HR 3709
117th Congress
House
Emergency Management
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Government studies and investigations
Performance measurement
Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2021
Introduced: June 4, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Nov 14, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-194.
Aug 3, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 15, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 4, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 4, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 11 (Roll no. 362). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6143)
Nov 4, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 11 (Roll no. 362).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6143)
Nov 4, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6199-6200)
Nov 3, 2021
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 3, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3709.
Nov 3, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6143-6144)
Nov 3, 2021
Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-160.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jun 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2021 | House · vote #362 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 402–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2021
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to (1) submit to Congress a report describing the preliminary damage assessment process, as carried out by FEMA in the five years before this bill's enactment; and (2) convene an advisory panel to assist FEMA in improving critical components of that process.
What's happening now
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Cosponsors
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