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Community Protection and Response Act of 2003

Introduced: July 24, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 13, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Aug 8, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 25, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jul 25, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1603)
Jul 24, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Community Protection and Response Act of 2003 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) to include a terrorist attack, dispersion of radioactive or other contaminants, dispersion of hazardous substances, or other catastrophic event as a "major disaster" eligible for relief under the Act. Includes as a "private nonprofit facility" for purposes of damages coverage in a major disaster private for-profit telecommunications, phone services, and utilities when losses occur during a homeland security event and are not covered by insurance.

Authorizes the President, at the request of a State governor, to declare that a major disaster constitutes a homeland security event and is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capacity of the affected State and local government. Provides specified Federal assistance under the Act upon such a declaration, including reimbursement and grant assistance for lost compensation, sustained losses, and required repairs.

Includes as critical services under the Act education systems, providers of counseling, and providers of assistance to the homeless.

Removes the $5 million limit on community disaster loans provided under the Act.

Requires or provides for: (1) standards for reporting information concerning disasters involving homeland security events; (2) a special commission to review air quality following a homeland security event; (3) guidelines concerning health risks associated with the release of materials following a homeland security event and associated monitoring and analysis; and (4) grants for data collection during public health emergencies, research on assisting victims, advance preparation for public health emergencies, and disaster relief for local educational agencies.

What's happening now August 13, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1