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S. 2574 (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

19 June 1986

Last action

19 June 1986 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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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 of debris (including dying trees) from private property 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. 19 June 1986

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 June 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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