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National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2018

Introduced: June 14, 2018 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Jun 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jun 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 14, 2018
Introduced in House
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National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2018

This bill establishes a National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico to examine the federal preparedness, response, and recovery to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

The commission shall take into consideration the federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico as compared to other jurisdictions impacted by the 2017 hurricane season, and consider other issues, including the impact and destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's economic situation on preparedness, the implications of Puerto Rico's reliance on imported oil for power generation, and the adequacy of the telecommunications network in Puerto Rico.

What's happening now June 15, 2018

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3076 Related bill National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2018
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 13 Republican 1
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Oct 26, 2018
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Oct 19, 2018
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Sep 25, 2018
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jul 10, 2018
Tsongas, Niki
· Jun 20, 2018
BRADY, ROBERT
· Jun 19, 2018
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 19, 2018
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 19, 2018
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 19, 2018
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 19, 2018
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 14, 2018
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Jun 14, 2018
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 14, 2018
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jun 14, 2018
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jun 14, 2018
GUTIERREZ, LUIS
· Jun 14, 2018
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jun 14, 2018
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 14, 2018
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6103: National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6103/
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"H.R. 6103: National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6103/.
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H.R. 6103, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6103/.
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