HR 5884 · 95th Congress · Water Resources Development

Community Emergency Drought Relief Act

Introduced 1977-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-03-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Community Emergency Drought Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible States, localities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations to assist areas adversely affected by drought and water shortages. Establishes criteria for the allocation of assistance to emergency drought impact areas as designated under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for emergency grants and loans and administrative purposes through fiscal year 1978.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]NY