H.R. 1679 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017
H.R. 1679 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 2017, sponsored by Garret Graves with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-87
What it does
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that the ongoing modernization of the grant systems for the administration of assistance under the Robert T.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Garret Graves (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 2, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 13, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentNov 15, 2017
- Became lawNov 21, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 21, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 2, 2017 · Passed419–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017House · May 2, 2017
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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