Early Warning And Rapid Notification Act of 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 26, 2005

Early Warning And Rapid Notification Act of 2005 - Defines "all-hazard event" as an emergency or disaster resulting from: (1) a natural disaster; or (2) an accident or intentional or negligent act that causes widespread damage or harm.

Directs the Secretary of State, through the Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science, to report on: (1) the extent to which U.S. agencies that collect or receive all-hazard event data share such data with other U.S. agencies; (2) communications links between the United States and relevant foreign agencies; and (3) the feasibility of the Department of State directly contacting foreign media with all-hazard event information.

Authorizes the President, through the Secretary, to provide assistance for programs that enhance the public warning capability of foreign countries. Directs the Secretary to coordinate with the United Nations' (UN) International Early Warning Program.

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Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] · D–NJ

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Jan 26, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 26, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104)
Jan 26, 2005
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2005
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