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HR 3274 108th Congress House

Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Coordination Act of 2003

Official title: To enhance homeland security by encouraging the development of regional coordination plans for emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Introduced: May 13, 2004 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Oct 22, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Oct 8, 2003
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
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 Latest action October 27, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Coordination Act of 2003 - Requires each regional council to convene all local governments and Federal, State, and private sector stakeholders within its region to coordinate the development of a regional emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery coordination plan. Directs the Governor, in States that do not have regional councils, to work with local officials to organize a regional approach involving local elected officials and establish a homeland defense regional planning advisory committee.

Sets forth minimum elements of regional plans, including: (1) disaster, response equipment and personnel, and equipment needs assessments; (2) development of a regional communication system and a secure information repository; (3) emergency coordination information; and (4) specified elements regarding support facilities, infrastructure, transportation facilities, at-risk populations, potential targets, and debris disposal.

Directs that planning activities include: (1) analyzing and documenting the possibility of a disaster and the potential consequences or impacts upon life, property, and the environment; and (2) planning for utilization of geographic information systems to assess hazards and evaluate the consequences of potential emergencies or disasters.

Sets forth provisions regarding approval and updating of regional plans, the security of mapping and infrastructure information, and funding apportionment. Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to withhold, reduce, or deny an apportionment if the Secretary determines that the State or regional council has not complied, or provided adequate assurances that it will comply, with this Act's requirements.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 11
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 1 Republican 3
Isakson, Johnny
· May 13, 2004
HOEKSTRA, PETER
· Feb 11, 2004
BOYD, ALLEN
· Oct 30, 2003
Burns, Max
· Oct 8, 2003
HOUGHTON, AMO
· Oct 8, 2003
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 8, 2003
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Oct 8, 2003
SPRATT, JOHN
· Oct 8, 2003
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Oct 8, 2003
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Oct 8, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3274: Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Coordination Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3274/
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