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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 16 - 22, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 16 - 22, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-16?
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S. Rept. 115-317: Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018, Report of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate to Accompany S. 2896, August 15, 2018
From the Purpose and Summary: "S. 2896, the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018, or the 'JACK Act', seeks to provide greater transparency and accountability in lobbying disclosures related to the commission of certain crimes of character. The bill requires lobbyists to publicly disclose any convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-15
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American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics [September 14, 2018]
"This report provides war casualty statistics. It includes data tables containing the number of fatalities and the number of wounded among American military personnel who served in principal wars and combat actions from 1775 to the present. It also includes information such as race and ethnicity, gender, branch of service, and, in some cases, detailed information on types of casualties and causes of death.Casualty statistics for wars that ended long ago are updated periodically, sometimes yearly. These updates almost always reflect the identification of remains of persons previously listed as missing in action and the reclassification of those persons as dead. Other reasons, much less frequent, include the discovery of errors in casualty records for individuals or categories such as race and ethnicity."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
DeBruyne, Nese F.
2018-09-14
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Trends in Mandatory Spending: In Brief [September 14, 2018]
"Federal spending is divided into three broad categories: discretionary spending, mandatory spending, and net interest. Those categories are procedural--that is, how Congress provides or has provided spending authority differs among those categories. The Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (BEA; P.L. 101-508) provides a statutory definition for those terms, which are therefore referred to as BEA categories. To large extent, however, the type of spending differs across those categories. Discretionary spending, by and large, funds operations of federal agencies. Net interest spending is the government's interest payments on debt held by the public, offset by interest income that the government receives.Major entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid make up the bulk of mandatory spending. Other mandatory spending funds various income support programs, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment insurance, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as federal employee and military retirement and some veterans' benefits.In recent decades, mandatory spending has been the largest component of the federal budget."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Austin, D. Andrew
2018-09-14
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Guidance for Non-HIV-Specialized Providers Caring for Persons with HIV Displaced by Disasters (Such as a Hurricane): Essential Information for Managing Patients with HIV Who Are Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
"The following information provides guidance to health care providers attending to the medical needs of adults and children with HIV who have been displaced from disaster areas and who have not yet secured HIV care in the areas where they have relocated. If possible, management of antiretroviral therapy (ART) should be done with the assistance of clinicians with experience in HIV care. Medical consultation may also be available at specific local or regional HIV clinics. After the initial assessment of a patient's immediate medical needs, the patient should be referred to the care of an HIV clinician in the area if at all possible."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2018-09-14
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, September 14, 2018
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Pain Awareness Month -- September 2018"; "Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain Among Adults -- United States, 2016"; "Sexual Risk Behavior Differences Among Sexual Minority High School Students -- United States, 2015 and 2017"; "Sentinel Surveillance for Congenital Rubella Syndrome -- India, 2016-2017"; "Notes from the Field: Enterovirus A71 Neurologic Disease in Children -- Colorado, 2018"; "Notes from the Field: Mumps Outbreak Associated with Cheerleading Competitions -- North Texas, December 2016-February 2017"; "Erratum: Vol. 65, No. 15"; and "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Lung Cancer, by Urbanization of County of Residence -- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2006 and 2016."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-09-14
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National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin [September 14, 2018]
On September 14, 2018, "Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen reissued the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin pertaining to the terror threat to the U.S. homeland. After carefully considering the current threat environment, as well as input from the Department's intelligence and law enforcement partners, Secretary Nielsen determined it is necessary to extend the NTAS Bulletin at this time. Terrorist groups continue to inspire, enable and direct their followers to spread chaos using homemade weapons and by striking soft targets and crowded places. They also remain focused on conducting more sophisticated attacks using conventional weapons as well as new technologies and tactics. DHS is committed to staying a step ahead of our enemies, and an informed and vigilant public remains one of the Department's greatest assets in protecting the homeland. This marks the seventh iteration of the Bulletin on the homegrown terrorism threat since the first Bulletin was released in December 2015."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-09-14
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Department of Homeland Security: Domestic Sea Ports of Entry Data (Fiscal Year 2018 Report to Congress)
From the Legislative Language: "This document has been compiled pursuant to legislative language set forth in House Report 115-239, which accompanies the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (P.L. 115-141). House Report 115-239 states: The Committee directs CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] to provide, within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the following for a representative group of domestic sea ports of entry for each of the prior three fiscal years: the estimated value of all goods entered for consumption; the percentage of maritime cargo scanned with non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology; the annual manpower, non-manpower recurring, and non-recurring costs incurred, including the number and cost of NII equipment; the value and types of contraband interdicted; and annual revenue generated in duties, taxes, and fees."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2018-09-14
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Emergency Mobilization Guide [September 2018]
From the Introduction: "Preventing and controlling animal and plant diseases is vital to protecting American agriculture. Ensuring a uniform response approach to agricultural emergencies, animal confiscations, and all-hazards incidents enables the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to mobilize the correct resources at the correct time to the correct location. When there is a widespread or long-term disease outbreak, the Agency responds with unified leadership from the start. This is particularly important when additional personnel may be required. All APHIS employees play a critical role in our emergency response efforts. Each APHIS program uses this guide when mobilizing and deploying personnel and resources for incident response."
United States. Department of Agriculture
2018-09-14
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Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies [September 13, 2018]
"The principles of disaster management assume a leadership role by the local,state, and tribal governments affected by the incident. The federal government provides coordinated supplemental resources and assistance, only if requested and approved. The immediate response to a disaster is guided by the National Response Framework (NRF), which details roles and responsibilities at various levels of government, along with cooperation from the private and nonprofit sectors, for differing incidents and support functions. A possible declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act,P.L. 93-288, as amended) must, in almost all cases, be requested by the governor of a state or the chief executive of an affected Indian tribal government, who at that point has declared that the situation is beyond the capacity of the state or tribe to respond. The governor/chief also determines for which parts of the state/tribal territory assistance will be requested, and suggests the types of assistance programs that may be needed. The President considers the request, in consultation with officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and makes the initial decisions on the areas to be included as well as the programs that are implemented."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Brown, Jared T.; Lindsay, Bruce R.
2018-09-13
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Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings [September 13, 2018]
From the Document: "When a train is not moving but its engines are running, it can present risks and disruptions for the surrounding community. Locomotives emit fuel exhaust that degrades air quality and generates noise and vibrations. If the idling train is stopped at a highway-rail grade crossing, local road transportation could be significantly impacted, especially if the nearest open railroad crossing is not close by. This could create serious conditions if first responders are unable to reach emergencies on the other side of the tracks."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Goldman, Ben
2018-09-13
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Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations [September 13, 2018]
"The five Nordic countries--Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden--share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. They are all stable democracies with parliamentary systems of government and are largely regarded as open, egalitarian societies. They also are prosperous market economies with relatively high standards of living."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2018-09-13
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Senate Confirmation Votes on U.S. Supreme Court Nominations: Overview [September 13, 2018]
"After the Senate Judiciary Committee reports a Supreme Court nomination, it is placed on the Senate Executive Calendar (to be considered in executive session). Senate consideration of a Supreme Court nomination includes floor debate on the nomination, as well as a final vote by the Senate on whether to approve it. When floor debate on a nomination ends, the presiding officer puts the question of confirmation to a vote. A roll call vote to confirm requires a simple majority of Senators present and voting, a quorum being present. Since 1967, beginning with the confirmation of Thurgood Marshall, every Senate vote on whether to confirm a Supreme Court nomination has been by roll call (prior to 1967, most confirmation votes were by voice vote)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
McMillion, Barry J.
2018-09-13
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H. Rept. 115-952: Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019, and for Other Purposes, Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6157, September 13, 2018
From the Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference: "This conference agreement includes the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, and the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019. The Senate amendment included the Senate version of the Defense Appropriations bill (S. 3159) and added the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies bill (S. 3158). The House bill included the House version of the Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 6157) only. H.R. 6157 was passed by the House on June 28, 2018 and used as the vehicle for the Senate amendment, which passed the Senate on August 23, 2018. The agreement also includes continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-13
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H. Rept. 115-950: National Quantum Initiative Act, Report to Accompany H.R. 6227, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, September 13, 2018
"H.R. 6227, the 'National Quantum Initiative Act,' was introduced by Chairman Lamar Smith and sponsored by Ranking Minority Member Eddie Bernice Johnson. The purpose of H.R. 6227 is to provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States. The bill establishes a 10-year program to advance quantum research and technology applications and workforce development. The bill authorizes quantum activities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-13
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Catastrophic Power Outage Study [presentation]
"The Nation has made significant advancements in emergency response and recovery planning over the past decade in response to the growing occurrence of complex disasters. Given the interconnected nature of critical systems and networks, new broad-scale approaches are needed to adequately prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic disasters that can create significant power outages with severe cascading impacts to multiple critical sectors. [...] The desired outcome of this study is a greater understanding of how the public and private sectors can work together to further enhance and integrate critical infrastructure resilience with response and recovery actions to mitigate the risks posed by catastrophic power outages."
National Infrastructure Advisory Council (U.S.)
2018-09-13
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H. Doc. 115-152: National Emergency with Respect to Foreign Interference in United States Elections, September 13, 2018
From the letter from the President Donald Trump: "Foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America's free and open political system. In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference. To deal with this threat, I have directed the Director of National Intelligence to conduct regular assessments of any information indicating that foreign election interference has taken place. I have also directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct evaluations of the effects of any such interference that targeted election infrastructure or campaign-related infrastructure, and to provide updates and recommendations on appropriate measures to take in response."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-13
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H. Doc. 115-153: September 2018 Monthly Cumulative Report on Rescissions, September 13, 2018
"Communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President transmitting the September 2018 monthly cumulative report on rescissions, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); Public Law 93-344, SEC. 1014(e); (88 Stat. 335)[.]"
United States. Government Printing Office
2018-09-13
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Summary of the Reengagement of Detainees Formerly Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba [As of 15 July 2018]
"The Director of National Intelligence submits this summary consistent with direction in the Fiscal Year 2012 Intelligence Authorization Act, Section 307, which states: (a) ' The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, shall make publicly available an unclassified summary of, (1) Intelligence relating to recidivism of detainees currently or formerly held at the Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense; and (2) An assessment of the likelihood that such detainees will engage in terrorism or communicate with persons in terrorist organizations."
United States. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
2018-09-13
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Hurricane Key Messages for Employers, Workers, and Volunteers
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are working with federal, state and local agencies as well as global health partners in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Protecting the health and safety of responders and volunteers by preventing diseases, injuries, and fatalities is a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Program priority. This document focuses on key messages for employers, workers, and volunteers responding to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. It will be updated as new information becomes available and will be distributed regularly. Please share this document with others as appropriate."
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2018-09-13?
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H. Rep. 115-951, Part 1: Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, Report to Accompany H.R. 5175, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, September 13, 2018
From the Purpose and Summary: "H.R. 5175, Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, was introduced by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Rep. David Loebsack (D-IA) on March 6, 2018. H.R. 5175 requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to coordinate among Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. H.R. 5175 also requires the Secretary to coordinate response and recovery to physical and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector, develop advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies, perform pilot demonstration projects, develop workforce development curricula relating to physical and cybersecurity, and provide mechanisms to help the energy sector evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical and cybersecurity capabilities."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-13
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 18 Issue 37, September 13, 2018
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "Free online hazmat training for rural, volunteer and remote responders"; "Quick-thinking paramedic makes life-saving suggestion"; "National test of IPAWS Public Alert and Warning System September 20"; and "'State of 911' Webinar: Coordinating 911 and DoD Activities".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2018-09-13
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Electronic Health Records: Clear Definition of the Interagency Program Office's Role in VA's New Modernization Effort Would Strengthen Accountability, Statement of Carol C. Harris, Director, Information Technology Management Issues, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives
"The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 included provisions that VA [Veterans Affairs] and DOD [Department of Defense] jointly develop and implement electronic health record systems or capabilities and accelerate the exchange of health care information. The act also required that these systems be compliant with applicable interoperability standards. Further, the act established a joint Interagency Program Office to act as a single point of accountability for the efforts, with the function of implementing, by September 30, 2009, electronic health record systems that allow for full interoperability. This testimony discusses GAO's [Government Accountability Office] previously reported findings on the establishment and evolution of the Interagency Program Office over the last decade. In developing this testimony, GAO summarized findings from its reports issued in 2008 through 2018, and information on the departments' actions in response to GAO's recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-09-13
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Hurricane Payments and Training (Fiscal Year 2018 Report to Congress)
From the Executive Summary: "ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is committed to improving the financial payments process and communications for emergency evacuations. ICE submits the enclosed report to satisfy the requirements in P.L. 115-141 and its accompanying Joint Explanatory Statement. This report explains circumstances surrounding the erroneous payments made during Hurricanes Irma and Maria. ICE made payments to certain evacuated employees related to evacuation of themselves and their dependents from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additionally, ICE made payments to employees for daily 'per diem' beyond what the governing evacuation regulations permitted while under evacuation orders. This report also includes specific actions taken to improve agencywide understanding of special allowances. Lastly, a certification by the Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of ICE provides confirmation that ICE has developed and will implement a training plan before the end of FY 2018 to strengthen internal controls."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-09-13
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Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments [September 13, 2018]
"The military retirement system is a government-funded benefit system that has been viewed historically as a significant incentive in retaining a career military force. The system includes a defined benefit (i.e.,pension) element for all retirees and a defined contribution element for certain eligible retirees. The defined benefit includes a monthly annuity for qualified active and reserve retirees paid out of the Military Retirement Fund.The defined contribution benefit includes government-matching payments into an individual retirement Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. The amount of the retirement annuity depends on time served and basic pay at retirement. It is adjusted annually by a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to ensure that the annuity is protected from the adverse consequences of inflation. Military retirees are also entitled to nonmonetary benefits,which include exchange and commissary privileges, medical care through TRICARE, and access to Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Kamarck, Kristy N.
2018-09-13
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Positive Train Control: Most Railroads Expect to Request an Extension, and Substantial Work Remains Beyond 2018, Statement of Susan Fleming, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
From the Highlights: "Forty railroads including Amtrak, commuter, and freight railroads are currently required by statute to implement PTC [positive train control], a communications-based system designed to slow or stop a train that is not being operated safely. PTC must be interoperable, meaning trains can operate seamlessly on the same PTC-equipped track, including 'tenants' that operate on track owned by another 'host' railroad. Although the deadline for PTC implementation is December 31, 2018, railroads may receive a maximum 2 -year extension to December 31, 2020, if they meet certain statutory criteria. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review railroads' PTC implementation progress. This statement discusses (1) railroads' implementation progress and FRA's [Federal Railroad Administration] steps to assist them and (2) how railroads and FRA plan to approach the 2018 and 2020 deadlines. GAO analyzed railroads' most recent quarterly reports covering activities through June 30, 2018; sent a brief questionnaire to all 40 railroads; and interviewed officials from FRA and 16 railroads, selected in part based on those identified as at-risk by FRA."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-09-13
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Hurricane Florence: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources [September 13, 2018]
"This Insight provides a brief overview of emergency and major disaster declarations relevant to Hurricane Florence, and selected federal resources and links to CRS products related to emergency and disaster declarations, disaster response,and recovery. Hurricane Florence made landfall at Wrightsville Beach, NC, as a category 1 hurricane on September 14, 2018. In anticipation of the landfall, President Trump has issued emergency declarations to Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (referred to as the Stafford Act-- 42 U.S.C. §§5721 et seq.), emergency declarations trigger aid for protecting property, public health and safety, and other activities that lessen or avert an incident becoming a catastrophic event."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Reese, Shawn; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Brown, Jared T. . . .
2018-09-13
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Race, Rights, and Politics: Black and Minority Populations in Europe
From the Document: "The OSCE [Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe] has had a focus on diverse and vulnerable populations, from Roma and Jewish populations to national minorities and migrants, in Europe and the United States since its inception. Over the past decade, our commissioners have also focused on the situation of people of African descent in Europe, or black Europeans, from hearings in the U.S. Congress to resolutions in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. Central to those efforts has been raising awareness about Europe's long history and contribution of African descent populations."
United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
2018-09-12
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Costs of Government Interventions in Response to the Financial Crisis: A Retrospective [September 12, 2018]
"In September 2008, the crisis reached panic proportions. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that supported a large proportion of the mortgage market, were taken into government conservatorship. Lehman Brothers, a major investment bank, declared bankruptcy. The government acquired most of the equity in American International Group (AIG), one of the world's largest insurers, in exchange for an emergency loan from the Federal Reserve (Fed). These firms were seen by many, either at the time or in hindsight, as 'too big to fail' firms whose failure would lead to contagion that would cause financial problems for counterparties or would disrupt the smooth functioning of markets in which the firms operated. One example of such contagion was the failure of a large money market fund holding Lehman Brothers debt that caused a run on many similar funds, including several whose assets were sound."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Webel, Baird; Labonte, Marc
2018-09-12
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FY2019 Appropriations for the Department of Energy [September 12, 2018]
"The Department of Energy (DOE) is funded through the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. The President's FY2019 budget request is $30.4 billion for the DOE, approximately $4.2 billion (12%) less than the FY2018 enacted level of $34.6 billion (see P.L. 115-141 and Title III of Division D, Explanatory Statement on page H2481). Conference report H.Rept. 115-929 to accompany H.R. 5895, which includes the FY2019 Energy and Water appropriations bill in a three-bill 'minibus' funding bill, was filed on September 10, 2018. According to the joint explanatory statement, the report would fund DOE at $35.7 billion--$1.1 billion above the FY2018 enacted level and $5.3 billion above the request. Proposed changes to the DOE budget are illustrated in Figure 1, which compares the FY2018 enacted levels to the FY2019 request and FY2019 conference report."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Clark, Corrie E.
2018-09-12
