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Senate Joint Resolution 35: Granting the Consent of Congress to the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement, 1998
"Congress consents to the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement entered into between the States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and the Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.[…] 'Whereas, Pacific Northwest emergency management arrangement between the government of the States of Alaska, the government of the State of Idaho, the government of the State of Oregon, the government of the State of Washington, the government of the State of the Providence of British Columbia, and the government of Yukon Territory hereinafter referred to collectively as the 'Signatories' and separately as a 'Signatory';"
United States. Government Printing Office
1998-01-27
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S. Prt. 107-59: 'What's Next in the War on Terrorism?': A Compilation of Statements by Witnesses Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session, February 14, 2002
S. PRT. 107-59: So where do we go from here? We have an historic opportunity--if we show as much staying power as fire power . . . if we are unrelenting but not overreaching . . . if we exercise not only the military power necessary to protect our people but also the moral authority necessary to demonstrate that our strength serves a purpose broader than self-protection--to build a safer world of shared well-being. Our first task, as the President has said, is to finish the job of destroying al-Qaeda. That job necessarily involves getting bin Laden. We must not define him out of existence; we must dictate his destiny. After all, he is the man most responsible for the crime against humanity nearly five months ago. We cannot permit him to reemerge--in a month, or a year. We do not want the legend of bin Laden--a symbol of defiance. We want the lesson of bin Laden--a symbol of defeat. It may take months or years. But the victims cannot rest in peace until that justice is done.
United States. Government Printing Office
2002
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Stafford Act: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, As Amended, April 2013
From the section 'Title I - Findings, Declarations and Definitions': "(a) The Congress hereby finds and declares that - (1) because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and (2) because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity; special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary. (b) It is the intent of the Congress, by this Act, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by - (1) revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs; (2) encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments; (3) achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs; (4) encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance; (5) encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land use and construction regulations; and (6) providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2013-04
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U.S. Code Title 8 Section 1189 - Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Section 1189 of the U.S. Code Title 8, Designation of foreign terrorist organizations, authorizes the Secretary of State to designate an organization as a foreign terrorist organization if "(A) the organization is a foreign organization; (B) the organization engages in terrorist activity (as defined in section 1182(a)(3)(B) of this title or terrorism (as defined in section 2656f(d)(2) of title 22), or retains the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism); and (C) the terrorist activity or terrorism of the organization threatens the security of United States nationals or the national security of the United States."
United States. Congress. House. Office of the Law Revision Counsel
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Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
This document includes the amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Security Measures for the Protection of Classified Military Information
This document contains the articles of an agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the United States concerning the protection of classified military information. The 23 articles define classified information, define safeguarding concerns for classified information including but not limited to facility management, determine the responsibilities of each government in maintaining the agreement, and outline the handling and dissemination of classified military information. This document contains both English and Estonian text.
United States. Department of State
2000-02-23
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Senate Document 114-10: Veto--S.J. Res. 24 (PM 35), Message from the President of the United States, Returning Without My Approval S.J. Res. 24, Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to 'Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units', Received During Adjournment of the Senate on December 18, 2015, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, January 11, 2016
This is the January 11, 2016 message from the President of the United States returning "Without My Approval S.J. Res. 24, Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to 'Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units', Received During Adjournment of the Senate on December 18, 2015." From President Barack Obama's message: "The Clean Power Plan is a tremendously important step in the fight against global climate change. It is projected to reduce carbon pollution from power plants by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. It builds on progress States and the power sector are already making to move toward cleaner energy production, and gives States the time and flexibility they need to develop tailored, cost-effective plans to reduce their emissions. By nullifying the Clean Power Plan, S.J. Res. 24 not only threatens ongoing progress toward cleaner energy, but would also eliminate public health and other benefits of up to $54 billion per year by 2030, including thousands fewer premature deaths from air pollution and thousands fewer childhood asthma attacks each year. The Clean Power Plan is essential in addressing the largest source of greenhouse gas pollution in our country. It is past time to act to mitigate climate impacts on American communities. Be- cause the resolution would overturn the Clean Power Plan, which is critical to protecting against climate change and ensuring the health and well-being of our Nation, I cannot support it." Statements, letters, and other materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Barack Obama,
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998
"The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was signed into law by President Clinton on October 28, 1998. The legislation implements two 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaties: the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty. The DMCA also addresses a number of other significant copyright-related issues."
Library of Congress. Copyright Office
1998-12
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Public Law 107-71--Aviation and Transportation Security Act
Public Law 107-71 provides the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) the jurisdiction across all modes of transportation.
United States. Congress. Senate; United States. Congress. House
2001-11-19
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Public Law 109-295, 109th Congress: Making Appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2007, and for Other Purposes
"Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, for the Department of Homeland Security and for other purposes."
United States. Congress. Senate; United States. Congress. House
2006-10-04
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Conference Report on H.R. 5441: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
This document contains the conference report details the specifics of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007.
United States. Congress. House
2006-09-28
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Briefing Book: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
This briefing book describes the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, which was designed "to reduce losses of life and property through better fire prevention and control, and for other purposes". Contents include: President's Signing Statement; Memorandum, OMB [Office of Management and Budget] to the President (Summarizes issues concerning Act, and forwards Signing Statement reiterating objections to HEW related provisions); Letter Bakke to Ash (Summarizes Act, as well as our concerns about organization and management thereunder, and urges enactment); Congressional Record for October 9, 1974 which Includes HEW [Health, Education, and Welfare] letters detailing their objections, explanation of Conference Committee actions, and record of vote; and sample questions and answers.
National Fire Academy
1974-10-29
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Selected Federal Legal Authorities Pertinent to Public Health Emergencies: Updated February 2014
This is the February 2014 updated version of "Selected Federal Legal Authorities Pertinent to Public Health Emergencies." "In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in 2009, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and the ongoing concern about future similar events, public health officials have acted to strengthen their jurisdictions' legal preparedness for all types of public health emergencies. Federal laws and legal authorities address a variety of concerns central to public health emergencies, such as emergency declarations, quarantine and isolation, liability and licensure of workers, and mutual aid, among others. Because these laws involve multiple federal agencies and appear in many official documents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Health Law Program prepared the following annotated list of selected, commonly cited federal legal authorities for reference by public health officials, legal counsel, and others. This compilation is subject to three caveats: 1) it is not intended to be exhaustive of all relevant legal authority; 2) it was compiled in September 2009 and updated in 2014, and reflects the laws current at the time; and 3) only selected portions of the laws relevant to public health emergencies are presented."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2014-02
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Selected Federal Legal Authorities Pertinent to Public Health Emergencies: Updated August 2014
This is the August 2014 updated version of "Selected Federal Legal Authorities Pertinent to Public Health Emergencies." "In the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in 2009, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and the ongoing concern about future similar events, public health officials have acted to strengthen their jurisdictions' legal preparedness for all types of public health emergencies. Federal laws and legal authorities address a variety of concerns central to public health emergencies, such as emergency declarations, quarantine and isolation, liability and licensure of workers, and mutual aid, among others. Because these laws involve multiple federal agencies and appear in many official documents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Health Law Program prepared the following annotated list of selected, commonly cited federal legal authorities for reference by public health officials, legal counsel, and others. This compilation is subject to three caveats: 1) it is not intended to be exhaustive of all relevant legal authority; 2) it was compiled in September 2009 and updated in 2014, and reflects the laws current at the time; and 3) only selected portions of the laws relevant to public health emergencies are presented."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2014-08
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H.R. 4074 [109th]: Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2006
"To address the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a major disaster, to increase the accessibility of replacement housing built with Federal funds following Hurricane Katrina and other major disasters, and for other purposes."
United States. Congress. House
2006-02-07?
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H.R. 3858: An Act to Amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to Ensure That State and Local Emergency Preparedness Operational Plans Address the Needs of Individuals with Household Pets and Service Animals Following a Major Disaster or Emergency
This document contains H.R. 3858, which amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, ensures that state and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency.
United States. Congress. House
2006-01-03?
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H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
This document contains "[a]n Act [m]aking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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H. R. 3355: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
This document contains an Act to control and prevent crime titled "Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994."
United States. Government Printing Office
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Public Law 116-34: Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
From the Document: "An Act [t]o extend authorization for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 through fiscal year 2092, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-07-29
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Public Law 115-409: Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
From the Document: "An Act [t]o develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled United States policy for the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-12-31
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Public Law 115-236: NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act
From the Document: "An act to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate guidance to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-08-14
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Public Law 115-245: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019
From the Document: "An Act [m]aking consolidated appropriations for the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-09-28
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Public Law 115-390: Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-Capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act
From the Document: "An Act [t]o require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a security vulnerability disclosure policy, to establish a bug bounty program for the Department of Homeland Security, to amend title 41, United States Code, to provide for Federal acquisition supply chain security, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-12-21
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Public Law 115-425: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
From the Document: "An Act [t]o reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-01-08
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Public Law 115-271: Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
From the Document: "An Act [t]o provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-10-24
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Public Law 116-325: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020
This Public Law is "An Act [t]o ensure funding of the United States trustees, extend temporary bankruptcy judgeships, and for other purposes." From the Findings: "Congress finds the following: (1) Because of the importance of the goal that the bankruptcy system is self-funded, at no cost to the taxpayer, Congress has closely monitored the funding needs of the bankruptcy system, including by requiring periodic reporting by the Attorney General regarding the United States Trustee System Fund. (2) Congress has amended the various bankruptcy fees as necessary to ensure that the bankruptcy system remains self-supporting, while also fairly allocating the costs of the system among those who use the system. (3) Because the bankruptcy system is interconnected, the result has been a system of fees, including filing fees, quarterly fees in chapter 11 cases, and other fees, that together fund the courts, judges, United States trustees, and chapter 7 case trustees necessary for the bankruptcy system to function. (4) This Act and the amendments made by this Act-- (A) ensure adequate funding of the United States trustees, supports the preservation of existing bankruptcy judgeships that are urgently needed to handle existing and anticipated increases in business and consumer caseloads, and provides long-overdue additional compensation for chapter 7 case trustees whose caseloads include chapter 11 reorganization cases that were converted to chapter 7 liquidation cases; and (B) confirm the longstanding intention of Congress that quarterly fee requirements remain consistent across all Federal judicial districts."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021-01-12
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Public Law 116-249: Combat Online Predators Act
This public law is "an Act [t]o amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking," enhancing penalties for stalkers of children, or online predators. Aside from amending existing law, the Act requires that "[n]ot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall -- (1) include an evaluation of Federal, Tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020-12-22
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Public Law 108-199: 'National Landslide Preparedness Act
From the Document: "An Act to establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes. [...] The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the 'National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program' (referred to in this section as the 'program')-- (1) to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks; (2) to reduce losses from landslides; (3) to protect communities at risk of landslide hazards; and (4) to help improve communication and emergency preparedness, including by coordinating with communities and entities responsible for infrastructure that are at risk of landslide hazards."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021-01-05
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Public Law 116-92: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
From the Document: "An Act [t]o authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-12-20
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Public Law 116-172: National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020
From the Document: "An Act [t]o amend the Communications Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020-10-17
