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

Summary

Addressing the Disaster Needs of Children 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, housing, and juvenile justice needs and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities; (2) evaluate relevant laws and past events regarding the mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, coordination, and service delivery policies of federal, state, and local governments and nongovernmental entities relative to addressing such needs; and (3) 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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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 2007

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 August 2007

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