RESPOND Act of 2006

Summary

Restoring Emergency Services to Protect Our Nation From Disasters Act of 2006 or the RESPOND Act of 2006 - Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a cabinet-level independent establishment in the executive branch to be headed by a Director appointed by the President. Requires FEMA to: (1) include all functions and authorities prescribed by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act; (2) carry out its mission by leading and supporting the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system; and (3) be the lead agency for the National Response Plan. Provides for an Office of the Inspector General within FEMA. Requires the Director to develop a human capital strategy. Establishes within FEMA a disaster workforce reserve cadre to meet surge requirements during emergencies. Requires the Director to: (1) establish a program to assist states and local governments representing areas at substantial risk for a catastrophic incident; (2) maintain and operate a national emergency operations center; (3) develop an efficient, transparent, and flexible logistics system for procurement and delivery of goods and services; and (4) establish and maintain an interoperable communications capability. Amends the Stafford Act to require the President, acting through the Director, to establish at least three national response teams, sufficient regional and other response teams, and a national emergency preparedness goal and system. Requires the Director to: (1) carry out a grant program to improve state and local government emergency response capabilities; (2) establish a comprehensive system to assess the nation's overall emergency preparedness; and (3) establish a National Emergency Preparedness Task Force. Establishes a national incident management system.

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Timeline

1. 9 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Government Reform, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Government Reform, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 10 May 2006

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

6. 17 May 2006

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 17 May 2006

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 May 2006

   Committee

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

   Source: Committee

9. 18 May 2006

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 18 May 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 22 June 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 109-519, Part I.

    Source: Committee

12. 22 June 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 109-519, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 22 June 2006

    Passed

    Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation have until midnight on June 23 to file a report on H.R. 5316. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

14. 8 December 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.

    Source: Calendars

15. 8 December 2006

    Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Source: Committee

16. 8 December 2006

    Discharge

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Source: Discharge

17. 8 December 2006

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science for a period ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(o), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

18. 8 December 2006

    Introduced

    House Committee on Homeland Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.

    Source: IntroReferral

19. 8 December 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-519, Part II.

    Source: Committee

20. 8 December 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-519, Part II.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported in House · 8 December 2006 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 9 May 2006 · Download file

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Related records

• related to → National Emergency Management Restoration and Improvement Act
• related to → To reestablish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent establishment in the executive branch that is responsible for the Nation's preparedness and response to disasters, and for other purposes.
• related to → Federal Disaster Response Improvement Act of 2005
• related to → To reestablish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency and to require that its Director be adequately qualified.
• related to → Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act
• related to ← Federal Emergency Management Agency Restoration Act of 2005
• related to ← Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2006