HR 1656 · 96th Congress · Emergency Management

A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.

Introduced 1979-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]· 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.(1979-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide that a declaration of a state of emergency is effective as of the date on which the emergency or major disaster commenced. Stipulates that the Governor of the affected State shall determine the date on which the emergency or major disaster commenced.…

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