H.R. 639 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees.
H.R. 639 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 17, 2019, sponsored by Vicky Hartzler with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 116-48
What it does
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to specify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include federal employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2019
- Passed the HouseApr 8, 2019
- Passed the SenateJul 31, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentAug 13, 2019
- Became lawAug 22, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-48. (Aug 22, 2019)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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