Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1311
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 19, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 19, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1311
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Louisiana
Republican
California
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
North Carolina
Democrat
Tennessee
Democrat
U.S. Virgin Islands
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill authorizes the President, after the declaration of a major disaster, to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance necessary for meeting unmet needs as a result of such disaster.

Text (2)
July 11, 2019
February 19, 2019
Actions (8)
07/11/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
07/11/2019
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-146.
03/27/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/27/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/27/2019
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
02/20/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
02/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:54 PM