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HR 3764 105th Congress House

Rescue and Emergency Services Prepared for Our Nation's Defense Act

Official title: To establish a Commission to assess weapons of mass destruction domestic response capabilities.

Introduced: June 19, 1998 See on congress.gov
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Emergency communication systemsEmployee trainingFederal advisory bodiesFederal-local relationsGovernment Operations and PoliticsLabor and EmploymentPlanningRescue workScience, Technology, CommunicationsTerrorismWeapons of mass destruction
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 11, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 30, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 30, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 11, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rescue and Emergency Services Prepared for Our Nation's Defense Act - Establishes the Commission to Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities to: (1) assess Federal agency efforts to enhance domestic preparedness for incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and Federal training programs for local emergency responses to such incidents; (2) recommend strategies for the coordination of response efforts; (3) assess the appropriate role of State and local governments in funding local response capabilities; and (4) report to the Congress within six months after its first meeting.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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All 2 Democratic 1
LAMPSON, NICK
· Jun 19, 1998
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 30, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3764: Rescue and Emergency Services Prepared for Our Nation's Defense Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3764/
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"H.R. 3764: Rescue and Emergency Services Prepared for Our Nation's Defense Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3764/.
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