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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 18, 2005
Authorizes the President to make contributions under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to the owner or operator of a power transmission facility for the costs of repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of those portions of the facility damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, including associated incurred expenses.
Sets forth eligibility and limitations criteria.
Defines such facility as a privately-owned electric transmission or distribution facility (including a leased facility) obligated under state law to provide electricity service to retail customers and a privately-owned natural gas transmission or distribution facility.
People & committees
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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