Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007

Bill: 110-hr-3495
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2007-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Affordable housing
Child health
Child welfare
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Crime and Law Enforcement
Day care
Department of Health and Human Services
Disaster relief
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Executive reorganization
Federal advisory bodies
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Health
Housing and Community Development
Internet
Juvenile delinquency
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: 
Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) assess facts and causes relating to the needs of children before, during, and after all hazards, disasters, and emergencies, including child health and welfare, affordable housing, and juvenile justice needs and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities; (2) evaluate existing law relevant to such needs; (3) evaluate lessons learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and any other relevant disaster of the past 10 years regarding policies of federal, state, and local governments and nongovernmental entities relative to addressing such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Resource Center on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) establish a clearinghouse for information and resources on issues relating to such needs; and (2) develop and maintain a website and related systems for disseminating information on such issues.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) collaborate with any executive department and specified parties responsible for policies and regulations relevant to such needs; and (2) enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation and the Attorney General to collaborate on the functions of the Center.

action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-26
text: For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 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)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12799-12800)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3495.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12778-12782)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1863)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Introduced in House