Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-1746
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency planning and evacuation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase the amount guaranteed to each state under the pre-disaster mitigation program; (2) require the President to award financial assistance under the program on a competitive basis; (3) eliminate the current termination date for such program (September 30, 2009); and (4) authorize appropriations for the program through FY2012. 

action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 

 
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase the amount guaranteed to each state under the pre-disaster mitigation program; (2) require the President to award financial assistance under the program on a competitive basis; (3) eliminate the current termination date for such program (September 30, 2009); and (4) authorize appropriations for the program through FY2012. 

action_date: 2009-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase the amount guaranteed to each state under the pre-disaster mitigation program; (2) require the President to award financial assistance under the program on a competitive basis; (3) eliminate the current termination date for such program (September 30, 2009); and (4) authorize appropriations for the program through FY2012. 

action_date: 2010-12-20
text: 
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase the amount guaranteed to each state under the predisaster hazard mitigation program to $575,000; (2) require the President to award financial assistance under the program on a competitive basis; (3) eliminate the current termination date for such program (September 30, 2010); and (4) authorize appropriations for the program through FY2013. 
 
Prohibits the use of program funds for congressionally directed spending. 
 
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to Congress a certification regarding whether all financial assistance under the program was awarded in accordance with such Act.

action_date: 2011-01-04
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 20, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase the amount guaranteed to each state under the predisaster hazard mitigation program to $575,000; (2) require the President to award financial assistance under the program on a competitive basis; (3) eliminate the current termination date for such program (September 30, 2010); and (4) authorize appropriations for the program through FY2013. 
 
Prohibits the use of program funds for congressionally directed spending. 
 
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit to Congress a certification regarding whether all financial assistance under the program was awarded in accordance with such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 111-351.
action_date: 2011-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 111-351.
action_date: 2011-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2011-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2010-12-28
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2010-12-28
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8814-8815)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8814-8815)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1746.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Ms. Norton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8814-8817)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10806)
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 56 (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H4747)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 56 (Roll no. 208).(text: CR H4747)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4751-4752)
action_date: 2009-04-27
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: 2009-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1746.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4747-4749)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-83.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-83.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E783-784)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 111-351