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National Emergency Centers Establishment Act

Introduced: October 20, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Nov 10, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Oct 20, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Oct 20, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2144)
Oct 20, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Emergency Centers Establishment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish at least six national emergency centers on mililtary installations to provide: (1) temporary housing, medical, and humanitarian assistance to individuals and families dislocated due to an emergency or major disaster; and (2) centralized locations for the training and coordination of federal, state, and local first responders, and to improve coordination of preparedness, response, and recovery efforts of government, private, and not-for-profit entities and faith-based organizations.

Requires the use of such centers to meet other appropriate needs determined by the Secretary.

What's happening now November 10, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1