H.R. 5620 (112th): To authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide funding assistance to State training centers certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as capable of providing emergency response training.

Introduced:
May 08, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 8, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 08, 2012
Referred to Committee May 08, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated May 08, 2012.
2 pages

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5/8/2012--Introduced.
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD), with respect to the training of National Guard units and federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, to provide funding assistance through a special military cooperative agreement for the operation and maintenance of any state training center certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as capable of providing emergency response training.
Requires merit-based or competitive selection procedures to be used in the use of funds for such purpose.

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  • 32 U.S.C. Chapter 9