Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4166
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2022-05-10
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Accidents

Congressional oversight

Disaster relief and insurance

Emergency planning and evacuation

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Held at the desk.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-05-10
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to maintain the capacity to provide states and local governments with technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats.</p>

action_date: 2022-07-12
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to maintain the capacity to provide states and local governments with technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats.</p>

action_date: 2022-09-28
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><strong>Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to maintain the capacity to provide states and local governments with technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4166 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2022 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To authorize preparedness programs to support communities containing technological hazards and emerging threats.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Indian Tribal Government The term Indian Tribal government has the meaning given the term Indian tribal government in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (3) Local Government; State The terms local government and State have the meaning given those terms in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (4) Technological Hazard and Related Emerging Threat The term technological hazard and related emerging threat — (A) means a hazard that involves materials created by humans that pose a unique hazard to the general public and environment and which may result from— (i) an accident; (ii) an emergency caused by another hazard; or (iii) intentional use of the hazardous materials; and (B) includes a chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear hazard. 3. Assistance and Training for Communities with Technological Hazards and Related Emerging Threats (a) In general The Administrator shall maintain the capacity to provide States and local governments with technological hazards and related emerging threats technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats. (b) Authorities The Administrator shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ); (2) section 1236 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 5196g ); and (3) the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–295 ; 120 Stat. 1394). (c) Assessment and notification In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) use any available and appropriate multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping tools and capabilities to identify the communities that have the highest risk of and vulnerability to a technological hazard in each State; and (2) ensure each State and Indian Tribal government is aware of— (A) the communities identified under paragraph (1); and (B) the availability of programming under this section for— (i) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness; and (ii) building community capability. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report relating to— (1) actions taken to implement this section; and (2) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness programming provided under this section during the 1-year period preceding the date of submission of the report. (e) Consultation The Secretary of Homeland Security may seek continuing input relating to technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness needs by consulting State, Tribal, Territorial, and local emergency services organizations and private sector stakeholders. 4. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2024.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 440 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4166 [Report No. 117–129] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2022 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 12, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To authorize preparedness programs to support communities containing technological hazards and emerging threats.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Indian Tribal Government The term Indian Tribal government has the meaning given the term Indian tribal government in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (3) Local Government; State The terms local government and State have the meaning meanings given those terms in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (4) Technological Hazard and Related Emerging Threat The term technological hazard and related emerging threat — (A) means a hazard that involves materials created by humans that pose a unique hazard to the general public and environment and which may result from— (i) an accident; (ii) an emergency caused by another hazard; or (iii) intentional use of the hazardous materials; and (B) includes a chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear hazard. 3. Assistance and Training for Communities with Technological Hazards and Related Emerging Threats (a) In general The Administrator shall maintain the capacity to provide States and local governments with technological hazards and related emerging threats technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats. (b) Authorities The Administrator shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ); (2) section 1236 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 5196g ); and (3) the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–295 ; 120 Stat. 1394). (c) Assessment and notification In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) use any available and appropriate multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping tools and capabilities to identify the communities that have the highest risk of and vulnerability to a technological hazard in each State; and (2) ensure each State and Indian Tribal government is aware of— (A) the communities identified under paragraph (1); and (B) the availability of programming under this section for— (i) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness; and (ii) building community capability. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report relating to— (1) actions taken to implement this section; and (2) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness programming provided under this section during the 1-year period preceding the date of submission of the report. (e) Consultation The Secretary of Homeland Security may seek continuing input relating to technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness needs by consulting State, Tribal, Territorial territorial , and local emergency services organizations and private sector stakeholders. 4. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2024. 5. Savings provision Nothing in this Act shall diminish or divert resources from— (1) the full completion of federally-led chemical surety material storage missions or chemical demilitarization missions that are underway as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any transitional activities or other community assistance incidental to the completion of the missions described in paragraph (1).

July 12, 2022 Reported with amendments

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4166 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To authorize preparedness programs to support communities containing technological hazards and emerging threats.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Indian Tribal Government The term Indian Tribal government has the meaning given the term Indian tribal government in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (3) Local Government; State The terms local government and State have the meanings given those terms in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ). (4) Technological Hazard and Related Emerging Threat The term technological hazard and related emerging threat — (A) means a hazard that involves materials created by humans that pose a unique hazard to the general public and environment and which may result from— (i) an accident; (ii) an emergency caused by another hazard; or (iii) intentional use of the hazardous materials; and (B) includes a chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear hazard. 3. Assistance and Training for Communities with Technological Hazards and Related Emerging Threats (a) In general The Administrator shall maintain the capacity to provide States and local governments with technological hazards and related emerging threats technical assistance, training, and other preparedness programming to build community resilience to technological hazards and related emerging threats. (b) Authorities The Administrator shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ); (2) section 1236 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 5196g ); and (3) the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–295 ; 120 Stat. 1394). (c) Assessment and notification In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) use any available and appropriate multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping tools and capabilities to identify the communities that have the highest risk of and vulnerability to a technological hazard in each State; and (2) ensure each State and Indian Tribal government is aware of— (A) the communities identified under paragraph (1); and (B) the availability of programming under this section for— (i) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness; and (ii) building community capability. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report relating to— (1) actions taken to implement this section; and (2) technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness programming provided under this section during the 1-year period preceding the date of submission of the report. (e) Consultation The Secretary of Homeland Security may seek continuing input relating to technological hazards and related emerging threats preparedness needs by consulting State, Tribal, territorial, and local emergency services organizations and private sector stakeholders. 4. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2024. 5. Savings provision Nothing in this Act shall diminish or divert resources from— (1) the full completion of federally-led chemical surety material storage missions or chemical demilitarization missions that are underway as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any transitional activities or other community assistance incidental to the completion of the missions described in paragraph (1).

Passed the Senate September 28, 2022. Secretary