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Public Law114th CongressEmergency Management
S. 1090Became Law

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 18, 2015)

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

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

What just happenedDec 18, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-111.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors1 D4 R
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  1. Dec 18, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-111.

  2. Dec 18, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-111.

  3. Dec 18, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 18, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 17, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 17, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 697). (text: CR H9337)

  8. Dec 16, 2015FloorH38310

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

  9. Dec 16, 2015Floor8000

    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): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 697).(text: CR H9337)

  10. Dec 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9340-9341)

  11. Dec 16, 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.

  12. Dec 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1090.

  13. Dec 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9337-9338)

  14. Dec 16, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Costello (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Sep 18, 2015Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  16. Sep 17, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Sep 17, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Sep 17, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Sep 17, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6819; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)

  20. Sep 17, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6819; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)

  21. Sep 15, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.

  22. Sep 15, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-142.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  23. Sep 15, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-142.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  24. Jun 24, 2015Committee

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  25. Apr 27, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  26. Apr 27, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 18, 201549

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

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

Passed House without amendmentDec 16, 201581

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

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 17, 201582

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

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 15, 201580

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

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

Introduced in SenateApr 27, 2015

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.

Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 — Informed