House Bill 6048
115th Congress(2017-2018)
COUNT Victims Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6048
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Counting Our Unexpected Natural Tragedies' Victims Act of 2018 or the COUNT Victims Act
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to contract with the National Academy of Medicine to conduct a study of matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster. A report on the study must be completed and transmitted to FEMA within two years after the contract date of September 30, 2018.
The study shall address approaches to quantifying mortality and significant morbidity among populations affected by major disasters and shall include best practices and policy recommendations.
June 7, 2018
06/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
06/07/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:23 PM