HR 2365 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Anti-Arson Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]· 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: Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.(1983-04-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Arson Act of 1983 - Establishes an Interagency Committee on Arson Prevention and Control to coordinate Federal anti-arson programs and to provide assistance to State and local governments for the prevention and control of arson. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to to develop and prepare a special statistical report on arson in cooperation with the National Fire Data Center. Directs the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to: (1) conduct a research program for the development of techniques and equipment for use by State and local fire fighting and law enforcement personnel for arson prediction, prevention, and control; (2) establish anti-arson educational and training programs for State and local government; (3) develop materials for community awareness programs; and (4) provide information relative to the prevention, prediction, occurrence, and control of arson. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to provide that fair access to insurance requirements plans shall require policies to be issued only after insurers obtain information from a prospective policyholder with respect to arson. Entitl…

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