US Congress House Bill 23 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on September 30 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-09-30 - Became Public Law No: 114-52. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to reauthorize the Program through FY2017. Defines the "Director" of the Program to mean the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (currently, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy). Revises the definition of "windstorm" to explicitly include a northeaster. (Sec. 3) Designates NIST as the entity with primary responsibility for Program planning and coordination and expands the responsibilities of the other Program agencies, which include the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires NIST to: (1) ensure that the Program includes the necessary components to promote implementation of windstorm risk reduction measures, (2) support the development of performance-based engineering tools, (3) request the assistance of federal agencies other than the Program agencies as necessary, (4) coordinate all federal post-windstorm investigations to the extent practicable, and (5) issue recommendations to assist in informing the development of model codes. Requires NSF to support research in economic and social factors influencing windstorm risk reduction measures. Requires FEMA to: (1) promote the adoption of windstorm preparedness and mitigation measures, including for households, businesses, and communities; and (2) work closely with national standards and model building code organizations to promote the implementation of research results and promote better building practices within the building design and construction industry. Requires the Directors of the Program agencies to each include in their agency's annual budget request a description of their agency's projected activities under the Program and an assessment of what they plan to spend on those activities. Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Working Group with provisions establishing the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall be composed of the heads or designees of the Program agencies and the Office of Management and Budget. Directs the Committee to oversee Program planning and coordination and to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan, progress report, and coordinated budget for the Program. (Sec. 4) Revises provisions providing for the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction (currently, the National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction), which shall: (1) be composed of at least seven non-federal members; (2) provide recommendations to be considered by federal agencies in implementing the Program; and (3) offer assessments and recommendations on the priorities of the Program's strategic plan, coordination of the Program, effectiveness of the Program in meeting its purposes, and Program revisions. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 2017.

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015

Rep. Randy Neugebauer [R-TX]	Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX]	Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]
Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN]	Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL]	Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL]	Rep. Elizabeth Esty [D-CT]

2015-01-07 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (Y: 381 N: 39 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-09-30	Senate	Became Public Law No: 114-52. (TXT | PDF)
2015-09-30	Senate	Signed by President.
2015-09-21	Senate	Presented to President.
2015-09-16	Senate	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-09-16	Senate	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5987-5988)
2015-09-16	Senate	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 23.
2015-09-16	Senate	Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5987-5990)
2015-07-24	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2015-07-23	Senate	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5557-5558; text as passed Senate: CR S5557-5558)
2015-06-11	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
2015-06-11	Senate	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-62.
2015-02-26	Senate	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2015-01-08	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2015-01-07	House	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 39 (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H84-85)
2015-01-07	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-01-07	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H94)
2015-01-07	House	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2015-01-07	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 23.
2015-01-07	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H83-87)
2015-01-07	House	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2015-01-07	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2015-01-06	House	Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
2015-01-06	House	Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
2015-01-06	House	Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
2015-01-06	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/23/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr23/BILLS-114hr23ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr23/BILLS-114hr23eh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr23/BILLS-114hr23rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr23/BILLS-114hr23eas.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr23/BILLS-114hr23enr.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/201510