PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).
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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 6, 2007
Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) conduct a comprehensive study that assesses childrens' needs as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies; (2) identify, review, and evaluate existing law relevant to such needs; (3) identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from past disasters relative to addressing such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations to address such needs, including regarding the need for a national resource center on children and disasters, coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, financing, and legislative changes.
Sets forth provisions regarding the Commission's powers, staffing, reporting and record-keeping requirements, and termination. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] · D–FL
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For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043). (text: CR H12778-12779)
House roll call 1043 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043).(text: CR H12778-12779)
House roll call 1043 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12799-12800)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3495.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12778-12782)
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1863)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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