H.R. 5489: Preparedness Information Publication Incentive Act of 2006

109th Congress · introduced 2006-05-25 · Emergency Management · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-05-25 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Preparedness Information Publication Incentive Act of 2006

Plain summary

Preparedness Information Publication Incentive Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make grants to states to provide for the publication of security and emergency information in telephone directories. Authorizes a state to use a grant award to develop such information and provide financial assistance to publishers that agree to publish the information in designated directory sections. Requires such information to include: (1) a guide for family emergency preparedness; (2) lists of supplies for family emergency preparedness and accessible local radio and television stations; (3) weather-related preparedness information; (4) information concerning emergency evacuation routes and the threat of hazardous material accidents; (5) descriptions of the Amber Alert program and the Homeland Security Advisory System; (6) an explanation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, including exposure guidance; and (7) first aid instructions. Sets forth application requirements. Limits the maximum grant award for a state in a fiscal year to $200,000.

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Official text

Preparedness Information Publication Incentive Act of 2006

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · 0 cosponsors

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Fiscal year: The 12-month period a government uses for its budget. The federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 and is named for the calendar year in which it ends. Most states use July 1 to June 30.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109hr5489.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/hr>

Record fed-us-cong109-hr5489 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109