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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/23/2011
12/23/2011
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Disaster Relief - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2012 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Disaster Relief Fund. Makes appropriations for disaster relief to the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers--Civil, for: (1) the Mississippi River and Tributaries for necessary expenses for the repair of damages to federal projects resulting from a major disaster; (2) Operation and Maintenance for necessary expenses to dredge navigation channels in response to, and repair damage to Corps projects resulting from, a major disaster; and (3) Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies for necessary expenses to prepare for flood, hurricane, and other natural disasters and support emergency operations, repair, and other activities authorized by law in response to a major disaster. Title II: Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Social Security Adminstration for continuing disability reviews under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act and for the cost associated with conducting redeterminations of eligibility under title XVI. Title III: General Provision - Provides that each amount appropriated or made available in this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved.
AI Summary
This bill, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012, provides additional funding for fiscal year 2012 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its Disaster Relief Fund, which helps communities recover from major disasters. It also allocates funds to the Department of Defense, specifically the Army Corps of Engineers, for repairing damages to federal projects caused by major disasters, dredging navigation channels affected by disasters, and preparing for and responding to flood, hurricane, and other natural disasters. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to the Social Security Administration to continue reviewing disability benefits under Title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act, and to re-evaluate eligibility for benefits under Title XVI. A general provision clarifies that all funds appropriated by this Act are in addition to any other funds already allocated for the relevant fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 112-77. (on 12/23/2011)
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