S 1279 · 95th Congress · Emergency Management

Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1977

Introduced 1977-04-07· Sponsored by Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]· Senate

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Latest: Public Law 95-31.(1977-05-23)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1977-05-17
Yea 395Nay 2
PassedHouse · 1977-05-17
Yea 395Nay 2

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