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Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4815| Senate 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8569
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • October 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8569
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 116-8569: 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 CongressS-4815| Senate 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
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 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8569
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • October 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8569
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8569: 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