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

Introduced: September 7, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 6, 2007 House · vote #1043 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 402–8 See who voted →
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 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).

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Oct 25, 2007
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Oct 3, 2007
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Oct 3, 2007
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Sep 27, 2007
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 17, 2007
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