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118th Congress Emergency Management

S. 310: Disaster Contract Improvement Act

Became LawPublic Law 118-153, signed Dec 17, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 9, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Dec 18, 2023
  3. Passed House (completed)Dec 9, 2024
  4. To the President (completed)Dec 12, 2024
  5. Became law (completed)Dec 17, 2024

Summary

Public Law, Dec 17, 2024

This act directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal.

The act requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that, among other things, examines the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Cosponsors

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Who scored on this bill

164 points earned
  1. 1Rick Scott R-FL SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed Senate, passed House, became law6 events+156
  2. 2Gary Peters D-MICosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Jacky Rosen D-NVCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Dec 17, 2024Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-153.
  2. Dec 12, 2024Presented to the President.
  3. Dec 9, 2024Passed the House by voice vote.
  4. Dec 18, 2023Passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
  5. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Rick Scott.
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  1. Dec 17, 2024Signed by President.
  2. Dec 17, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-153.
  3. Dec 12, 2024Presented to President.
  4. Dec 9, 2024Mr. Graves (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  5. Dec 9, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6530-6531)
  6. Dec 9, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 310.
  7. Dec 9, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6530-6531)
  8. Dec 9, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6530-6531)
  9. Dec 9, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Dec 22, 2023Received in the House.
  11. Dec 22, 2023Held at the desk.
  12. Dec 20, 2023Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  13. Dec 18, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6025-6026; text: CR S6026)
  14. Dec 18, 2023Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6025-6026; text: CR S6026)
  15. May 11, 2023Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-24.
  16. May 11, 2023Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
  17. Mar 29, 2023Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  18. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in Senate
  19. Feb 9, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.