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Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001

Introduced: February 8, 2001 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Sep 20, 2001

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sep 20, 2001

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 9, 2001

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Apr 24, 2001

Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management and by the Subcommittee on National Security, Veteran's Affairs and International Relations (Government Reform Committee).

Feb 9, 2001

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

Feb 8, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Feb 8, 2001

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) to include snow droughts, acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events within its definition of "major disaster" for purposes of authorized disaster relief.

Requires the President (current law authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA Director)) to be responsible for carrying out Federal emergency preparedness plans and programs. Includes as a covered hazard a domestic terrorist attack involving a weapon of mass destruction.

Requires the President to ensure that Federal response plans and programs are adequate to respond to the consequences of terrorism directed against a target in the United States. Includes the development of equipment, clothing, and facilities within authorized preparedness measures.

Repeals provisions of the Act which: (1) allow State preparedness funds to be used to prepare for hazards and for providing emergency assistance in response to hazards; and (2) require the FEMA Director to establish emergency preparedness security regulations.

Establishes the President's Council on Domestic Preparedness. Requires the Council to: (1) publish a Domestic Terrorism Preparedness Plan and an annual implementation strategy; (2) designate an entity to assess the risk of terrorist attacks against transportation, energy, and other infrastructure facilities; and (3) establish voluntary minimum guidelines for preparedness programs. Authorizes the Council to attend meetings of the National Security Council pertaining to domestic terrorist attack preparedness matters, subject to the direction of the President.

What's happening now September 20, 2001

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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