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.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024
Last action Jan 17, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024
Committee
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
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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P
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
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Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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