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Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8574| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2022
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Dina Titus (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022 This bill directs the President to establish an interagency committee on global catastrophic risk. Global catastrophic risk is defined as the risk of events or incidents consequential enough to significantly harm, set back, or destroy human civilization at the global scale. The President must (1) conduct and submit to Congress a detailed assessment of global catastrophic and existential risk; and (2) produce a report on the adequacy of continuity of operations and continuity of government plans based on the assessed risk. The President, with support from the committee, shall develop and submit a strategy to provide for the basic needs of the civilian population that is impacted by catastrophic incidents in the United States; coordinate response efforts with state and local governments, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations; promote personal and local readiness and non-reliance on government relief during periods of heightened tension or after catastrophic incidents; and develop international partnerships with allied nations for the provision of relief services and goods. The President must issue a plan to implement and operationalize the strategy. The Department of Homeland Security shall lead a national exercise to test and enhance the operationalization of the implementation plan. The President must provide recommendations to Congress for (1) actions that should be taken to prepare the United States to implement the strategy, increase readiness, and address preparedness gaps; and (2) additional authorities that should be considered to more effectively implement the strategy.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4488
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-254.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4488
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-254.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-4488: Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022
  • S 117-4521: KESSLER Act

Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8574| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2022
Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022 This bill directs the President to establish an interagency committee on global catastrophic risk. Global catastrophic risk is defined as the risk of events or incidents consequential enough to significantly harm, set back, or destroy human civilization at the global scale. The President must (1) conduct and submit to Congress a detailed assessment of global catastrophic and existential risk; and (2) produce a report on the adequacy of continuity of operations and continuity of government plans based on the assessed risk. The President, with support from the committee, shall develop and submit a strategy to provide for the basic needs of the civilian population that is impacted by catastrophic incidents in the United States; coordinate response efforts with state and local governments, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations; promote personal and local readiness and non-reliance on government relief during periods of heightened tension or after catastrophic incidents; and develop international partnerships with allied nations for the provision of relief services and goods. The President must issue a plan to implement and operationalize the strategy. The Department of Homeland Security shall lead a national exercise to test and enhance the operationalization of the implementation plan. The President must provide recommendations to Congress for (1) actions that should be taken to prepare the United States to implement the strategy, increase readiness, and address preparedness gaps; and (2) additional authorities that should be considered to more effectively implement the strategy.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 13, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4488
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-254.
  • July 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 13, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4488
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-254.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Dina Titus (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)

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

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-4488: Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022
  • S 117-4521: KESSLER Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted