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S. 979Became Law

FACE Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2020)

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.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

What just happenedDec 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-272.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Dec 31, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-272.

  2. Dec 31, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-272.

  3. Dec 31, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 18, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 18, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H7268)

  9. Dec 18, 2020Floor8000

    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): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 246).

  10. Dec 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7271-7272)

  11. Dec 18, 2020FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Dec 18, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 979.

  13. Dec 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7268-7270)

  14. Dec 18, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Nov 12, 2019Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  16. Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Nov 8, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Nov 8, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Nov 7, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6484; text: CR S6484-6485)

  20. Nov 7, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6484; text: CR S6484-6485)

  21. Sep 10, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.

  22. Sep 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-84.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  23. Sep 10, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-84.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  24. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  25. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  26. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 31, 202049

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.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

Passed HouseDec 18, 202053

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.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

Passed SenateNov 7, 201955

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.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

Reported to SenateSep 10, 201925

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.

The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximuze the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

Introduced in SenateApr 2, 2019

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. The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards.

The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

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