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110th Congress > House > Vote 1036
Clerk session vote number: 1043
Sponsor: BROWN, Corrine (D-FL)
Description: Kids in Disasters Wellbeing, Safety, and Health Act of 2007
Bill summary: Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007 - Establishes the National Commission on Children and Disasters, which shall: (1) conduct a comprehensive study that assesses childrens' needs as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies; (2) identify, review, and evaluate existing law relevant to such needs; (3) identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from past disasters relative to addressing
such needs; and (4) report to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations to address such needs, including regarding the need for a national resource center on children and disasters, coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, financing, and legislative changes.
Sets forth provisions regarding the Commission's powers, staffing, reporting and record-keeping requirements, and termination. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill titles: A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, and for other purposes.; To establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center on Children and Disasters, and for other purposes.
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