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S. 1970 (110th)

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

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Introduced

2 August 2007

Last action

15 November 2007 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Subjects

Housing, Education

Source updated

10 February 2026

Housing · Education

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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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Timeline

  1. 2 August 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 November 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 15 November 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 15 November 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 November 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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