S 3605 United States Senate · 118th Congress

EVAC Planning Act

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to create and share public guidelines within one year of enactment, focusing on evacuation route planning for natural disasters. It directs the Secretary to work with FEMA and the Federal Highway Administration to develop best practices for state, territorial, tribal, and local governments. These guidelines will help communities plan road networks for evacuations, emergency supplies, and first responder access. The bill directly affects all state and local governments responsible for transportation infrastructure and disaster preparedness planning.
Sub-Topics: Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Tags: Emergency Management
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action Jan 17, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S150)
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Jan 17, 2024
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