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H.R. 4933 (99th)

A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide more effective assistance to disaster and emergency victims.

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Introduced

4 June 1986

Last action

16 June 1986 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 February 2024

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Summary

Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the establishment of local disaster assistance centers which shall: (1) gather and disseminate information regarding Federal, State, and local assistance programs; (2) accept applications; and (3) provide program counseling. Provides for the removal from private property of debris (including dying trees) that is within 200 feet of a residence situated on such property. Requires that at least two 60-day offers of temporary housing assistance be made to qualifying persons in a disaster area. Increases aggregate individual and family grant amounts. Sets a 60-day deadline for payment of approved work under such Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 June 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 June 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 June 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 June 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 June 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from FEMA, OMB.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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