Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1786

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014

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Introduced
Apr 26, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Latest Action
Jul 15, 2014

Sponsor

Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]

Republican·TX-19
Bioguide ID: N000182
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Neugebauer
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Cosponsors
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Committees
22
Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
12
Subjects
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Summaries
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Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,786
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 26, 2013
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Is Law
No
Jul 15, 2014IntroReferral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Source: Senate

Jul 14, 2014FloorH38310

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

Source: House floor actions

Jul 14, 2014FloorH37300

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6144-6145)

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Jul 14, 2014Floor8000

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6144-6145)

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Jul 14, 2014FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1786.

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Jul 14, 2014FloorH30000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6144-6147)

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Jul 14, 2014FloorH30300

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

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Mar 13, 2014CalendarsH12410

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

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Mar 13, 2014DischargeH12300

Committee on Transportation discharged.

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Mar 13, 2014Committee5500

Committee on Transportation discharged.

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Mar 13, 2014CommitteeH12200

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-380, Part I.

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Mar 13, 2014Committee5000

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-380, Part I.

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Feb 28, 2014Committee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Feb 28, 2014Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Jun 28, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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Jun 28, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Jun 24, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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Apr 29, 2013Committee

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

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Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

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Apr 26, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Apr 26, 20130

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Designates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the entity with primary responsibility for Program planning and coordination.

Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Working Group with provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction. Directs the Committee to submit a Strategic Plan for the Program that includes: (1) prioritized goals that will mitigate against the loss of life and property from future windstorms; (2) research objectives to achieve those goals; (3) a description of the role of each Program agency in achieving such goals; (4) the methods by which progress will be assessed; and (5) an explanation of how the Program will foster the transfer of research results into outcomes, such as improved model building codes. Requires the Committee to submit a progress report and to develop a coordinated budget for the Program, to be submitted at the time of the President's annual budget submission.

Revises provisions providing for the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction (currently, the National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction) to offer assessments of the Program, including assessments of the priorities of the Strategic Plan. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 2016.

Authorizes appropriations to the agencies carrying out the Program for FY2014-FY2016.

Passed House amended· Jul 14, 201436

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.

Defines the "Director" of the Program to mean the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (currently, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy).

(Sec. 3) Designates NIST as the entity with primary responsibility for Program planning and coordination and expands the responsibilities of the other Program agencies, which include the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Requires NIST to: (1) ensure that the Program includes the necessary components to promote implementation of windstorm risk reduction measures, (2) support the development of performance-based engineering tools, (3) request the assistance of federal agencies other than the Program agencies as necessary, (4) coordinate all federal post-windstorm investigations, and (5) issue recommendations to assist in informing the development of model codes.

Requires NSF to support research in economic and social factors influencing windstorm risk reduction measures.

Requires FEMA to: (1) promote the adoption of windstorm preparedness and mitigation measures, including for households, businesses, and communities; and (2) work closely with national standards and model building code organizations to promote the implementation of research results and promote better building practices within the building design and construction industry.

Requires the Directors of the Program agencies to each include in their agency's annual budget request a description of their agency's projected activities under the Program and an assessment of what they plan to spend on those activities.

Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Working Group with provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall be composed of the heads of the Program agencies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Directs the Committee to oversee Program planning and coordination and to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan, progress report, and coordinated budget for the Program.

(Sec. 4) Revises provisions providing for the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction (currently, the National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction), which shall: (1) be composed of at least seven non-federal members, (2) provide recommendations to be considered by federal agencies in implementing the Program, and (3) offer assessments of the priorities of the Program's strategic plan, coordination of the Program, and Program revisions. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 2016.

Authorizes appropriations to the Program agencies for FY2014-FY2015 for carrying out the Program.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Senate· Standing

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

House· Standing

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

House· Standing
Advisory bodiesAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)National Science FoundationNatural disastersResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

Referred in Senate

Jul 15, 2014

Engrossed in House

Jul 14, 2014

Reported in House

Mar 13, 2014

Introduced in House

Apr 26, 2013

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014 — Informed