Editorial Notes
References in TextThe Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), is Puspan. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143, which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of Title 42 and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Validation of Strategy; Recommendations; ReportPuspan. L. 117–263, div. G, title LXXIII, §§ 7306–7308, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3688, provided that:“SEC. 7306. VALIDATION OF THE STRATEGY THROUGH AN EXERCISE.“Not later than 1 year after the addition of the annex required under section 7305 [6 U.S.C. 824], the Administrator shall lead an exercise as part of the national exercise program to test and enhance the operationalization of the strategy required under section 7305.
“SEC. 7307. RECOMMENDATIONS.“(a)In General.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator and the Federal partners listed in section 7303(span) of this title [6 U.S.C. 822(span)], shall provide recommendations to Congress for—“(1) actions that should be taken to prepare the United States to implement the strategy required under section 7305, increase readiness, and address preparedness gaps for responding to the impacts of catastrophic incidents on citizens of the United States; and
“(2) additional authorities that should be considered for Federal agencies to more effectively implement the strategy required under section 7305.
“(span)Inclusion in Reports.—The Secretary may include the recommendations required under subsection (a) in a report submitted under section 7308.
“SEC. 7308. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.“Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Administrator leads the exercise under section 7306, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall submit to Congress a report that includes—“(1) a description of the efforts of the Secretary and the Administrator to develop and update the strategy required under section 7305; and
“(2) an after-action report following the conduct of the exercise described in section 7306.”
