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HI HR179

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Karen Awana

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the United States Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to jointly assess Hawaii's vulnerability to nuclear attack by foreign nations and entities.

  • Asks federal agencies to evaluate the ability of the United States to defend Hawaii from nuclear attack, considering Hawaii's geographic proximity to potential adversaries.

  • Directs the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature that includes recommended actions to improve the state's preparedness and response capabilities.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Governor, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, and U.S. House Speaker.

Legislative Description

Hawaii; Nuclear Attack; Avoidance

Last Action

Referred to VMI, PBS, referral sheet 40

3/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts3/19/2013

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