bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
100-sconres-131,100,sconres,131,A concurrent resolution supporting the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction by endorsing the establishment of a United States Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.,Emergency Management,1988-07-07,1988-10-19,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,8,Declares that the Congress endorses the establishment of a United States Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction as a means of supporting the goal of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction to enhance existing cooperative efforts and promote new cooperative efforts to reduce the devastating impact of natural hazards.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
100-hr-4936,100,hr,4936,Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act,Emergency Management,1988-06-28,1988-10-21,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]",MO,D,V000112,8,"(Measure passed House, amended) Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act - Amends the Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior to enter into reciprocal agreements with foreign fire organizations for wildfire protection and, in the absence of such an agreement, to accept emergency wildfire protection from a foreign fire organization or provide it to a foreign nation when to do so is in our best  interest.  Continues, on a permanent basis, the reimbursement of Canada or Canadian fire organizations for U.S. wildfire protection furnished pursuant to specified agreements.",2025-01-14T16:41:20Z,
100-hr-4687,100,hr,4687,"A bill to establish a trust fund using civil penalties collected under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 to compensate victims of the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut.",Emergency Management,1988-05-25,1988-07-05,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.,House,"Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]",CT,R,S001144,5,"Establishes a trust fund using civil penalties collected under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to compensate victims of the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut.",2025-07-21T19:44:15Z,
100-hr-4647,100,hr,4647,"A bill to provide for the establishment of the National Commission on Natural Resources Disasters, to provide for increased planning and cooperation with local fire fighting forces in the event of forest fires, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1988-05-19,1988-06-28,See H.R.4936.,House,"Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]",CA,R,H000528,0,"Title I:  National Commission on Natural Resources Disasters - Establishes a National Commission on the 1987 Natural Resources Disaster to study the effects of the fires in western and southeastern States and  make recommendations concerning a smooth transition from the loss of natural resources. Directs the Commission to study the effects of the fires on:  (1) the economic stability of the affected communities; (2) the availability of sufficient timber supplies to meet future industry needs; (3) fish and wildlife habitats; (4) recreation in the affected areas; (5) the ecosystems in the areas; and (6) management plans of the affected National Forest System lands.  Requires a report to the Secretary of Agriculture by December 1, 1989. Authorizes the Commission to accept contributions of money and services in carrying out its duties. Authorizes the Secretary, if contributions are insufficient, to transfer to the Commission funds available from the general fund of the Treasury. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to the Secretary. Title II:  Forest Fire Fighting Planning and Cooperation - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to report to the Congress on the rehabilitation needs of each national forest resulting from forest fire damage during the previous year. Requires the Secretary to offer training programs annually to certify volunteers for suppressing forest fires on National Forest System lands. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the local fire emergency mobilization plans for fire fighting equipment in each area of the National Forest System which is prone to forest fires. Amends Federal law authorizing reciprocal fire protection agreements between U.S. agencies and other fire fighting organizations by deleting proximity restrictions on the use and reimbursement of foreign firefighting organizations for fighting wildfires throughout the United States.  Requires the agency head to determine that no U.S. firefighting organization is reasonably available to provide such protection before funds are expended for foreign fire protection.",2024-02-05T11:45:06Z,
100-s-2380,100,s,2380,Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1988,Emergency Management,1988-05-12,1988-10-22,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT]",VT,R,S000776,3,"Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1988 - Renames the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 the Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Amends such Act to establish an emergency assistance program.  Sets forth procedures for State governors to request the President to determine an emergency.  Describes general Federal assistance under such an emergency, including debris removal assistance.  Limits the amount of emergency assistance to $5,000,000, which may be exceeded if the President finds it necessary.  Requires the President to report to the Congress on the nature and extent of an emergency when such limitation is exceeded. Increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the maximum amount of grants to States for improvement, maintenance, and updating of State plans. Allows the consideration of economic status when providing disaster assistance. Requires public and private nonprofit facilities in flood hazard areas to maintain flood insurance. Declares that major disaster and emergency assistance shall not be considered income or a resource when determining benefit levels for Federal programs. Declares that major disaster and emergency assistance shall not be deemed a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the Federal Government to recover the cost of assistance from any person whose negligent act or omission, or whose act or omission while engaged in ultra-hazardous activity, resulted in an emergency of major disaster. Directs the President to conduct audits and investigations necessary to ensure compliance with this Act. Sets forth provisions relating to criminal and civil penalties. Sets forth procedures for State governors to request declarations by the President that a major disaster exists.  Requires such request to be based on a finding that effective response to such disaster is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments and that Federal assistance is necessary.  Describes general and essential assistance that the President may provide. Decreases from 100 percent to 75 percent the Federal share of the cost to repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace public facilities and private nonprofit facilities which are damaged by a major disaster.  Declares the Federal share of assistance for debris removal to be 75 percent. Provides for temporary housing assistance for up to 18 months after the date of a major disaster. Authorizes the President to extend such period due to extraordinary circumstances.  Declares the Federal share of such assistance to be 100 percent of eligible costs. Declares the Federal share to be 75 percent for a group site development of mobile homes or other readily fabricated dwellings. Authorizes the President to contribute up to 50 percent of the cost of implementing hazard mitigation measures which would be cost effective and would substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in the area affected by a major disaster. Declares that disaster unemployment assistance is not payable for any week for which an individual is entitled to unemployment compensation or waiting week credit.  Provides for reducing disaster unemployment assistance by any amounts received from private income protection insurance compensation. Modifies the requirement that the States repay the advances on matching grants made by the Federal Government for individual and family disaster relief grants by deferring repayment (and the interest accruing thereon) for a maximum period of two years from the date of the major disaster declaration.  Increases from $5,000 to $7,500 the maximum aggregate grant amount which an individual or family may receive with respect to any one major disaster. Repeals disaster relief provisions regarding purchasers of Federal timber. Removes the Canal Zone from coverage under such Act. Prohibits a State from being ruled ineligible to receive disaster assistance solely by virtue of an arithmetic formula based on income or population.",2025-08-28T20:06:11Z,
100-s-2381,100,s,2381,A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.,Emergency Management,1988-05-12,1988-06-22,Subcommittee on Consumer. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]",TN,D,G000321,1,Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
100-hconres-290,100,hconres,290,A concurrent resolution supporting the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction by endorsing the establishment of a United States Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.,Emergency Management,1988-05-03,1988-09-22,Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]",CA,D,B000918,12,Declares that the Congress endorses the establishment of a United States Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction as a means of supporting the goal of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction to enhance existing cooperative efforts and promote new cooperative efforts to reduce the devastating impact of natural hazards.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
100-hr-4419,100,hr,4419,A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.,Emergency Management,1988-04-20,1988-10-06,Became Public Law No: 100-476.,House,"Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]",PA,D,W000044,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991.  Sets a limit on the authorization of such appropriations for National Emergency Training Center site administration. Requires the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to study and report to the Congress by January 1, 1989, concerning the quality, availability, and degree of use of fire prevention systems for the hearing impaired.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
100-s-2086,100,s,2086,"A bill to establish a trust fund using civil penalties collected under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 to compensate victims of the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut.",Emergency Management,1988-02-24,1988-09-26,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 998.,Senate,"Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT]",CT,R,W000253,1,"Establishes a trust fund using civil penalties collected under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to compensate victims of the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
100-hr-3792,100,hr,3792,"A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to declare the recent Long Island brown tide contamination a disaster for purposes of providing disaster assistance under the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1987-12-17,1987-12-22,"Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.",House,"Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1]",NY,D,H000670,19,Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to declare the recent Long Island brown tide contamination a disaster for purposes of providing disaster assistance under the Small Business Act. Prohibits making eligibility of individual applicants for assistance dependent on:  (1) the number of disaster victims in any county or other political subdivision; or (2) whether or not an applicant who normally conducts operations in the area of such contamination is otherwise situated or located in such area.,2024-02-07T15:46:26Z,
100-hr-3694,100,hr,3694,"A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to declare the recent North Carolina coast red tide contamination a disaster for purposes of providing disaster assistance under the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1987-12-03,1987-12-10,"Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.",House,"Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]",NC,D,J000256,7,Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to declare the recent North Carolina coast red tide contamination a disaster for purposes of providing disaster assistance under the Small Business Act. Prohibits making eligibility of individual applicants for assistance dependent on:  (1) the number of disaster victims in any county or other political subdivision; or (2) whether or not an applicant who normally conducts operations in the area of such contamination is otherwise situated or located in such area.,2024-02-07T15:46:26Z,
100-hr-3704,100,hr,3704,Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1988,Emergency Management,1987-12-03,1988-09-29,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]",PA,D,W000044,3,"(Measure passed House, amended) Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidelines governing the use and installation of automatic sprinkler systems and smoke detectors in places of public accommodation. Includes within such guidelines the requirements that, in each public accommodation: (1) an automatic smoke detection system be installed in accordance with the appropriate American National Standard for Fire Alarm Systems; and (2) an automatic sprinkler system be installed in accordance with the appropriate American National Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, except in places that are two stories or lower, have no interior corridors, and have immediate exterior egress from rooms to a ground level area.  Requires States to submit to the Director lists of public accommodations which meet such guidelines so that the Director can compile, publish, and distribute to Federal agencies a master list of all public accommodations that meet such guidelines. Authorizes the Director to take steps to encourage States to promote the use of automatic sprinkler and smoke detection systems and to disseminate information on the life safety value and use of such systems. Amends Federal law to limit the studies and surveys conducted to establish the lodging expenses of Federal employees on official business to public accommodations which meet such guidelines.  Prohibits the General Services Administration (GSA) from listing rates offered by places of public accommodation which do not meet such guidelines in any directory of lodging accommodations for Federal employees on official business. Requires that such directories include a description of the access and safety devices which each listed public accommodation provides for handicapped guests. Prohibits Federal funding for the specified purpose of sponsoring conferences, meetings, and similar events at public accommodations that do not meet such guidelines.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
100-hr-3630,100,hr,3630,A bill to provide for the establishment of the National Commission on the 1987 Natural Resources Disaster.,Emergency Management,1987-11-10,1988-06-28,See H.R.4936.,House,"Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]",CA,R,H000528,5,"Establishes a National Commission on the 1987 Natural Resources Disaster to study the effects of the fires in two western States and  make recommendations concerning a smooth transition from the loss of natural resources.  Directs the Commission to study the effects of the fires on:  (1) the economic stability of the affected communities; (2) the availability of sufficient timber supplies to meet future industry needs; (3) fish and wildlife habitats; (4) recreation in the affected areas; (5) the ecosystems in the areas; and (6) management plans of the affected National Forest System lands. Requires a report to the Secretary of Agriculture by December 1, 1988. Authorizes the Commission to accept contributions of money and services in carrying out its duties. Authorizes the Secretary, if contributions are insufficient, to transfer to the Commission funds available to the Commodity Credit Corporation. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to the Secretary.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hres-284,100,hres,284,A resolution honoring the firefighters of the United States for their efforts and sacrifices during the summer fire season of 1987.,Emergency Management,1987-10-09,1987-10-13,Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18]",CA,D,L000225,58,Declares that the House of Representatives:  (1) honors U.S. firefighters for their efforts and sacrifices during the summer fire season of 1987; (2) commends those who gave their lives and conveys condolences to their families and loved ones; and (3) expresses gratitude to all firefighters who fought to protect lives and land in the western United States.,2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
100-s-1503,100,s,1503,"A bill to cancel repayment of the community disaster loan made to the City of Prichard, Alabama.",Emergency Management,1987-07-17,1987-07-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,1,"Cancels repayment of the community disaster loan made to the city of Prichard, Alabama.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
100-hjres-328,100,hjres,328,"A joint resolution to recognize the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as the official national memorial to career and volunteer firefighters who die in the line of duty.",Emergency Management,1987-07-01,1987-10-28,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.,House,"Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]",MD,D,B001220,50,"(Measure passed House, amended) Recognizes the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as the official national memorial to volunteer and career firefighters who die in the line of duty.",2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
100-s-1453,100,s,1453,Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1987,Emergency Management,1987-06-30,1987-06-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]",PA,R,H000456,22,"Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to make eligible for assistance for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, and replacement of damaged facilities special purpose local governments such as levee districts, irrigation districts, and reclamation districts. Declares that the Federal share of such assistance shall not be less than 75 percent (currently, such assistance must not exceed 100 percent). Requires the President to issue rules which provide for the recognition of differences existing among urban, suburban, and rural lands to facilitate adequate removal of debris and wreckage from large lots.  Declares the Federal share of assistance for debris removal to be 75 percent. Provides for temporary housing assistance for up to 18 months after the date of a major disaster. Authorizes the President to extend such period for an additional 18 months due to extraordinary circumstances.  Declares the Federal share of such assistance to be 100 percent of eligible costs.  Provides that temporary housing assistance may not be used for reconstruction or rehabilitation of damaged property when the cost of such assistance exceeds the cost of other applicable types of housing. Sets forth notification requirements for the President when persons apply for temporary housing assistance, including:  (1) all forms of assistance available; (2) criteria that must be met to qualify for each type of assistance; (3) limitations which apply to each type of assistance; and (4) the address and telephone number of offices responsible for assisting applicants. Requires that housing assistance account for the applicant's location of and travel time to:  (1) the applicant's place of business; (2) schools which family members may attend; (3) any home or place of business whose destruction or damage is the result of the major disaster which created the need for assistance; and (4) crops or livestock the applicant tends which provide 25 percent or more of the applicant's annual income. Includes in the individual and family grant program an authorization for the President to make grants to States for land use and construction projects designed to mitigate future major disaster-related loss. Authorizes a State to expend up to ten percent (currently, three percent) of any such grant for administrative expenses.  Increases the limitation on such grants for families and individuals from $5,000 to $10,000. Repeals the restriction that crisis counseling be provided only through the National Institute of Mental Health. Removes the authority of the President to make grants to States for the removal of damaged timber from private lands. Provides that appeals arising from assistance decisions must be acted upon within 60 days of the receipt of such appeal. Declares that eligibility for Federal disaster assistance begins on the date:  (1) of the occurrence of the disaster; or (2) on which eligible costs are incurred, whichever is earlier. Declares that disaster assistance shall not be restricted to limit assistance to a particular geographic area. Sets forth procedures for State governors to request declarations by the President that a major disaster exists.  Requires such request to be based on a finding that effective response to such disaster is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments and that Federal assistance is necessary. Describes general and essential assistance that the President may provide. Authorizes the President to contribute up to 50 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures. Establishes an emergency assistance program.  Sets forth procedures for State governors to request the President to declare an emergency.  Describes general Federal assistance under such an emergency.  Limits the amount of emergency assistance to $5,000,000, which may be exceeded if the President finds it necessary.  Requires the President to report to the Congress on the nature and extent of an emergency when such limitation is exceeded. Requires public and private nonprofit facilities in flood hazard areas to maintain flood insurance. Declares that major disaster and emergency assistance shall not be considered income or a resource when determining benefit levels for Federal programs. Requires the President to establish comprehensive standards to be used to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal emergency and major disaster response programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Authorizes the Federal Government to recover the cost of assistance from any person whose negligent act or omission, or whose act or omission while engaged in ultrahazardous activity, resulted in an emergency or major disaster. Directs the President to conduct audits and investigations necessary to ensure compliance with this Act. Revises provisions relating to criminal and civil penalties. Increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the maximum amount of grants to States for improvement, maintenance, and updating of State plans. Renames the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 the Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.",2025-08-28T20:06:26Z,
100-hr-2707,100,hr,2707,Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1987,Emergency Management,1987-06-17,1988-11-23,Became Public Law No: 100-707.,House,"Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21]",PA,R,R000243,111,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I:  Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments - Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1988 - Renames the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 as the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Amends such Act to eliminate the congressional intent to provide a long-range economic recovery program for major disaster areas as a means of assistance to State and local governments. Amends such Act to revise the definition of an emergency to mean any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Provides that a major disaster means any natural catastrophe. (Currently, both definitions specify types of emergencies and disasters.) Increases the maximum amount that may be authorized for grants to States for plans for disaster preparedness programs. Reorganizes existing titles III, IV, and V of such Act (major disaster and emergency assistance administration, major disaster assistance programs, and emergency assistance programs, respectively) and makes various technical and conforming changes. Provides that Federal major disaster and emergency assistance and comparable assistance provided by States, local governments, and disaster assistance organizations shall not be considered as income or a resource when determining benefit levels under federally funded income assistance or resource-tested benefit programs. Requires the President to establish comprehensive standards to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of major disaster and emergency assistance programs under this Act. Establishes penalties for the misuse of funds and the violation of provisions under this Act.  Authorizes the Attorney General to seek relief in an appropriate United States district court. Declares that any person who intentionally causes a condition for which Federal assistance is provided under this Act is liable to the United States for the reasonable costs incurred by the United States in responding to the disaster or emergency, to the extent that the costs are attributable to the negligent or intentional act or omission of the person. Requires an action for reasonable costs to be brought in an appropriate U.S. district court. Declares that a person is not liable for costs incurred by the United States as a result of actions taken or omitted by such person in the course of rendering care or assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency. Directs the President to conduct audits and investigations as necessary to assure compliance with this Act. Authorizes the President to make loans and advances to eligible applicants for the non-Federal share of costs incurred during a disaster. Prohibits preclusion of a geographic area from receiving assistance solely by virtue of an arithmetic formula or sliding scale based on income or population. Authorizes the President to prescribe rules and regulations as necessary to carry out this Act. Declares the Federal share of providing essential assistance after a major disaster to be 75 percent. Provides for the use of Department of Defense resources during the immediate aftermath of an incident which may ultimately qualify for assistance at the request of a Governor of an affected State. Limits such assistance to ten days.  Declares the Federal share of such assistance to be not less than 75 percent. Authorizes the President to contribute up to 50 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures which substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster. Includes associated expenses of State or local governments or owners of private nonprofit facilities as authorized costs for which the President may make contributions for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public facility which is damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.  Sets forth the minimum Federal share for such assistance.  Declares that such assistance may not be used for any required State or local government cost-sharing contribution. Provides for reducing Federal assistance to any public facility or private nonprofit facility located in a specified flood hazard area that is not covered by flood insurance after the 180th day following the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for determining the net eligible costs and associated expenses of repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing a public or private nonprofit facility. Makes private nonprofit facilities eligible for debris removal assistance. Requires the President to issue rules which provide for the recognition of differences existing among urban, suburban, and rural lands to facilitate adequate removal of debris and wreckage from large lots.  Declares the Federal share of assistance for debris removal to be 75 percent. Provides for temporary housing assistance for up to 18 months after the date of a major disaster.  Authorizes the President to extend such 18-month period due to extraordinary circumstances. Declares the Federal share of such assistance to be 100 percent of eligible costs. Authorizes the President to make temporary mortgage and rental payments (limited to 18 months) on behalf of individuals and families who, as a result of financial hardship caused by a major disaster, have received written notice of dispossession or eviction from a residence by reason of a foreclosure, cancellation of a contract of sale, or termination of any lease entered into prior to such disaster. Sets forth notification requirements for the President when persons apply for temporary housing assistance, including: (1) all forms of assistance available; (2) criteria that must be met to qualify for each type of assistance; (3) limitations which apply to each type of assistance; and (4) the address and telephone number of offices responsible for assisting applicants. Requires that housing assistance account for the applicant's location of and travel time to:  (1) the applicant's place of business; (2) schools which family members may attend; (3) any home or place of business whose destruction or damage is the result of the major disaster which created the need for assistance; and (4) crops or livestock the applicant tends which provide 25 percent or more of the applicant's annual income. Authorizes the President to pay unemployment assistance to any individual unemployed as a result of a major disaster for the weeks of unemployment for which the individual is not entitled to any other unemployment compensation. Limits the payment of such assistance to 26 weeks (currently, one year). Requires States to provide reemployment assistance services, without reimbursement under this Act, to individuals who receive Federal unemployment assistance.  Authorizes the President to provide reemployment assistance services to individuals who reside in States that do not provide such services. Includes in the individual and family grant program an authorization for the President to make grants to States for individuals and families adversely affected by a major disaster for meeting disaster-related necessary expenses or serious needs in cases where such individuals or families are unable to meet such expenses or needs through other means. Authorizes a State to expend up to five percent (currently, three percent) of any such grant for administrative expenses. Increases the limitation on such grants for families and individuals from $5,000 to $10,000.  Requires the Governor of a State to administer the individual and family grant program. Repeals the restriction that crisis counseling be provided only through the National Institute of Mental Health. Provides that if certain costs under this Act are estimated at less than $35,000 (currently, $25,000), then the President may make the contribution for such costs based on the estimate. Provides that appeals arising from assistance decisions must be acted upon within 60 days of the receipt of such appeal. Declares that eligibility for Federal disaster assistance begins on the date of the occurrence of the disaster except that expenses which are incurred in anticipation of such disaster may be eligible for Federal assistance. Declares that disaster assistance shall not be restricted to limit assistance to a particular geographic area. Declares the Federal share for emergency assistance to be 100 percent. Requires  payments for assistance under this Act to be completed within 60 days after the date of approval. Directs the President to recommend to the Congress proposals to improve the operational and fiscal relationships that exist among Federal, State, and local major disaster and emergency management officials. Title II:  Great Lakes Damage Assistance and Prevention - Great Lakes Planning Assistance Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to Great Lakes States in the establishment of State programs to reduce and prevent damage attributable to high water levels in the Great Lakes.  Authorizes the Director to make one-time grants for:  (1) preparation of plans for mitigation, warning, emergency operations, and emergency assistance; (2) coordination of available State and Federal assistance; (3) development and implementation of nonstructural measures to reduce or prevent damage attributable to high water levels in the Great Lakes; and (4) assistance to local governments in developing and implementing plans for nonstructural reduction and prevention of damage attributable to high water levels in the Great Lakes.  Authorizes the Director to provide technical assistance for such activities. Requires State matching of such grants with non-Federal funds of 25 percent of the amount of the grant.  Authorizes appropriations for such grants. Requires the Army Corps of Engineers to provide technical and other assistance. Great Lakes Coastal Barrier Act of 1988 - Amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to include in the Coastal Barrier Resources System those coastal barriers of the Great Lakes that are recommended by the Secretary of the Interior to the Congress for review under the Act. Directs the Secretary to recommend to the Congress undeveloped coastal barriers along the Great Lakes that are appropriate for inclusion in the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Prohibits the Secretary from recommending any area which is publicly owned and protected by Federal or State law, or held by a qualified organization primarily for wildlife refuge, sanctuary, recreational, or natural resource conservation purposes. Directs the Secretary, before making the recommendations, to consult with Federal agencies, States bordering on the Great Lakes, and the public. Gives the Congress 90 days after the Secretary submits the boundaries of the coastal barriers to review the boundaries. Declares that, after those 90 days and subject to modification by law, the barriers designated by the Secretary shall be included in the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Directs the Secretary to review the System maps at least once every five years and make modifications to reflect changes occurring as a result of natural forces.  Requires that reviews be made in consultation with appropriate States, coastal zone management agencies, Federal agencies, and the public. States that limitations on Federal expenditures under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act shall not apply to highways located within Michigan if the Congress adds new units to the Coastal Barrier Resources System, and those units include portions of U.S. or State highways in Michigan. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the New York Harbor collection and removal of drift project. Amends the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 1988 to revise the description of that portion of the Hudson River in New York County, New York, that is not a part of the federally authorized channel deepening project.",2025-08-28T20:06:03Z,
100-hr-2500,100,hr,2500,National Flood Insurance Improvement Act of 1987,Emergency Management,1987-05-21,1987-06-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-4]",MI,R,U000031,36,"National Flood Insurance Improvement Act of 1987 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a schedule of payments for a structure covered by flood insurance if such structure is condemned by a State or local authority because it is located on land along the shore of a body of water that is subject to imminent collapse.  Sets forth a schedule of payments following condemnation and demolition before the structure collapses.  Limits the amount of payment if such land collapses or subsides before the owner demolishes and removes the structure, but after the owner has a reasonable period of time following condemnation (or after the date of enactment of the Housing, Community Development, and Homelessness Prevention Act of 1987, whichever occurs later) to demolish and remove it.",2025-08-28T20:07:24Z,
100-hconres-87,100,hconres,87,"A concurrent resolution to recognize the International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado.",Emergency Management,1987-03-25,1987-10-27,Other Measure S.Con.Res.38 Passed House in Lieu.,House,"Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]",CO,R,H000444,78,"(Measure passed House, amended) Recognizes the memorial to be built in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in honor of fire fighters who have died in the line of duty, as the International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial.",2024-02-07T11:39:48Z,
100-hr-1823,100,hr,1823,National Flood Insurance Improvement Act of 1987,Emergency Management,1987-03-25,1987-04-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-4]",MI,R,U000031,23,"National Flood Insurance Improvement Act of 1987 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a schedule of payments for a structure covered by flood insurance if such structure is condemned by a State or local authority because it is located on land along the shore of a body of water that is subject to imminent collapse.  Sets forth a schedule of payments following condemnation and dismantlement before the structure collapses.  Limits the amount of payment if such land collapses or subsides before the owner dismantles and removes the structure, but after the owner has a reasonable period of time following condemnation (or after the date of enactment of this Act, whichever occurs later) to dismantle and remove it.",2025-08-28T20:05:27Z,
100-sconres-38,100,sconres,38,"A concurrent resolution to recognize the International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado.",Emergency Management,1987-03-24,1987-11-09,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]",CO,R,A000219,9,"(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.Con.Res. 87)  Recognizes the memorial to be built in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in honor of fire fighters who have died in the line of duty, as the International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial.",2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
100-hr-1612,100,hr,1612,A bill to authorize appropriations under the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 for fiscal years 1988 and 1989.,Emergency Management,1987-03-16,1988-02-29,Became Public Law No: 100-252.,House,"Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]",NJ,D,R000383,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for contributions to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards. Limits the level of cost sharing for activities under this Act for States which voluntarily engaged in such sharing with FEMA. Prohibits for States meeting certain qualifications the imposition of new cost-sharing requirements for activities under such Act for FY 1988, but permits FEMA to require up to a 25 percent match in FY 1989.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
100-hr-1522,100,hr,1522,A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.,Emergency Management,1987-03-10,1987-06-09,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]",NJ,D,R000383,0,"(Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1988.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
100-hr-981,100,hr,981,"A bill to require certain flammable liquid storage facilities to have overflow alarm systems, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1987-02-04,1987-02-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.,House,"Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]",NJ,D,G000511,0,Requires storage tank facilities which contain flammable liquids to be equipped with high level alarm systems designed to activate upon the threat of an overflow. Subjects plans and specifications to the approval of the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health prior to installation.  Requires the Assistant Secretary to inspect such installations for compliance with this Act. Requires an alarm system to have a distinctive sound signal audible to all personnel in the event of specified occurrences. Requires any high level alarm system at an unattended facility to prevent the flow of flammable liquid in the event of a power failure. Requires systems installed prior to enactment of this Act to be inspected by the Assistant Secretary. Requires fire and emergency plans for facilities to be filed with the appropriate fire department. Directs the Assistant Secretary to assess civil penalties against owners or operators of noncomplying terminals at a certain sum per day.,2025-07-21T19:44:15Z,
100-sres-22,100,sres,22,"A resolution commending the community of Chase, Maryland for its assistance to the rescue workers and the survivors of the Amtrak train accident of January 4, 1987.",Emergency Management,1987-01-06,1987-01-06,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.",Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]",WV,D,B001210,3,"Commends the community of Chase, Maryland, for its assistance to the rescue workers and passengers of the Amtrak train accident of January 4, 1987.",2021-06-10T21:48:12Z,