H.R. 2331 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007
H.R. 2331 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 15, 2007, sponsored by Charles Melancon with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for facility and equipment expenses to construct an additional 25 Primary Entry Point stations (radio broadcast stations designated to provide public information following emergencies where there is no commercial power) in the continental United States and territories.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Melancon (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (May 16, 2007)
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