HR 8622
Advance act
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Bill overview
The Advance Act, also known as the Analyzing Disaster Vulnerabilities and Applicable National Capabilities for Emergencies Act, directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct regular national exercises to test preparedness for natural disasters and public health emergencies impacting critical infrastructure. These exercises will involve federal, state, and local partners and aim to identify gaps and improve response capabilities. The bill also requires DHS to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the impact of such events on critical infrastructure and outlining recommendations for improvements in modeling and training.
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Primary sponsor
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Cosponsor
John Katko
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