Session 116

S 4153

National Response Framework Improvement Act of 2020

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Session 116

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Session 116

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This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review the National Response Framework in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to identify any weaknesses or inefficiencies. FEMA will update the framework, along with related processes for information sharing and training, based on this evaluation. The bill also mandates briefings to Congress on the findings and updates, and requires annual training on any changes to the framework.

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2020-07-02Senate

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

2020-07-02

Introduced in Senate

2020-07-22Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2020-12-14Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 621.

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S 4153

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