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National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-23| Senate 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019 This bill establishes a National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico to examine the federal preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. The commission shall take into consideration the federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico as compared to other jurisdictions impacted by the 2017 hurricane season, and consider other issues, including the impact and destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's economic situation on preparedness, the implications of Puerto Rico's reliance on imported oil for power generation, and the adequacy of the telecommunications network in Puerto Rico.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-229
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-229
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Related Bills

  • HR 116-229: National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesCaribbean areaCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFloods and storm protectionForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. territories and protectorates

National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-23| Senate 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019 This bill establishes a National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico to examine the federal preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. The commission shall take into consideration the federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico as compared to other jurisdictions impacted by the 2017 hurricane season, and consider other issues, including the impact and destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's economic situation on preparedness, the implications of Puerto Rico's reliance on imported oil for power generation, and the adequacy of the telecommunications network in Puerto Rico.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-229
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-229
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 116-229: National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCaribbean areaCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFloods and storm protectionForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingNatural disastersPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. territories and protectorates