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Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1050
Bill 117 HR 1050, also known as the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021, aims to improve communication and connectivity in communities affected by natural disasters. The bill focuses on ensuring that essential services such as electricity, internet, and phone service are restored quickly after a disaster strikes.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help communities invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand disasters and maintain communication networks. This includes funding for the installation of backup power sources, such as generators, and the development of emergency communication plans.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to disasters and restoring communication services. This task force will also work to identify best practices for improving communication resilience in the face of future disasters. Overall, the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021 aims to ensure that communities are better prepared to handle the aftermath of natural disasters and maintain essential communication services during times of crisis.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help communities invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand disasters and maintain communication networks. This includes funding for the installation of backup power sources, such as generators, and the development of emergency communication plans.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to disasters and restoring communication services. This task force will also work to identify best practices for improving communication resilience in the face of future disasters. Overall, the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021 aims to ensure that communities are better prepared to handle the aftermath of natural disasters and maintain essential communication services during times of crisis.
Congressional Summary of HR 1050
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021
This bill exempts projects that replace or make improvements to communications facilities following a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency from certain environmental or historic preservation review requirements.
Specifically, the bill exempts these projects from any requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. These projects are also exempt from considerations about the effect they will have on any historic property.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1050
Bill HR 1050 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1050 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1050's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. as of February 16, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1050
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1050
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Licensing and registrations
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1050
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021
To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1050
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