HR 4442 · 109th Congress · Emergency Management
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reestablish the hazard mitigation program cap at 15 percent of major disaster assistance, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.(2005-12-08)
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Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: (1) increase from 75 % to 90% the amount the President may contribute toward the cost of cost-effective hazard mitigation measures which substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster; and (2) double from 7.5% to 15% of the estimated aggregate amount of federal disaster relief grants to be made with respect to a major disaster the limit on the total amount of contributions the President may make for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures in the disaster area.…
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