H.R. 1117 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
H.R. 1117 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Vicky Hartzler. 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
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-69
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress regarding its plans to provide: (1) consistent guidance to applicants on FEMA disaster funding procedures during the response to an emergency or disaster, (2) appropriate record maintenance and transfer of documents to new teams during staff transitions, and (3) accurate assistance to applicants and grantees to ease the administrati…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 27, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 4, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2017
- Became lawOct 18, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Oct 18, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 27, 2017 · Passed408–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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