S 1742 · 96th Congress · Emergency Management

A bill to provide legal authority for Soil Conservation Service employees to assist in local search and rescue operations when called upon by responsible local authorities.

Introduced 1979-09-12· Sponsored by Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.(1979-09-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Soil Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture to assist in local search and rescue operations required as a result of emergencies caused by fires, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, and similar disasters.…

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