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Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3624| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2021
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
John Garamendi (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021 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 FY2025. 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 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 to develop disaster investigation and review capacity within state, tribal, and local governments; 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 programs and expenditures of the board at least once every two years. The bill defines natural hazard to mean a major disaster that is naturally occurring, to include any naturally occurring heat wave, storms, or wildfires, and to exclude a technological disaster.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8569
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1952
Introduced in Senate
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8569
    Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1952
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-1952: Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5532: National Disaster Safety Board Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3624| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2021
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021 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 FY2025. 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 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 to develop disaster investigation and review capacity within state, tribal, and local governments; 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 programs and expenditures of the board at least once every two years. The bill defines natural hazard to mean a major disaster that is naturally occurring, to include any naturally occurring heat wave, storms, or wildfires, and to exclude a technological disaster.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8569
Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1952
Introduced in Senate
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8569
    Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1952
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
John Garamendi (Democratic)

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

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-1952: Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5532: National Disaster Safety Board Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted