Preparedness Against Terrorism Act of 2000

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Introduced

6 April 2000

Last action

26 July 2000 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Summary

Preparedness Against Terrorism Act of 2000 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) to include acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events within its definition of "major disaster" for purposes of authorized disaster relief. (Sec. 4) Requires the President (currently authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA Director)) to be responsible for carrying out Federal emergency preparedness plans and programs. Includes as a covered hazard a domestic terrorist attack involving a weapon of mass destruction or cybertechnology. (Sec. 6) Requires the FEMA Director to ensure that Federal response plans and programs are adequate to respond to the consequences of terrorism directed against a target in the United States, including both weapons of mass destruction and cybertechnology. Includes the development of equipment, clothing, and facilities within authorized preparedness measures. (Sec. 7) Repeals provisions of the Act which: (1) allow State preparedness funds to be used to prepare for hazards and for providing emergency assistance in response to hazards; and (2) require the FEMA Director to establish emergency preparedness security regulations. (Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 to carry out emergency preparedness plans and programs. (Sec. 9) Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Terrorism Preparedness, to be headed by a Director who shall: (1) establish Federal policies, objectives, and priorities for enhancing State and local emergency preparedness and response capabilities, including with regard to early detection and warning of and response to domestic terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction or cybertechnology; and (2) publish a Domestic Terrorism Preparedness Plan and an annual strategy for carrying out such Plan. Requires the Plan and its annual strategy to be transmitted to the President and Congress. Requires the Director to develop for each fiscal year a consolidated budget proposal to implement the Plan, and to submit such proposal to the President and Congress. Requires budget submissions from each Federal department or agency with responsibilities under the Plan. Requires the Director to review and certify such budget submissions, or to notify the Director of the Office of Management and Budget of inadequate submissions. Directs the Secretary to review, and either certify or deny certification with respect to, each training and exercise program being conducted by a Federal department or agency to enhance the capabilities of State and local emergency preparedness and response personnel with respect to terrorist attacks. Requires recertification every three years. Requires consultation with the Director, to determine consistency with the Plan, from each Federal department or agency wishing to establish a new program or office to enhance such capabilities. Requires the Director to establish voluntary minimum standards for preparedness programs in order to provide guidance in the development and implementation of such programs. Authorizes the Director to make grants to a State or local governmental entity to offset the costs of participation in any certified training or exercise program. Authorizes the Director to attend meetings of the National Security Council pertaining to domestic terrorist attack preparedness matters, subject to the direction of the President. Requires cooperation with the Director from each Federal department and agency with responsibilities under the Plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2005.

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Timeline

6 April 2000
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
6 April 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 April 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2000
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Emergency Management.
Source: Committee
25 May 2000
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
25 May 2000
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
21 June 2000
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
21 June 2000
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 July 2000
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.
Source: Calendars
13 July 2000
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-731.
Source: Committee
13 July 2000
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-731.
Source: Committee
25 July 2000
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 July 2000
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6886-6889)
Source: Floor
25 July 2000
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6886-6889)
Source: Floor
25 July 2000
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4210.
Source: Floor
25 July 2000
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6886-6893)
Source: Floor
25 July 2000
Floor
Mrs. Fowler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
26 July 2000
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/4210
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