Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - Title I: Earthquakes - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - (Sec. 103) Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist different populations, including individuals and households with special needs, in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters.
Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research.
Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.
(Sec. 104) Requires USGS to utilize the coordination expertise of the lead Program agency to organize investigations to study the implications of an earthquake in the areas of responsibility of each Program agency.
Title II: Wind - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011 - (Sec. 203) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. Designates NIST as the lead agency. Eliminates provisions providing for establishment of an Interagency Working Group and sets forth revised responsibilities of NIST and the other Program agencies: FEMA, NSF, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
(Sec. 204) Revises provisions concerning establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan.
Title III: Interagency Coordination - (Sec. 301) Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction with provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, which shall oversee the planning and coordination of the Earthquake and Windstorm Programs and make proposals for planning and coordination of other federal research for natural hazard mitigation. Requires such Committee to develop and submit strategic plans, progress reports, and coordinated budgets for both such Programs.
(Sec. 302) Requires the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council to submit a report on federal research, development, and technology transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural disasters.
Title IV: Fire Research Program - (Sec. 401) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to include within authorized fire research scientific investigations into the early stages of, and the behavior of, fires at the wildland-urban interface that are the result of natural causes.
[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3479 Introduced in House (IH)]
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3479
To reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 18, 2011
Mrs. Biggert (for herself, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr.
Hall, and Mr. Palazzo) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in
addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and
Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act
of 2011''.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
TITLE I--EARTHQUAKES
Sec. 101. Short title.
Sec. 102. Definitions.
Sec. 103. National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
Sec. 104. Post-Earthquake Investigations Program.
Sec. 105. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE II--WIND
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Definitions.
Sec. 203. National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.
Sec. 204. National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction.
Sec. 205. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE III--INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Sec. 301. Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk
Reduction.
Sec. 302. Coordination of Federal disaster research, development, and
technology transfer.
Sec. 303. Authorizations.
TITLE I--EARTHQUAKES
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011''.
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
Section 4 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42
U.S.C. 7703) is amended by striking paragraphs (8) and (9).
SEC. 103. NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION PROGRAM.
Section 5 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42
U.S.C. 7704) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``to be
administered, as provided under this section, by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States
Geological Survey, and the National Science
Foundation'' after ``Reduction Program'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) research and develop effective methods,
tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by
earthquakes to the built environment, especially to
lessen the risk to existing structures and
lifelines;'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
``and retrofitting'' after ``planning and
constructing'';
(iii) by striking ``and'' at the end of
subparagraph (C);
(iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``, as
appropriate; and''; and
(v) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) support public education and outreach to
assist in preparing for and responding to earthquake-
related disasters.''; and
(C) by striking paragraphs (3) through (5);
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) Lead agency.--The National Institute of Standards and
Technology shall have the primary responsibility for planning
and coordinating the Program. In carrying out this paragraph,
the Director of the Institute shall--
``(A) ensure that the Program includes the
necessary components to promote the implementation of
earthquake hazards risk reduction measures by Federal,
State, and local governments, national standards and
model building code organizations, architects and
engineers, and others with a role in planning,
constructing, and retrofitting structures and
lifelines;
``(B) support the development of performance-based
seismic engineering tools, and work with appropriate
groups to promote the commercial application of such
tools, through earthquake-related model building codes,
voluntary standards, and construction best practices;
``(C) request the assistance of Federal agencies
other than the Program agencies, as necessary to assist
in carrying out this Act;
``(D) work with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, the National Science Foundation, and the United
States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive
plan for earthquake engineering research to effectively
use existing testing facilities and laboratories
(existing at the time of the development of the plan),
upgrade facilities and equipment as needed, and
integrate new, innovative testing approaches to the
research infrastructure in a systematic manner; and
``(E) when warranted by research or investigative
findings, issue recommendations to assist in informing
the development of model codes, and provide information
to Congress on the use of such recommendations.'';
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``seismic microzonation'' and inserting
``detailed seismic hazard and risk'';
(ii) by amending subparagraphs (F) and (G)
to read as follows:
``(F) operate, in cooperation with the National
Science Foundation, a Global Seismographic Network for
detection of earthquakes around the world and research
into fundamental earth processes;
``(G) support the operation of regional seismic
networks in areas of higher seismic risk;'';
(iii) by striking the period at the end of
subparagraph (H) and inserting a semicolon; and
(iv) by amending subparagraph (I) to read
as follows:
``(I) work with other Program agencies to maintain
awareness of, and where appropriate coordinate with,
earthquake risk reduction efforts in other countries to
ensure that the Program benefits from relevant
information and advances in those countries; and'';
(C) in paragraph (4)(D), by striking ``of the
George'' and all that follows through ``Reduction
Program'' and inserting ``of institutions engaged in
research and the implementation of the National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, which may include
the George E. Brown Jr. Network for Earthquake
Engineering Simulation''; and
(D) in paragraph (5)--
(i) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by inserting ``and other
stakeholders with relevant expertise''
after ``standards organizations''; and
(II) by inserting ``and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(ii) by striking ``; and'' at the end of
subparagraph (D) and inserting a period; and
(iii) by striking subparagraph (E);
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction.--
``(1) In general.--The Director of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology shall establish an Advisory
Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction, which shall be
composed of at least 11 members, none of whom may be employees
of the Federal Government, including representatives of
research and academic institutions, industry standards
development organizations, emergency management agencies, State
and local government, and business communities who are
qualified to provide advice on earthquake hazards reduction and
represent all related scientific, architectural, and
engineering disciplines. The recommendations of the Advisory
Committee shall be considered by Federal agencies in
implementing the Program.
``(2) Assessments.--The Advisory Committee on Earthquake
Hazards Reduction shall offer assessments on--
``(A) trends and developments in the natural,
social, and engineering sciences and practices of
earthquake hazards impact mitigation;
``(B) the priorities of the Program's Strategic
Plan;
``(C) the coordination of the Program; and
``(D) any revisions to the Program which may be
necessary.
``(3) Compensation.--The members of the Advisory Committee
established under this subsection shall serve without
compensation.
``(4) Reports.--At least every 2 years, the Advisory
Committee shall report to the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology on the assessments
carried out under paragraph (2) and its recommendations for
ways to improve the Program.
``(5) Termination.--The Advisory Committee established
under this subsection shall terminate not later than 5 years
after the date of enactment of the Natural Hazards Risk
Reduction Act of 2011.''; and
(5) in subsection (d)(1), as so redesignated by paragraph
(3) of this section, by inserting ``on Natural Hazards Risk
Reduction established under section 301 of the Natural Hazards
Risk Reduction Act of 2011'' after ``Interagency Coordinating
Committee''.
SEC. 104. POST-EARTHQUAKE INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM.
Section 11 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42
U.S.C. 7705e) is amended by inserting ``and utilizing the coordination
expertise of the lead Program agency'' after ``consultation with each
Program agency''.
SEC. 105. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 12 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act
of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7706) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) Federal Emergency Management Agency.--There are authorized to
be appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying
out this Act--
``(1) $6,400,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $6,400,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $6,400,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(b) United States Geological Survey.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the United States Geological Survey for carrying out
this Act--
``(1) $57,700,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $57,700,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $57,700,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(c) National Science Foundation.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the National Science Foundation for carrying out this
Act--
``(1) $53,800,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $53,800,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $53,800,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(d) National Institute of Standards and Technology.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards
and Technology for carrying out this Act--
``(1) $4,100,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $4,100,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $4,100,000 for fiscal year 2014.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 14 of the National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7708) is amended--
(1) by striking ``(a) Establishment.--''; and
(2) by striking subsection (b).
TITLE II--WIND
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``National Windstorm Impact
Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2011''.
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.
Section 203(1) of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of
2004 (42 U.S.C. 15702(1)) is amended by striking ``Director of the
Office of Science and Technology Policy'' and inserting ``Director of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology''.
SEC. 203. NATIONAL WINDSTORM IMPACT REDUCTION PROGRAM.
Section 204 of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004
(42 U.S.C. 15703) is amended--
(1) by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) and inserting
the following:
``(a) Establishment.--There is established the National Windstorm
Impact Reduction Program, the purpose of which is to achieve major
measurable reductions in the losses of life and property from
windstorms through a coordinated Federal effort, in cooperation with
other levels of government, academia, and the private sector, aimed at
improving the understanding of windstorms and their impacts and
developing and encouraging the implementation of cost-effective
mitigation measures to reduce those impacts.
``(b) Responsibilities of Program Agencies.--
``(1) Lead agency.--The National Institute of Standards and
Technology shall have the primary responsibility for planning
and coordinating the Program. In carrying out this paragraph,
the Director shall--
``(A) ensure that the Program includes the
necessary components to promote the implementation of
windstorm risk reduction measures by Federal, State,
and local governments, national standards and model
building code organizations, architects and engineers,
and others with a role in planning and constructing
buildings and lifelines;
``(B) support the development of performance-based
engineering tools, and work with appropriate groups to
promote the commercial application of such tools,
including through wind-related model building codes,
voluntary standards, and construction best practices;
``(C) request the assistance of Federal agencies
other than the Program agencies, as necessary to assist
in carrying out this Act;
``(D) coordinate all Federal post-windstorm
investigations; and
``(E) when warranted by research or investigative
findings, issue recommendations to assist in informing
the development of model codes, and provide information
to Congress on the use of such recommendations.
``(2) National institute of standards and technology.--In
addition to the lead agency responsibilities described under
paragraph (1), the National Institute of Standards and
Technology shall be responsible for carrying out research and
development to improve model building codes, voluntary
standards, and best practices for the design, construction, and
retrofit of buildings, structures, and lifelines.
``(3) National science foundation.--The National Science
Foundation shall support research in engineering and the
atmospheric sciences to improve the understanding of the
behavior of windstorms and their impact on buildings,
structures, and lifelines.
``(4) National oceanic and atmospheric administration.--The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall support
atmospheric sciences research and data collection to improve
the understanding of the behavior of windstorms and their
impact on buildings, structures, and lifelines.
``(5) Federal emergency management agency.--The Federal
Emergency Management Agency shall support the development of
risk assessment tools and effective mitigation techniques,
windstorm-related data collection and analysis, public
outreach, information dissemination, and implementation of
mitigation measures consistent with the Agency's all-hazards
approach.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c);
(3) in subsection (c), as so redesignated by paragraph (2)
of this section, amend paragraph (4)(A) to read as follows:
``(A) development of improved outreach and
implementation mechanisms to translate--
``(i) existing information and research
findings into cost-effective and affordable
practices for design and construction
professionals, and State and local officials;
and
``(ii) research, including social science
research, into windstorm risk mitigation and
preparedness strategies for individuals,
households, and businesses;''; and
(4) by striking subsections (e) and (f).
SEC. 204. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WINDSTORM IMPACT REDUCTION.
Section 205 of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004
(42 U.S.C. 15704) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 205. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WINDSTORM IMPACT REDUCTION.
``(a) In General.--The Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology shall establish an Advisory Committee on
Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall be composed of at least 7
members, none of whom may be employees of the Federal Government,
including representatives of research and academic institutions,
industry standards development organizations, emergency management
agencies, State and local government, and business communities who are
qualified to provide advice on windstorm impact reduction and represent
all related scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines. The
recommendations of the Advisory Committee shall be considered by
Federal agencies in implementing the Program.
``(b) Assessments.--The Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact
Reduction shall offer assessments on--
``(1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and
engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact
mitigation;
``(2) the priorities of the Program's Strategic Plan;
``(3) the coordination of the Program; and
``(4) any revisions to the Program which may be necessary.
``(c) Compensation.--The members of the Advisory Committee
established under this section shall serve without compensation.
``(d) Reports.--At least every 2 years, the Advisory Committee
shall report to the Director on the assessments carried out under
subsection (b) and its recommendations for ways to improve the Program.
``(e) Termination.--The Advisory Committee shall terminate not
later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Natural Hazards
Risk Reduction Act of 2011.''.
SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 207 of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004
(42 U.S.C. 15706) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) Federal Emergency Management Agency.--There are authorized to
be appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying
out this title--
``(1) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(b) National Science Foundation.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the National Science Foundation for carrying out this
title--
``(1) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(c) National Institute of Standards and Technology.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards
and Technology for carrying out this title--
``(1) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2014.
``(d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration for carrying out this title--
``(1) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2012;
``(2) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2013; and
``(3) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2014.''.
TITLE III--INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
SEC. 301. INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL HAZARDS RISK
REDUCTION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established an Interagency
Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, chaired by
the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(b) Membership.--In addition to the chair, the Committee shall be
composed of--
(1) the heads of--
(A) the Federal Emergency Management Agency;
(B) the United States Geological Survey;
(C) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration;
(D) the National Science Foundation;
(E) the Office of Science and Technology Policy;
and
(F) the Office of Management and Budget; and
(2) the head of any other Federal agency the chair
considers appropriate.
(c) Meetings.--The Committee shall meet not less than 1 time a year
at the call of the Director of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology.
(d) General Purpose and Duties.--The Committee shall oversee the
planning and coordination of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, and shall
make proposals for planning and coordination of any other Federal
research for natural hazard mitigation that the Committee considers
appropriate.
(e) Strategic Plans.--The Committee shall develop and submit to
Congress, not later than one year after the date of enactment of this
Act--
(1) a Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program that includes--
(A) prioritized goals for such Program that will
mitigate against the loss of life and property from
future earthquakes;
(B) short-term, mid-term, and long-term research
objectives to achieve those goals;
(C) a description of the role of each Program
agency in achieving the prioritized goals;
(D) the methods by which progress towards the goals
will be assessed;
(E) an explanation of how the Program will foster
the transfer of research results into outcomes, such as
improved model building codes;
(F) a description of how the George E. Brown, Jr.
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation and the
Advanced National Seismic Research and Monitoring
System will be used in achieving the prioritized goals
and research objectives; and
(G) an explanation of how the Program will
coordinate its activities with other Federal agencies
performing activities relevant to the Program; and
(2) a Strategic Plan for the National Windstorm Impact
Reduction Program that includes--
(A) prioritized goals for such Program that will
mitigate against the loss of life and property from
future windstorms;
(B) short-term, mid-term, and long-term research
objectives to achieve those goals;
(C) a description of the role of each Program
agency in achieving the prioritized goals;
(D) the methods by which progress towards the goals
will be assessed;
(E) an explanation of how the Program will foster
the transfer of research results into outcomes, such as
improved model building codes; and
(F) an explanation of how the Program will
coordinate its activities with other Federal agencies
performing activities relevant to the Program.
(f) Progress Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Committee shall submit to the Congress--
(1) a report on the progress of the National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Program that includes--
(A) a description of the activities funded under
the Program, a description of how these activities
align with the prioritized goals and research
objectives established in the Strategic Plan, and the
budgets, per agency, for these activities;
(B) the outcomes achieved by the Program for each
of the goals identified in the Strategic Plan;
(C) a description of any recommendations made to
change existing building codes that were the result of
Program activities; and
(D) a description of the extent to which the
Program has incorporated recommendations from the
Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; and
(2) a report on the progress of the National Windstorm
Impact Reduction Program that includes--
(A) a description of the activities funded under
the Program, a description of how these activities
align with the prioritized goals and research
objectives established in the Strategic Plan, and the
budgets, per agency, for these activities;
(B) the outcomes achieved by the Program for each
of the goals identified in the Strategic Plan;
(C) a description of any recommendations made to
change existing building codes that were the result of
Program activities; and
(D) a description of the extent to which the
Program has incorporated recommendations from the
Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction.
(g) Coordinated Budget.--The Committee shall develop a coordinated
budget for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and a
coordinated budget for the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.
These budgets shall be submitted to the Congress at the time of the
President's budget submission for each fiscal year.
SEC. 302. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL DISASTER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council shall
submit a report to the Congress detailing--
(1) current Federal research, development, and technology
transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural
disasters, including earthquakes, windstorms, wildfires,
floods, and the current budgets for these activities;
(2) areas of research that are common to two or more of the
hazards identified in paragraph (1);
(3) opportunities to create synergies between the research
activities for the hazards identified in paragraph (1); and
(4) the status of coordination of Federal disaster
research, development, and technology transfer activities
including those of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.
SEC. 303. AUTHORIZATIONS.
No additional funds are authorized to carry out this title. This
title shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized or
appropriated.
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 112-666, Part I.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.