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4/24/2008--Introduced.<br/>Citizen and Community Preparedness Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish: (1) a Community Preparedness Division in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and (2) a Citizen Corps Program in the Division, through which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall bring community and government leaders together to coordinate efforts to strengthen community involvement in emergency preparedness, planning, mitigation, response, and recovery for acts of terrorism and natural disasters.<br/>Gives the Director of that Division primary responsibility within DHS for assisting the efforts of state, local, and tribal governments in preparing citizens for emergencies. Requires the Director to consider the unique preparedness challenges faced by specified underserved populations, including persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency, socially and economically disadvantaged households, the elderly, children, and individuals with pets.<br/>Directs the Secretary to make grants to states to: (1) form and sustain a state or local Citizen Corps Council; and (2) develop and implement educational programs for the public on terrorism and natural disaster preparedness and volunteer responsibilities. Conditions receipt of funds by states on outreach efforts to underserved populations, neighborhoods bordering critical infrastructure, and specified communities and community service organizations.<br/>Establishes in the Division: (1) a Community Emergency Response Team Program; (2) a Fire Corps Program; and (3) a National Citizen Corps Council.<br/>Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out a public affairs campaign; and (2) commence a pilot program to enhance citizen preparedness at primary and secondary schools and on university and college campuses.<br/>

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Bennie Thompson [D, MS-2] N00003288 6673 Democrat 202-225-5876 Methodist MS Bennie Thompson http://benniethompson.house.gov/HoR/MS02/Home.htm action 50265 1209528000 Wed Apr 30 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151872 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. action 50265 1209528000 Wed Apr 30 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151873 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0 . action 50265 1209441600 Tue Apr 29 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151623 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response. action 50265 1209096000 Fri Apr 25 00:00:00 -0500 2008 160675 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. introduced 50265 1209009600 Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151277 action 50265 1209009600 Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151281 Referred to House Homeland Security action 50265 1209009600 Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151278 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E736-737) action 50265 1209009600 Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151279 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. action 50265 1209009600 Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 -0500 2008 151280 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure