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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 5, 2001
Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) extend for FY 2002 the deadline for submission of State recommendations of local governments to receive financial and technical assistance for cost-effective pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures that are designed to reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property; and (2) authorize the President to provide additional assistance for the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure damaged by a major disaster to individuals and households that are unable to complete such repairs through the use of insurance proceeds, loans, or other means, including assistance from the Small Business Administration.
People & committees
Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I–VT
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10472-10473; text as passed Senate: CR S10473)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10472-10473; text as passed Senate: CR S10473)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. With written report No. 107-124.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. With written report No. 107-124.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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