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H.R. 1131 111th Congress House

Community Protection and Response Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disast… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 23, 2009 See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Advisory bodiesAir qualityBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesChild health
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Disaster relief and insuranceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHomeland securityHomelessness and emergency shelterInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical researchPublic utilities and utility ratesResearch administration and fundingState and local financeState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorism
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Feb 23, 2009
Referred to House Education and Labor
Feb 23, 2009
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Feb 23, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, 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.
Feb 23, 2009
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Feb 23, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
Feb 23, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 30, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Community Protection and Response Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include a terrorist attack, dispersion of radioactive or other contaminants, dispersion of hazardous substances, or other catastrophic event as a "major disaster" eligible for relief under the Act. Includes as a "public facility" for purposes of damages coverage in a major disaster private for-profit telecommunications, phone services, and utilities when losses occur during a homeland security event and are not covered by insurance.

Authorizes the President, at the request of a state governor, to declare that a major disaster constitutes a homeland security event and is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capacity of the affected state and local government. Provides specified federal assistance under the Act upon such a declaration, including reimbursement and grant assistance for lost compensation, sustained losses, and required repairs.

Includes as critical services under the Act education systems, providers of counseling, and providers of assistance to the homeless.

Removes the $5 million limit on community disaster loans provided under the Act.

Requires or provides for: (1) standards for reporting information concerning disasters involving homeland security events; (2) a special commission to review air quality following a homeland security event; (3) guidelines concerning health risks associated with the release of materials following a homeland security event and associated monitoring and analysis; and (4) grants for data collection during public health emergencies, research on assisting victims, advance preparation for public health emergencies, and disaster relief for local educational agencies.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1131: Community Protection and Response Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1131/
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