HR 2958 · 97th Congress · Emergency Management

Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-04-01· Sponsored by Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.3537.(1981-05-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984 for: (1) the purposes of such Act; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Revises requirements for temporary housing assistance for those displaced by a major disaster or emergency. Limits the Federal share of financial assistance for debris removal and repair and restoration of damaged facilities to 75 percent of eligible costs. Authorizes the President to loan the remaining 25 percent of such costs to a State under specified circumstances.…

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1 Republican