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Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 1090

Bill 114 s 1090, also known as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the dissemination of emergency information to the public during times of crisis.

The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish guidelines for the use of social media and other forms of digital communication in emergency situations. This includes developing best practices for the use of social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to quickly and effectively communicate important information to the public.

Additionally, the bill requires FEMA to work with state and local emergency management agencies to ensure that they have the necessary resources and training to effectively use social media and other digital communication tools during emergencies. This includes providing funding for training programs and technical assistance to help agencies improve their communication strategies. Overall, the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 aims to modernize and improve the way emergency information is communicated to the public, ensuring that people have access to timely and accurate information during times of crisis.

Current Status of Bill S 1090

Bill S 1090 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2015. Bill S 1090 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2015.  Bill S 1090's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-111. as of December 18, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1090

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1090

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

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