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S. 1180 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015

S. 1180 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 4, 2015, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 4, 2015
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Emergency Management
Public law
Public Law 114-143

What it does

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) modernize the integrated U.S.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 4, 2015
  • Passed the SenateJul 9, 2015
  • Passed the HouseMar 21, 2016
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 31, 2016
  • Became lawApr 11, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-143. (Apr 11, 2016)

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