Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5532
117th Congress(2021-2022)
National Disaster Safety Board Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 8, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 8, 2021
Latest Action
Oct 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5532
Congress
117
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Massachusetts
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

National Disaster Safety Board Act of 2021

This bill provides funding for and establishes within the executive branch a National Disaster Safety Board to study and make recommendations concerning the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage.

Specifically, the board shall review and establish the facts, circumstances, and cause or probable cause of the loss of life, human injury, and economic injury due to a natural hazard with 10 or more fatalities. The bill defines natural hazard to mean a major disaster that is naturally occurring, to include any naturally occurring heat wave or wildfire, and to exclude a technological disaster.

The Government Accountability Office shall audit the board at least once every two years.

Text (1)
October 8, 2021
Actions (3)
10/12/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
10/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
10/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM