United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-87 1 R cosponsors

HR 1679 — FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-87.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 22, 2017. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds text that specifies the need for an online interface for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications related to FEMA's grant management system. This change emphasizes the importance of making the application process accessible and transparent for users. It outlines that these requirements should be met with funds that are otherwise authorized, highlighting a commitment to improve the efficiency and accessibility of FEMA's services.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 87] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 131 STAT.
1679 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
1277]] Public Law 115-87 115th Congress An Act To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes.
223 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
<<NOTE:
R.
Nov.
1679 [Report No.
21, - [H.R.
115-159] _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 3, 2017 Received;
1679]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 18, 2017 Reported by Mr.
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017.
Johnson, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes.
42 USC 5121 note.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
42 USC 5121 note.>> SECTION 1.
(1) An online interface, including online assistance, for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications.
(1) <<NOTE:
Online information.>> An online interface, including online assistance, for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications.
Calendar No.
Approved November 21, 2017.
223 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
R.
1679:
1679 [Report No.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
115-159] _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes.
No.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 18, 2017 Reported without amendment
115-107 (Comm.
on Transportation and Infrastructure).
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
115-159 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
163 (2017):
May 2, considered and passed House.
Nov.
13, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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

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

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-107.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-107.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

  11. Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3022)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1679.

  14. 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.

  15. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026)

  16. 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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H3022)

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H3022)

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

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

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

  21. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-159.

  22. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-159.

  23. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

  24. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7178)

  25. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7178)

  26. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  27. Presented to President.

  28. Presented to President.

  29. Signed by President.

  30. Signed by President.

  31. Became Public Law No: 115-87.

  32. Became Public Law No: 115-87.

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Not signed on (546)

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HR 1679 is sponsored by Graves, Garret (Republican).
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