Senate Bill 4821
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4821
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill specifies that utility line technicians responding to a major disaster or emergency qualify as emergency response providers.
October 20, 2020
10/20/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
10/20/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:23 PM