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A bill to require a study and report on matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster.

USA115th CongressS-3033| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2018
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6048
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • June 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6048
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6048: To require a study and report on matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster.
  • HR 115-302: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Disaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsNatural disasters

A bill to require a study and report on matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster.

USA115th CongressS-3033| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2018
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.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6048
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • June 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6048
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6048: To require a study and report on matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster.
  • HR 115-302: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsNatural disasters