S. 979 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
FACE Act
S. 979 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2019, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Apr 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 116-272
What it does
Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act or the FACE Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on advance contracts. Advance contracts are established prior to disasters to provide life-sustaining goods and services in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2019
- Passed the SenateNov 7, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-272. (Dec 31, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 18, 2020 · Passed386–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- FACE ActHouse · Dec 18, 2020
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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