HR 4698 · 109th Congress · Law
Disaster Relief Volunteer Protection Act of 2006
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 9.(2006-03-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Disaster Relief Volunteer Protection Act of 2006 - Provides liability protection for individuals who volunteer to assist victims of national disasters for any injury (including personal injury, property damage or loss, and death) caused by an act or omission in connection with disaster relief services provided or facilitated by the volunteer, if: (1) the injury was not caused by willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct; and (2) the injury was not caused by the volunteer's operating a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other vehicle for which the state requires the operator or the owner to possess an operator's license or maintain insurance. Extends such liability protection to: (1) the volunteer's employer, host, or enabling person, entity, or organization; (2) nonprofit organizations providing or facilitating disaster relief services; or (3) governmental or intergovernmental entity that donates disaster relief goods to a U.S. agency or instrumentality for any injury caused by such donated goods. Prohibits the award of punitive damages in any civil action against a disaster relief volunteer or governmental or intergovernmental entity, unless willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct …
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only
CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4698, Disaster Relief Volunteer Protection Act of 2006
May 16, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 15, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 4698, Disaster Relief Volunteer Protection Act of 2006
May 16, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 15, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office