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Addressing the Disaster Needs of Children Act of 2007

Introduced: August 2, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Nov 15, 2007
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Nov 15, 2007
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Nov 14, 2007
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 2, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 2, 2007
Introduced in Senate
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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 laws, regulations, policies, and programs 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, 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 November 15, 2007

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3495 Related bill Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Oct 1, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1970: Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-1970/
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"S. 1970: Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-1970/.
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