HR-6048 : Still Just a Bill

Counting Our Unexpected Natural Tragedies' Victims Act of 2018 or the COUNT Victims Act

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to contract with the National Academy of Medicine to conduct a study of matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster. A report on the study must be completed and transmitted to FEMA within two years after the contract date of September 30, 2018.

The study shall address approaches to quantifying mortality and significant morbidity among populations affected by major disasters and shall include best practices and policy recommendations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2018-06-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2018-06-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
See Subjects
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Natural disasters

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