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Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8569| House 
| Updated: 10/13/2020
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Garret Graves (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020 This bill establishes within the executive branch a National Disaster Safety Board to study the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage nationwide and make policy recommendations, and authorizes appropriations for the board through FY2024. Specifically, the board shall review and establish the facts, circumstances, and cause or probable cause of the loss of life, human injury, and economic injury due to a natural hazard or public health incident with 10 or more fatalities. The board shall initiate a review of an incident by monitoring the situation and assessing available facts to determine the appropriate review response without interfering in any ongoing lifesaving and life sustaining efforts underway by other entities; disseminate best practices for the development of internal review organizations; and establish an office to review and make recommendations to mitigate and prevent the loss of life, or human or economic injury, for vulnerable populations. The Government Accountability Office shall audit the board at least once every two years.
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4815
Introduced in Senate
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4815
    Introduced in Senate

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-4815: Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsNatural disastersState and local government operationsTerrorismTrade secrets and economic espionageViolent crime

Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8569| House 
| Updated: 10/13/2020
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020 This bill establishes within the executive branch a National Disaster Safety Board to study the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage nationwide and make policy recommendations, and authorizes appropriations for the board through FY2024. Specifically, the board shall review and establish the facts, circumstances, and cause or probable cause of the loss of life, human injury, and economic injury due to a natural hazard or public health incident with 10 or more fatalities. The board shall initiate a review of an incident by monitoring the situation and assessing available facts to determine the appropriate review response without interfering in any ongoing lifesaving and life sustaining efforts underway by other entities; disseminate best practices for the development of internal review organizations; and establish an office to review and make recommendations to mitigate and prevent the loss of life, or human or economic injury, for vulnerable populations. The Government Accountability Office shall audit the board at least once every two years.
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4815
Introduced in Senate
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • October 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4815
    Introduced in Senate
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Garret Graves (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-4815: Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsNatural disastersState and local government operationsTerrorismTrade secrets and economic espionageViolent crime