Early Warning And Rapid Notification Act of 2005

Summary

Early Warning And Rapid Notification Act of 2005 - Defines "all-hazard event" as an emergency or disaster resulting from: (1) a natural disaster; or (2) an accident or intentional or negligent act that causes widespread damage or harm. Directs the Secretary of State, through the Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science, to report on: (1) the extent to which U.S. agencies that collect or receive all-hazard event data share such data with other U.S. agencies; (2) communications links between the United States and relevant foreign agencies; and (3) the feasibility of the Department of State directly contacting foreign media with all-hazard event information. Authorizes the President, through the Secretary, to provide assistance for programs that enhance the public warning capability of foreign countries. Directs the Secretary to coordinate with the United Nations' (UN) International Early Warning Program.

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Timeline

1. 26 January 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104)

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2. 26 January 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 26 January 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 26 January 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 26 January 2005 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 January 2005

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  summary · EN · 26 January 2005

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
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