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H.R. 3495 (110th)

Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 September 2007

Last action

26 December 2007 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]

Subjects

Housing, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Housing · Education

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Summary

Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) assess facts and causes relating to the needs of children before, during, and after all hazards, disasters, and emergencies, including child health and welfare, affordable housing, and juvenile justice needs and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities; (2) evaluate existing law relevant to such needs; (3) evaluate lessons learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and any other relevant disaster of the past 10 years regarding policies of federal, state, and local governments and nongovernmental entities relative to addressing such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Resource Center on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) establish a clearinghouse for information and resources on issues relating to such needs; and (2) develop and maintain a website and related systems for disseminating information on such issues. Directs the Secretary to: (1) collaborate with any executive department and specified parties responsible for policies and regulations relevant to such needs; and (2) enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation and the Attorney General to collaborate on the functions of the Center.

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Timeline

  1. 7 September 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 September 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1863)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 September 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 September 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 September 2007

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 October 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 October 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 5 November 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 November 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 November 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 6 November 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 November 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 November 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043). (text: CR H12778-12779)

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 November 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043).(text: CR H12778-12779)

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 November 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12778-12782)

    Source: Floor

  18. 6 November 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 November 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3495.

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 November 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 November 2007

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 13 November 2007

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 26 December 2007

    Committee

    For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).

    Source: Committee

Votes

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