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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 24, 2022Emergency Management
H.R. 7211

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 14, 2022)

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities.

The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

What just happenedDec 14, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.

  2. Dec 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-259.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-259.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Sep 28, 2022Committee

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jun 15, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jun 14, 2022FloorH38310

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

  7. Jun 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 14 (Roll no. 269). (text: 6/13/2022 CR H5458-5459)

  8. Jun 14, 2022Floor8000

    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): 396 - 14 (Roll no. 269).(text: 6/13/2022 CR H5458-5459)

  9. Jun 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5531-5532)

  10. Jun 13, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  11. Jun 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7211.

  12. Jun 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5458-5460)

  13. Jun 13, 2022FloorH30300

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

  14. Jun 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 272.

  15. Jun 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-360.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jun 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-360.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Apr 28, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Apr 28, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Apr 28, 2022Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Mar 25, 2022Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  21. Mar 24, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. Mar 24, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Mar 24, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateDec 14, 202225

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities.

The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

Passed HouseJun 14, 202253

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities.

The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

Reported to HouseJun 13, 20227

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities.

The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

Introduced in HouseMar 24, 2022

Small State and Rural Rescue Act

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities.

The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

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