Homeland Security for Children Act became law 328 days after introduction, with cosponsors, all Democrats
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 122 words.
Homeland Security for Children Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning. Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into account the needs of children, including children within underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS must require each office and component to seek advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such integration.
- Committees
- House Homeland Security Committee
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Emergency Management: 54 of 1,024 bills became law, 113th–118th (5.3%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 74 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 713 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisaster relief and insurance +4 more
- Latest action
- Jun 6, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-130.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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