S 2265 · 93th Congress · Disaster relief

A bill to establish a Civil Disaster Office in the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, to coordinate Federal disaster relief activities.

Introduced 1973-07-26· Sponsored by Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.(1973-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a Civil Disaster Office in the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army. Directs such office to: (1) establish national natural disaster contingency plans to be implemented upon occurrance of a natural disaster; and (2) map flood-prone and disaster-prone areas and submit proposals for revised land use in such areas. Transfers specified authorities from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to the Office…

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