Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2014): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-433.
What this bill does
The Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, H.R. 2166, would direct the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to create a process for eligible organizations and individuals to get quick access to federal lands for search and recovery missions. These searchers, who would need to be certified, would be acting for private purposes and would not be considered federal volunteers. The bill also specifies that the Federal Torts Claim Act and the Federal Employee Compensation Act would not apply to these individuals.
Under this bill, the Secretaries would not be able to require liability insurance for those seeking access if they agree in writing to these provisions and waive the federal government's liability. The Secretaries would also need to notify requesters of approval or denial within 48 hours, providing reasons for denial and guidance on how to meet requirements. Additionally, the Secretaries are tasked with creating partnerships with search and recovery organizations to coordinate missions and speed up efforts to find missing individuals. The Secretaries would then have to submit a report to Congress detailing their plans for these partnerships and efforts to expedite missions.
This bill passed the House of Representatives in January 2014 and will now proceed to the Senate.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2014
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-433.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2166 do?
- The Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, H.R. 2166, would direct the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to create a process for eligible organizations and individuals to get quick access to federal lands for search and recovery missions. These searchers, who would need to be certified, would be acting for private purposes and would not be considered federal volunteers. The bill also specifies that the Federal Torts Claim Act and the Federal Employee Compensation Act would not apply to these individuals. Under this bill, the Secretaries would not be able to require liability insurance for those seeking access if they agree in writing to these provisions and waive the federal government's liability. The Secretaries would also need to notify requesters of approval or denial within 48 hours, providing reasons for denial and guidance on how to meet requirements. Additionally, the Secretaries are tasked with creating partnerships with search and recovery organizations to coordinate missions and speed up efforts to find missing individuals. The Secretaries would then have to submit a report to Congress detailing their plans for these partnerships and efforts to expedite missions. This bill passed the House of Representatives in January 2014 and will now proceed to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 2166 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2166. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2166?
- H.R. 2166 was sponsored by Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3] (R-NV), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2166?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-433. (30 Jul 2014).
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