HR 4423 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Insular Recovery Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-29· Sponsored by Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: See S.2362.(1990-10-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Insular Recovery Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations for the construction of facilities to protect public health and safety and to enhance the survivability of essential infrastructure in the event of disasters in insular areas. Authorizes Governors of affected insular areas, for two years after a disaster is declared, to: (1) transfer up to 100 percent of specified allotment under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for use in disaster recovery or enhancement of infrastructure in the fiscal year in which a disaster occurs; and (2) inform the Secretary of such transfers. Deems Puerto Rico to be an insular area for such purposes and for purposes of receiving grants under a specified Act for the two years following a disaster. Requires the President to provide technical assistance to insular areas which lack specific capabilities in responding to disasters. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress on the status of recovery efforts in insular areas declared to be disasters by the President. Authorizes the President to waive: (1) cost contribution requirements under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans