legislation: 99-s-2574

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99-s-2574 99 s 2574 A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide more effective assistance to disaster and emergency victims. Emergency Management 1986-06-19 1986-06-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 19 Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the establishment of local disaster assistance centers which shall: (1) gather and disseminate information regarding Federal, State, and local assistance programs; (2) accept applications; and (3) provide program counseling. Provides for the removal of debris (including dying trees) from private property that is within 200 feet of a residence situated on such property. Requires that at least two 60-day offers of temporary housing assistance be made to qualifying persons in a disaster area. Increases aggregate individual and family grant amounts. Sets a 60-day deadline for payment of approved work under such Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  

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