United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

S 1090 — Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-111. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-111. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. 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)

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

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

  7. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  13. Received in the House.

  14. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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

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

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

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

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Disaster relief and insurance News media and reporting Emergency management
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1090 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 1090?
S 1090 is sponsored by Cory Booker (D).
What is the current status of S 1090?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2015. Enacted.
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