S 3496 · 94th Congress · Pest control

Mosquito Control Act

Introduced 1976-05-26· Sponsored by Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT]· 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 Labor and Public Welfare.(1976-05-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mosquito Control Act- Title I: Surveys and Demonstrations - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a program of information and assistance to State and local governments relating to the control and elimination of mosquitos. Authorizes the Secretary to make studies and investigations of problems involved in mosquito control upon the request of a State department or Governor. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 per year for fiscal year 1977 and each of the three succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II Matching Grants to the States - Establishes a program of Federal assistance for approved State mosquito control plans. Limits such assistance in any fiscal year to the lesser of: (1) 50 percent of the total cost for such plan or (2) $2,000,000. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1977 and each of the three succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: General Provisions - Defines the term "State" to include territories and possessions of the United States. Defines the term "mosquitoes" to include mosquito vectors of human disease. Declares th…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat