Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009

Summary

Disaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) require the President to award financial assistance under the pre-disaster hazard mitigation program on a competitive basis; and (2) authorize continuing appropriations for such program through FY2012. Requires: (1) the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to modernize and implement the integrated U.S. public alert and warning system; and (2) the Administrator to establish an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Advisory Committee. Makes temporary FEMA employees hired in the aftermath of a disaster eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan. Authorizes the President to transfer excess materials, supplies, or equipment acquired for response or recovery efforts in connection with a major disaster or emergency to a state, local government, or relief organization to assist victims of other major disasters, emergencies, or incidents. Directs the Administrator to: (1) continue to administer the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System; (2) provide for a national network of standardized search and rescue resources; (3) designate task forces to participate in the System and determine participation criteria; and (4) enter into annual preparedness cooperative agreements with sponsoring agencies. Provides for the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund. Authorizes the President to: (1) increase disaster mitigation assistance to states that are actively enforcing approved building codes; and (2) provide temporary assistance in the form of mortgage or rental payments for individuals and families who, because of financial hardship caused by a major disaster, are at imminent risk of dispossession or eviction from a residence. Authorizes FEMA to rescue and shelter animals during disasters and emergencies. Sets forth provisions concerning the storage, sale, transfer, and disposal by FEMA of temporary housing units. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) continue to administer the Citizen Corps and the Community Emergency Response Team Program; and (2) make grants for implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

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Timeline

1. 29 July 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 July 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2079-2080)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 July 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 July 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 July 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

6. 5 November 2009

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 November 2009

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 5 November 2009

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 July 2010

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.

   Source: Calendars

10. 22 July 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-562.

    Source: Committee

11. 22 July 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-562.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported in House · 22 July 2010 · Download file
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Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hshm00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing

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