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Introduced
09/13/2023
09/13/2023
In Committee
09/13/2023
09/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. The office would be responsible for directing and implementing post-disaster economic recovery efforts by the Economic Development Administration and administering related disaster appropriations. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to appoint temporary personnel to the office, convert some of these temporary employees to permanent positions, and establish a disaster team to respond to major disasters and emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Additionally, the bill provides for a 100% federal cost-share for disaster recovery projects and authorizes additional appropriations for post-disaster economic recovery activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4442-4443) (on 09/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2779/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2779/BILLS-118s2779is.pdf |
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