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Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007

Introduced: September 7, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 26, 2007

For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).

Nov 13, 2007

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.

Nov 8, 2007

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Nov 6, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043). (text: CR H12778-12779)

Nov 6, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 8 (Roll no. 1043).(text: CR H12778-12779)

Nov 6, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12799-12800)

Nov 6, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 6, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3495.

Nov 6, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12778-12782)

Nov 6, 2007

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 6, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Nov 6, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 5, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.

Nov 5, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-425.

Oct 31, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Oct 31, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 30, 2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Oct 30, 2007

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 10, 2007

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

Sep 7, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Sep 7, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1863)

Sep 7, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 6, 2007	House · vote #1043	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	402–8	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) conduct a comprehensive study that assesses childrens' needs as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies; (2) identify, review, and evaluate existing law relevant to such needs; (3) identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from past disasters relative to addressing such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations to address such needs, including regarding the need for a national resource center on children and disasters, coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, financing, and legislative changes.

Sets forth provisions regarding the Commission's powers, staffing, reporting and record-keeping requirements, and termination. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now December 26, 2007

For Further Action See P.L. 110-161, Division G, Title VI, Sections 601 through 603 (H.R. 2764).

Committees of jurisdiction 2