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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1786

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.

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).

(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 (NOAA).

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, 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 of the Program agencies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 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 of the priorities of the Program's strategic plan, coordination of the Program, and Program revisions. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 2016.

Authorizes appropriations to the Program agencies for FY2014-FY2015 for carrying out the Program.

Current Status of Bill HR 1786

Bill HR 1786 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2013. Bill HR 1786 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2013.  Bill HR 1786's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 15, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1786

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1786

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Building construction
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Homeland Security
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Science Foundation
- Natural disasters
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1786

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2013
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014
To reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, and for other purposes.

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