US SB979 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: Passed on December 31 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-12-31 - Became Public Law No: 116-272.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on advance contracts. Advance contracts are established prior to disasters to provide life-sustaining goods and services in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards. The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.

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Title

FACE Act Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act

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Roll Calls

2020-12-18 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (Y: 386 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 42) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-31SenateBecame Public Law No: 116-272.
2020-12-31SenateSigned by President.
2020-12-21SenatePresented to President.
2020-12-18HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-18HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H7268)
2020-12-18HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7271-7272)
2020-12-18HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2020-12-18HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 979.
2020-12-18HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7268-7270)
2020-12-18HouseMs. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-11-12HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2019-11-08HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-11-08HouseReceived in the House.
2019-11-08SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2019-11-07SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6484; text: CR S6484-6485)
2019-09-10SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
2019-09-10SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-84.
2019-06-19SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2019-04-02SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB3500 (Related) 2019-06-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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