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H.R. 1679Became Law

FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 21, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

What just happenedNov 21, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6](R-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Nov 21, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 21, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Nov 15, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Nov 15, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Nov 14, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Nov 13, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7178)

  7. Nov 13, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7178)

  8. Sep 18, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

  9. Sep 18, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-159.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 18, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-159.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. May 3, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. May 2, 2017FloorH38310

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

  14. May 2, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H3022)

  15. May 2, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H3022)

  16. May 2, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026)

  17. May 2, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  18. May 2, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1679.

  19. May 2, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3022)

  20. May 2, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. May 2, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

  22. May 2, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-107.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. May 2, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-107.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Mar 23, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  28. Mar 22, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  29. Mar 22, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Mar 22, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 21, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 13, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 18, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

Passed House without amendmentMay 2, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

Introduced in HouseMar 22, 2017

FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017

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. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act includes:

  • an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications;
  • mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits; and
  • a means of sharing information among agencies and with state, local, and tribal governments to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery.

FEMA shall deliver the system capabilities in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use.

FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 — Informed