H.R. 3635 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Disaster Relief and Recovery Development Act of 2009
H.R. 3635 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 23, 2009, sponsored by Joseph Cao with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Disaster Relief and Recovery Development Act of 2009 - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the ability of existing alert and warning systems to provide information relating to disasters to individuals with limited English proficiency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Cao (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2009
- 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. (Sep 24, 2009)
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Other Emergency Management bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 730: Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act
- H.R. 5569: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010
- S. 3814: National Flood Insurance Program Reextension Act of 2010
- H.R. 3978: First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act
- H.R. 3980: Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act
- H.R. 1746: Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010
- S. 1386: Office of Disability Coordination Act of 2009
- H.R. 1655: Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act
- H.R. 2484: Ratepayer Recovery Act of 2009
- H.R. 3116: Berry Amendment Extension Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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