Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1994

Summary

Federal Disaster Preparedness and Response Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Federal Government should give immediate attention to developing a broad risk-based strategy for improving Federal readiness for and response to major disasters; (2) the all hazards approach is the best way to prepare for all disasters or emergencies; (3) all reasonable actions should be taken to mitigate the effects of disasters; (4) the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations make valuable contributions in responding to disasters; (5) State and local responses to disasters and emergencies must be strengthened; (6) private nonprofit organizations are important in disaster relief operations and essential for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts; (7) training and hazard mitigation are important in disaster preparedness and recovery; and (8) the fire service is critical in responding to fire and other hazards. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other specified Federal law to establish a new framework for governing Federal, State, and local government and private relief agency preparedness for and response to major disasters and emergencies. Cites such measures as: (1) requiring respective plans by the President and Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for providing Federal assistance, when requested, to affected States and establishing chains of command, Federal agency duties, and the relationship between them and those of the State and local governments and private relief agencies involved; (2) transferring the National Disaster Medical System to FEMA; (3) requiring review of the National Guard's role in responding to such events; and (4) requiring FEMA to inventory Federal disaster resources and establish systems for the use of volunteers and management of donated goods during disasters, a State grant program for disaster preparedness and response, a university-based center for disaster research, and disaster medical and assessment teams. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the President to establish a Domestic Crisis Monitoring Unit, headed by the Vice President, to: (1) monitor potential disasters and emergencies; (2) notify the President and Federal agencies of impending disasters and emergencies as soon as practicable; and (3) ensure effective, coordinated, and rapid Federal agency response immediately afterwards. Mandates restructuring of FEMA in order to implement an all hazards approach to disaster management, use defense-related resources for disasters, redefine the relationship between FEMA headquarters and regional offices, and relocate regional offices in high risk areas. Redesignates various specified political appointee positions in FEMA as career reserved positions. Creates the National Academy of Fire and Emergency Preparedness out of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control and Emergency Management Institute, which are abolished. Authorizes appropriations. Repeals the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950.

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Timeline

1. 19 November 1993

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 November 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16444-16445)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 November 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 August 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 5 October 1994

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.

   Source: Calendars

6. 5 October 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-400.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 October 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-400.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 5 October 1994 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 19 November 1993 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 5 October 1994

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 5 October 1994

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 5 October 1994

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 November 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 November 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 November 1993

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Sponsors

• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
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