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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 16, 2015Emergency Management
H.R. 2795

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 10, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 7, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations or the FRIENDS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that describes select state and local programs and policies related to the preparedness and protection of first responders, which may include information on:

  • the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the presence of a first responder's family in an area impacted by a terrorist attack,
  • the availability of personal protective equipment for first responders, and
  • the availability of home Medkits for first responders and their families for biological incident response.

The GAO may provide information: (1) in a format that delineates high risk urban areas from rural communities; and (2) on the degree to which the selected state and local programs and policies were developed or are being executed with funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including grants from the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Initiative.

DHS shall consider the report's findings and assess its applicability for federal first responders.

What just happenedDec 14, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
14 cosponsors14 D
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  1. Dec 14, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Dec 10, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 12 (Roll no. 689). (text: CR H9257-9258)

  3. Dec 10, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 10, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 12 (Roll no. 689).(text: CR H9257-9258)

  5. Dec 10, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9264-9265)

  6. Dec 10, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Dec 10, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2795.

  8. Dec 10, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9257-9262)

  9. Dec 10, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Dec 7, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

  11. Dec 7, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-370.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Dec 7, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-370.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Nov 4, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Nov 4, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Jun 19, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 10, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 7, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations or the FRIENDS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that describes select state and local programs and policies related to the preparedness and protection of first responders, which may include information on:

  • the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the presence of a first responder's family in an area impacted by a terrorist attack,
  • the availability of personal protective equipment for first responders, and
  • the availability of home Medkits for first responders and their families for biological incident response.

The GAO may provide information: (1) in a format that delineates high risk urban areas from rural communities; and (2) on the degree to which the selected state and local programs and policies were developed or are being executed with funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including grants from the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Initiative.

DHS shall consider the report's findings and assess its applicability for federal first responders.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Dec 7, 201517

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations or the FRIENDS Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that describes select state and local programs and policies related to the preparedness and protection of first responders, which may include information on:

  • the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the presence of a first responder's family in an area impacted by a terrorist attack,
  • the availability of personal protective equipment for first responders, and
  • the availability of home Medkits for first responders and their families for biological incident response.

The GAO may provide information: (1) in a format that delineates high risk urban areas from rural communities; and (2) on the degree to which the selected state and local programs and policies were developed or are being executed with funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including grants from the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Initiative.

DHS shall consider the report's findings and assess its applicability for federal first responders.

Introduced in HouseJun 16, 2015

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations or the FRIENDS Act

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report on factors that would result in first responders failing to meet expectations based upon training and planning for terrorist incidents, which: (1) may include information on first responder performance and availability before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event; and (2) shall include first responder input on how the presence of family in the impacted area, the adequacy of personal protective equipment, and training gaps may influence performance and availability.

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations — Informed