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| 93-s-4217 | 93 | s | 4217 | A bill to amend section 1 of the Flood Control Act of 1936 (49 Stat. 1570) to authorize the consideration of public health benefits in support of Federal projects for the control of floods. | Emergency Management | 1974-12-09 | 1974-12-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Taft, Robert, Jr. [R-OH] | OH | R | T000010 | 0 | Authorizes, under the Flood Control Act of 1936, the consideration of public health benefits in support of Federal projects for the control of floods. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-17528 | 93 | hr | 17528 | u34 A bill to authorize the construction of such facilities as deemed necessary by the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) in the vicinity of Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio, for the purpose of providing adequate flood protection to this area. | Emergency Management | 1974-11-26 | 1974-11-26 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | M000718 | 0 | Authorizes the construction of such facilities as deemed necessary by the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) in the vicinity of Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio, for the purpose of providing adequate flood protection to such area. | 2024-08-01T18:39:18Z | |
| 93-hr-17491 | 93 | hr | 17491 | A bill to declare certain flooding in Hamilton County, Ohio, to be a major disaster. | Emergency Management | 1974-11-21 | 1974-11-21 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | C000409 | 0 | Declares specified flooding which occured in Hamilton County, Ohio, in July, 1973, to be a major disaster for the purposes of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. | 2024-08-01T18:39:18Z | |
| 93-hr-17328 | 93 | hr | 17328 | A bill to amend title II of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize research, development, and demonstration projects relating to neighborhood emergency warning systems. | Emergency Management | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24] | TX | D | M000708 | 0 | Authorizes the President, under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, to carry out projects relating to neighborhood emergency warning systems designed to transmit, only to areas immediately threatened or affected by a disaster, audio and visual alarms and verbal instructions. Authorizes to be appropriated for such purposes $50,000,000. | 2024-08-01T18:39:10Z | |
| 93-hr-15284 | 93 | hr | 15284 | A bill to modify section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1085). | Emergency Management | 1974-06-06 | 1974-06-06 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Ullman, Al [D-OR-2] | OR | D | U000004 | 0 | Modifies, under the Flood Control Act, the project for flood protection on Willow Creek, Oregon, to provide for reformulation and construction of the project for purposes of flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, and future irrigation use in accordance with reclamation law of costs allocated to irrigation. Authorizes advance participation with the city of Heppner, Oregon, in the design and construction of those elements of the city's water supply system which must be relocated as a result of project construction. | 2024-08-01T18:37:43Z | |
| 93-s-3537 | 93 | s | 3537 | A bill to modify Section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1085). | Emergency Management | 1974-05-28 | 1974-12-17 | Vetoed by President. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 1 | Modifies the project for flood protection and other purposes on Willow Creek, Oregon, as authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1965 to provide for reformulation and construction of the project for purposes of flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, and future irrigation use in accordance with reclamation law of costs allocated to irrigation. Authorizes advance participation with the city of Heppner, Oregon, in the design and construction of those elements of the city's water supply system which must be relocated as a result of project construction. States that the discount rate applicable to the project prior to enactment of this Act shall remain in effect for purposes of cost-benefit analyses. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-15005 | 93 | hr | 15005 | National Fire Education and Training Act | Emergency Management | 1974-05-23 | 1974-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | National Fire Education and Training Act - Establishes, as a nonprofit and nongovermental instrument, a National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control. Provides that the Board of Directors of the Academy shall be reasonably representative of the various regions of the country, of the various segments of the community including private industry and labor, of all levels of government, of consumer interests, and of the various types of experience which are appropriate to the functions and responsibilities of the Academy. Provides that the functions of the Academy shall be to: (1) recommend actions which can be taken by Federal, State, and local government, and by private individuals and organizations to improve and strengthen fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (2) promote and encourage eligible individuals to pursue careers as administrators of fire service organizations at all levels; (3) develop a curriculum and carry out programs of instructional assistance and special workshops, seminars, conferences, and other such instructional devices that are necessary for the purpose of introduction and dissemination of information gained from investigation, research, and development concerning the areas of fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (4) develop fire service extension programs to encourage and assist States, counties, and local communities to provide continuous training and operational programs in firefighting techniques and procedures concerning the utilization of firefighting equipment, fire suppression and other areas related to firefighting in general; (5) promote and assist universities, community colleges, and other institutions of learning, in planning, developing, strengthening, improving, and carrying out programs and projects concerning fire administration; (6) assist States, counties, and local communities in the development of training programs for firemen; (7) gather data and disseminate information to States, counties, and local communities with respect to … | 2025-09-03T12:48:57Z | |
| 93-s-3435 | 93 | s | 3435 | A bill to authorize a project for flood protection in and in the vicinity of Baytown, Tex. | Emergency Management | 1974-05-02 | 1974-05-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Authorizes a flood protection project in the vicinity of Baytown, Texas. Removes the $15,000 limitation on relocation assistance payable to displaced persons as a result of flooding in the vicinity of Baytown, Texas. Provides that any devaluation of property, after February 13, 1969, due to subsidence or flooding shall be disregarded in determining compensation for such property if the owner of the property owned it at the time of subsidence or flooding. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-14529 | 93 | hr | 14529 | A bill to authorize a project for flood protection in an in the vicinity of Baytown, Tex. | Emergency Management | 1974-05-01 | 1974-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8] | TX | D | E000035 | 0 | Authorizes a flood protection project in the vicinity of Baytown, Texas. Removes the $15,000 limitation on relocation assistance payable to displaced persons as a result of flooding in the vicinity of Baytown, Texas. Provides that any devaluation of property, after February 13, 1969, due to subsidence or flooding shall be disregarded in determining compensation for such property if the owner of the property owned it at the time of subsidence or flooding. | 2024-08-01T18:37:17Z | |
| 93-hr-13320 | 93 | hr | 13320 | A bill to amend the provisions of title III of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended. | Emergency Management | 1974-03-07 | 1974-07-31 | Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 93-1243. | House | Rep. Hebert, F. Edward [D-LA-1] | LA | D | H000437 | 1 | Extends the provisions of Federal law relating to the functions of Federal departments and agencies during a civil defense emergency pursuant to the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to June 30, 1978 (now June 30, 1974). | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-12944 | 93 | hr | 12944 | A bill to provide a tax incentive for installation to certain buildings of fire sprinklers and other fire prevention or extinguishment apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1974-02-21 | 1974-02-21 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] | LA | D | B000592 | 0 | Provides that a taxpayer may elect to treat any qualified fire prevention expenditure as an expenditure which is not chargeable to capital account. States that any expenditure so treated shall be allowed as a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code. Defines the term "qualified fire prevention expenditure" as any expenditure for the installation to any building owned or leased by the taxpayer of a fire sprinkler system or other fire prevention or extinguishment apparatus which meets: (1) standards which would have been required to be so installed under Federal, State, or local law if such building were not exempt from such requirement by reason of being built or modified prior to the effective date of such requirement; or (2) in the case of such installation occurring in the absence of any Federal, State, or local law, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:36:08Z | |
| 93-hr-12529 | 93 | hr | 12529 | A bill to name structure S-5A of the southern Florida flood control district, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, as the "W. Turner Wallis Pumping Station" in memory of the late W. Turner Wallis, first secretary-treasurer and chief engineer for the central and southern Florida flood control district. | Emergency Management | 1974-02-04 | 1974-02-04 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] | FL | D | R000401 | 0 | Designates the structure S-5A of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, as the "W. Turner Wallis Pumping Station" in memory of the late W. Turner Wallis, the first secretary-treasurer and chief engineer for the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. | 2024-08-01T18:35:53Z | |
| 93-hr-12180 | 93 | hr | 12180 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1974-01-21 | 1974-01-21 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] | TX | D | W000763 | 0 | Fire Prevention and Control Act - Title I: Fire Research Center - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a Fire Research Center which shall perform and support basic and applied research on all aspects of fire with the aim of providing specific and technical knowledge applicable to the prevention and reduction of fires. Enumerates specific areas of inquiry for the Fire Research Center, such inquiry to be conducted directly or through contracts or grants. Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $3,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 for the purposes of this title. Repeals Title I of the Fire Research and Safety Act of 1968. Title II: National Bureau of Fire Safety - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a National Bureau of Fire Safety, to improve the Nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training, and improved statistics. Provides that the Director of the National Bureau of Fire Safety shall undertake, in collaboration with existing public and private organizations, a continuing and extensive program of public education in fire prevention and fire safety. Provides that the Director shall conduct a program of continuing development, testing, and evaluation of equipment for use by the Nation's fire, rescue, and civil defense services with the aim of making available improved suppression, protective, auxiliary, and warning devices incorporating the latest technology. Enumerates activites which shall be included in such program. Provides that the Director shall operate directly or through contracts an integrated, comprehensive national fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types in order to provide an accurate national picture of the fire problem, identify major problem areas and assist in setting priorities, determine possible solutions to problems, and monitor progress of pro… | 2025-09-03T12:47:23Z | |
| 93-hr-12071 | 93 | hr | 12071 | A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into negotiated contracts for the protection from fires of lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture. | Emergency Management | 1973-12-20 | 1974-11-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 15 | Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for the procurement and operation of air tanker facilities for the protection and management of the national forests and other lands administered by the Forest Service. States that contracts for such services shall be entered into solely on the basis of capability to perform the required services. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 93-hr-11989 | 93 | hr | 11989 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-12-17 | 1974-04-29 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 1769 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 24 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Fire Prevention and Control Act - =Title I:= Establishes within the Department of Commerce a National Bureau of Fire Safety headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares the function of the Bureau to be to improve the nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training and education, improved statistics, and other relevant efforts. Requires the Director to undertake programs in public education for the further development of fire technology. States that the Director shall operate directly or through contracts an intergrated, comprehensive national fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types. Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, as part of the Bureau, a United States Fire Academy which shall have the mission of advancing the professional development of fire service personnel, civil defense personnel, and related fire safety personnel. States that the Academy shall be headed by a Suprintendent. Sets forth the duties of the Superintendent. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 to carry out the provisions of this title and such sums as may be appropriated for fiscal year 1974. =Title II:= Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Fire Research Center which shall perform and support basic and applied research on all aspects of fire with the aim of providing scientific and technical knowledge applicable to the prevention and reduction of fires. Requires such program to include investigations of (1) the physics and chemistry of combustion processes; (2) the dynamics of flame ignition, flame spread, and flame extinguishment; (3) the composition of combustion products developed by various sources and under various environmental conditions; (4) the unique… | 2025-09-03T12:47:25Z | |
| 93-hr-11990 | 93 | hr | 11990 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-12-17 | 1973-12-17 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 8 | Fire Prevention and Control Act - Title I: Establishes within the Department of Commerce a National Bureau of Fire Safety headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares the function of the Bureau to be to improve the nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training and education, improved statistics, and other relevant efforts. Requires the Director to undertake programs in public education for the further development of fire technology. States that the Director shall operate directly or through contracts an integrated, comprehensive national fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types. Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, as part of the Bureau, a United States Fire Academy which shall have the mission of advancing the professional development of fire service personnel, civil defense personnel, and related fire safety personnel. States that the Academy shall be headed by a Superintendant. Sets forth the duties of the Superintendent. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Establishes within the Department of Commerce a Fire Research Center which shall perform and support basic and applied research on all aspects of fire with the aim of providing scientific and technical knowledge applicable to the prevention and reduction of fires. Requires such program to include investigations of (1) the physics and chemistry of combustion processes; (2) the dynamics of flame ignition, flame spread, and flame extinguishment; (3) the composition of combustion products developed by various sources and under various environmental conditions; (4) the unique aspects of fire hazards arising from the transportation and use in industrial and professional practices of… | 2025-09-03T12:47:23Z | |
| 93-hjres-864 | 93 | hjres | 864 | Joint resolution to amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to increase the limitation on the face amount of flood insurance coverage authorized to be outstanding and to extend the emergency flood insurance program. | Emergency Management | 1973-12-13 | 1973-12-13 | Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency. | House | Rep. Widnall, William B. [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | W000445 | 0 | Provides under the Housing and Urban Development Act, for an increase in the limitation on the face amount of flood insurance coverage authorized to be outstanding. Extends the emergency flood insurance program through February 28, 1974. | 2024-08-01T18:27:43Z | |
| 93-hr-11895 | 93 | hr | 11895 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-12-11 | 1973-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Davis, John W. [D-GA-7] | GA | D | D000122 | 18 | Fire Prevention and Control Act - Title I: Fire Research Center - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a Fire Research Center which shall perform and support basic and applied research on all aspects of fire with the aim of providing scientific and technical knowledge applicable to the prevention and reduction of fires. Enumerates specific areas of inquiry for the Fire Research Center, such inquiry to be conducted directly or through contracts or grants. Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $3,500,00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 for the purposes of this title. Repeals Title I of the Fire Research and Safety Act of 1968. Title II: National Bureau of Fire Safety - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a National Bureau of Fire Safety, to improve the Nation's efforts in fire prevention and control through public education, advanced technology, training, and improved statistics. Provides that the Director of the National Bureau of Fire Safety shall undertake, in collaboration with existing public and private organizations, a continuing and extensive program of public education in fire prevention and fire safety. Provides that the Director shall conduct a program of continuing development, testing, and evaluation of equipment for use by the Nation's fire, rescue, and civil defense services with the aim of making available improved suppression, protective, auxiliary, and warning devices incorporating the latest technology. Enumerates activities which shall be included in such program. Provides that the Director shall operate directly or through contracts an integrated, comprehensive national fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types in order to provide an accurate national picture of the fire problem, identify major problem areas and assist in setting priorities, determine possible solutions to problems, and monitor progress of p… | 2025-09-03T12:47:17Z | |
| 93-s-2798 | 93 | s | 2798 | Water Resources Development Act | Emergency Management | 1973-12-11 | 1974-01-22 | Measure indefinitely postponed, H. R. 10203 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] | AK | D | G000388 | 0 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Water Resources Development Act - Title I: Water Resources Development - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to undertake the design, construction, repair, improvement, and modification of specified public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control and other enumerated purposes. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. Shoreline Erosion Control Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary to conduct, for a period of five fiscal years, a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program. Provides for the establishment of a Shoreline Erosion Advisory Panel. Sets forth the duties of such Panel. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 per year for construction of such projects. Streambank Erosion Control Evaluation and Demonstration Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to direct, establish, and conduct for a period of five fiscal years a national streambank erosion prevention and control demonstration program. States that the program shall consist of: (1) an evaluation of the extent of streambank erosion on navigable rivers and their tributaries; (2) development of new methods and techniques for bank protection, research on soil stability, and identification of the causes of erosion; (3) a report to the Congress on the results of such studies and the recommendations of the Secretary of the Army on means for the prevention and correction of streambank erosion; and (4) demonstration projects, including bank protection works. Directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct navigational and flood-control projects on specified public works. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. River Basin Monetary Authorization Act - Title II: River Basin Monetary Authorizations - Authorizes specified amounts to be appropriated for the prosecution of development plans of enumerated river basins. States that such sums shall not exceed $764,000,000. | 2025-09-03T12:52:36Z | |
| 93-hr-11642 | 93 | hr | 11642 | A bill to amend section 232 of the National Housing Act to authorize insured loans to provide fire safety equipment for nursing homes. | Emergency Management | 1973-11-28 | 1973-11-28 | Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure loans made by financial institutions to nursing homes and intermediate care facilities to provide fire safety equipment. Requires that such loans shall not exceed the Secretary's estimate of the reasonable cost of the equipment fully installed, and shall comply with interest and maturity rates and such other conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. | 2024-08-01T18:35:14Z | |
| 93-s-2638 | 93 | s | 2638 | Fire Safety and Education Act | Emergency Management | 1973-10-30 | 1973-10-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | Fire Safety and Education Act - Declares the findings of Congress and states the purposes of this Act, including: (1) to protect the public against unreasonable risks of death, injury, and property loss associated with fire accidents; and (2) to provide training and education beyond the basic training received by firefighters, including public awareness efforts. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to develop: (1) a comprehensive national fire research and development program to determine the causes of fires, frequency of occurrence, and other pertinent factors, and develop more effective measures of protection against the hazards of death, injury, and damage to property resulting from fire; (2) educational and training programs in fire safety; and (3) a comprehensive fire data and information program. Directs the Secretary to coordinate and review existing and future Federal interagency research and development programs, fire data programs, and fire training and education programs. Provides that the Secretary shall appoint a Fire Safety Advisory Council, to be composed of fifteen members, which he may consult before taking any action under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that the Secretary may perform the functions authorized by the Act either directly or through contracts. (Repeals 15 U.S.C. 278(f) and (g)) | 2025-09-03T12:52:31Z | |
| 93-hr-11034 | 93 | hr | 11034 | A bill to protect the public health and safety by assisting local fire protection districts and departments maintain and improve their firefighting and rescue operations. | Emergency Management | 1973-10-18 | 1973-10-18 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 0 | Establishes the Fire Protection Assistance Administration which shall make annual grants to any fire protection district or department for maintenance, improvement, or expansion of its equipment and services. Establishes eligibility requirements for such units in order to receive grants. Prohibits employment discrimination by units receiving grants. Sets forth a distribution of funds schedule which requires that 30 percent of grant funds be used for fire equipment and 50 percent for maintaining or improving firefighting personnel's pay. Limits a firefighting grant to any one unit to $3,000,000. Requires the Administration to establish the National Fire Protection Advisory Council which shall establish minimum training standards for firefighting personnel, recommended ambulance rescue service standards, and equipment standards for rescue and firefighting. Provides that the Advisory Council shall terminate on June 30, 1976. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. Prohibits the impoundment of such funds. | 2024-08-01T18:34:52Z | |
| 93-hr-10913 | 93 | hr | 10913 | Fire Safety and Education Act | Emergency Management | 1973-10-15 | 1973-10-15 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 0 | Fire Safety and Education Act - States the findings of the Congress that there is a need for professional training and education primarily oriented toward improving the effectiveness of fire departments, developing leadership for fire prevention, and reducing firefighter injuries. States the finding of the Congress that there is a need for a national fire data collection, analysis, and dissemination system to establish priorities for research and action. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to undertake the following functions: (1) to develop and carry out a comprehensive national fire research and development program designed to determine the causes and nature of fires, their frequency of occurrence, and other pertinent factors, and develop more effective measures of protection against the hazards of death, injury, and damage to property resulting from fire; (2) to develop and carry out educational and training programs in fire safety, including public awareness efforts; and (3) to develop and carry out a comprehensive fire data and information program. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a program of basic and applied fire research for the purpose of arriving at an understanding of the fundamental processes underlying all aspects of fire. Authorizes the Secretary to operate a fire data program based on the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of fire information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types. Provides that the program shall be designed to provide an accurate national picture of the fire problem, identify major problem areas and assist in setting priorities, determine possible solutions to problems, and monitor progress of programs to reduce fire losses. Directs the Secretary to: (1) identify competing, overlapping, duplicative, or inefficient programs, and make recommendations to appropriate agency officials and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget concerning the scope and funding of fire programs; (2) encourage Federal inte… | 2025-09-03T12:46:46Z | |
| 93-s-2535 | 93 | s | 2535 | A bill to designate the Chartiers Creek flood protection project in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as the James G. Fulton Flood Protection Project. | Emergency Management | 1973-10-04 | 1973-12-17 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] | PA | R | S000159 | 1 | Designates the portion of the project for flood control protection on Chartiers Creek that is within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as the "James G. Fulton Flood Protection Project." | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-10634 | 93 | hr | 10634 | Earthquake Prevention and Prediction Research Act | Emergency Management | 1973-10-02 | 1973-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Johnson, Albert W. [R-PA-23] | PA | R | J000115 | 0 | Earthquake Prevention and Prediction Research Act - Directs the National Science Foundation to undertake a program of research which shall: (1) develop techniques insofar as possible for preventing the occurrences of, reducing the severity of, or otherwise directly minimizing the impact of earthquakes; (2) advance earthquake engineering research; (3) develop more accurate and reliable methods of earthquake-resistant analysis and design for all types of structures and for a variety of ground conditions; (4) develop improved methods, based upon the seismological characteristics of the area, of assessing the earthquake risk at all types of locations in populated areas of high seismic risk, and of establishing land use priorities designed to reduce the hazards from earthquakes; and (5) analyze the behavioral and psychological effects of earthquakes, and develop methods to alleviate and deal with them. Directs the National Science Foundation to develop and conduct a program of earthquake prediction which shall include: (1) heavy instrumentation of areas of high seismic risk where an earthquake would cause substantial injury to life and property, in order to obtain detailed records of data useful in developing earthquake prediction capability; (2) establishment of facilities for the collecting and computerized reduction, analysis, and interpretation from such instruments; (3) supporting procedures for field laboratory, and related theoretical studies directed toward description of predictive earthquakes phenomenon; (4) development and field testing of additional instruments which are useful in connection with the foregoing provisions of this section; (5) design and utilization of facilities and methods for the timely distribution of research and development results to the scientific and other concerned communities, including the exchange of useful information with the international earthquake research community; and (6) an analysis of the problems expected to be associated with the issuance of earthquake warnings to … | 2025-09-03T12:46:37Z | |
| 93-hr-10604 | 93 | hr | 10604 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-10-01 | 1973-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Fulton, Richard [D-TN-5] | TN | D | F000424 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:46:31Z | |
| 93-s-2509 | 93 | s | 2509 | A bill to name structure S-5A of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, as the "W. Turner Wallis Pumping Station" in memory of the late W. Turner Wallis, the first Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Engineer for the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. | Emergency Management | 1973-10-01 | 1974-05-16 | Public law 93-284. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 0 | Names structure S-5A of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District located in Palm Beach County, Florida, as the "W. Turner Wallis Pumping Station." | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-10203 | 93 | hr | 10203 | Water Resources Development Act | Emergency Management | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-07 | Public law 93-251. | House | Rep. Blatnik, John Anton [D-MN-8] | MN | D | B000550 | 24 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Water Resources Development Act - =Title I: Water Resources Development= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to undertake the design, construction, repair, improvement, and modification of specified public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control and other enumerated purposes. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. Directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct navigational and flood-control projects on specified public works. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. Streambank Erosion Control Evaluation and Demonstration Act - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to establish and conduct for a period of five fiscal years a national streambank erosion prevention and control demonstration program. Provides that the program shall consist of: (1) an evaluation of the extent of streambank erosion on navigable rivers and their tributaries; (2) development of new methods and techniques for bank protection, research on soil stability, and identification of the causes of erosion; (3) a report to the Congress on the results of such studies and the recommendations of the Secretary of the Army on means for the prevention and correction of streambank erosion; and (4) demonstration projects, including bank protection works. Requires that demonstration projects authorized by this section shall be undertaken on streams selected to reflect a variety of geographical and environmental conditions, including streams with naturally occurring erosion problems and streams with erosion caused or increased by manmade structures or activities. Shoreline Erosion Control Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary to conduct, for a period of five fiscal years, a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program. Provides for the establishment of a Shoreline Erosion Advisory Panel. Sets forth the duties of such Panel. Authorizes an ap… | 2025-09-03T12:46:27Z | |
| 93-hr-10204 | 93 | hr | 10204 | Water Resources Development Act | Emergency Management | 1973-09-12 | 1973-09-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Blatnik, John Anton [D-MN-8] | MN | D | B000550 | 13 | Water Resources Development Act - Title I: Water Resources Development - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to undertake the design, construction, repair, improvement, and modification of specified public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control and other enumerated purposes. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. Shoreline Erosion Control Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary to conduct, for a period of five fiscal years, a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program. Provides for the establishment of a Shoreline Erosion Advisory Panel. Sets forth the duties of such Panel. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 per year for construction of such projects. Directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct navigational and flood-control projects on specified public works. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such projects. River Basin Monetary Authorization Act - Title II: River Basin Monetary Authorizations - Authorizes specified amounts to be appropriated for the prosecution of development plans of enumerated river basins. States that such sums shall not exceed $764,000,000. | 2025-09-03T12:46:19Z | |
| 93-hr-9920 | 93 | hr | 9920 | Earthquake Prevention and Prediction Research Act | Emergency Management | 1973-08-03 | 1973-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-28] | CA | R | B000330 | 10 | Earthquake Prevention and Prediction Research Act - Directs the National Science Foundation to undertake a program of research which shall: (1) develop techniques insofar as possible for preventing the occurrences of, reducing the severity of, or otherwise directly minimizing the impact of earthquakes; (2) advance earthquake engineering research; (3) develop more accurate and reliable methods of earthquake-resistant analysis and design for all types of structures and for a variety of ground conditions; (4) develop improved methods, based upon the seismological characteristics of the area, of assessing the earthquake risk at all types of locations in populated areas of high seismic risk, and of establishing land use priorities designed to reduce the hazards from earthquakes; and (5) analyze the behavioral and psychological effects of earthquakes, and develop methods to alleviate and deal with them. Directs the National Science Foundation to develop and conduct a program of earthquake prediction which shall include: (1) heavy instrumentation of areas of high seismic risk where an earthquake would cause substantial injury to life and property, in order to obtain detailed records of data useful in developing earthquake prediction capability; (2) establishment of facilities for the collecting and computerized reduction, analysis, and interpretation from such instruments; (3) supporting procedures for field laboratory, and related theoretical studies directed toward description of predictive earthquakes phenomenon; (4) development and field testing of additional instruments which are useful in connection with the foregoing provisions of this section; (5) design and utilization of facilities and methods for the timely distribution of research and development results to the scientific and other concerned communities, including the exchange of useful information with the international earthquake research community; and (6) an analysis of the problems expected to be associated with the issuance of earthquake warnings to … | 2025-09-03T12:46:13Z | |
| 93-hr-9939 | 93 | hr | 9939 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-08-03 | 1973-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:46:13Z | |
| 93-s-2356 | 93 | s | 2356 | A bill to modify the project for flood control and improvement of the lower Mississippi River. | Emergency Management | 1973-08-03 | 1973-08-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR] | AR | D | M000332 | 3 | Provides that the Secretary of the Army may acquire substitute lands for the flood control and improvement of the lower Mississippi River project, where the lands originally authorized to be acquired are no longer suitable for the purpose of mitigating losses to wildlife resulting from Federal improvements. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-9848 | 93 | hr | 9848 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-08-02 | 1973-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Wyman, Louis C. [R-NH-1] | NH | R | W000782 | 0 | Fire Prevention and Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the Federal Government must help to develop solutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by Federal, State, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other Federal departments, and organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy to (1) facilitate education and training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist in the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control, and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth the composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Developme… | 2025-09-03T12:46:12Z | |
| 93-s-2310 | 93 | s | 2310 | A bill to amend the act of October 27, 1965, to change the procedure prescribed for local interests for making local contributions for the cost of the work and to amend the responsibility for operation and maintenance of the navigation structures required for the project for hurricane-flood protection on Lake Ponchartrain, La. | Emergency Management | 1973-08-01 | 1973-08-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 1 | Provides that local interests, under the Flood Control Act of 1965, shall pay one-third of all required non-Federal costs for hurricane-flood protection on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, during the period of project construction. States that the cost of maintaining and operating project navigation structures shall be a Federal expense. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-9714 | 93 | hr | 9714 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-31 | 1973-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | H000158 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:46:08Z | |
| 93-hr-9677 | 93 | hr | 9677 | Flood Plains Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-30 | 1973-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Waldie, Jerome R. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | W000035 | 0 | Flood Plains Conservation Act - Provides that all Federal agencies conducting, assisting, permitting, or supporting construction of water and related land development, urban and industrial development, agricultural development, highway development, airport development, other construction, or any related activity in or on the flood plains of the United States are directed to give priority consideration to the protection and preservation of flood plain resources and related values, and shall in formulating plans for flood prevention, flood control, flood routing, runoff and water flow retardation, drainage, soil conservation, erosion control, navigation and similar and related developments, or for assisting in planning and furthering such developments, select structural means and programs of flood plain management that will preserve, protect, and restore the natural flood capacity, soil conservation, and groundwater replenishment functions, the natural scenic, inspirational, esthetic, and recreational values, and the historic, archeologic, ecologic, and other scientific values of flood plains to the fullest practicable extent. Provides that properties acquired pursuant to this Act shall be dedicated in perpetuity to uses which are compatible with intermittent flooding and which are in accord with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct and sponsor studies, surveys, and research related to the hydrologic and ecologic characteristics and values of the Nation's flood plains and to their management for the best interests of the people as a whole. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:46:08Z | |
| 93-hr-9564 | 93 | hr | 9564 | A bill to amend the Flammable Fabrics Act to extend the provisions of that act to construction materials used in the interiors of homes, offices, and other places of assembly or accommodation, and to authorize the establishment of toxicity standards. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 5 | Provides that the provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act shall extend to construction materials used in the interiors of homes, offices, and other places of assembly or accommodation. Authorizes the establishment of toxicity standards by the Secretary of Commerce. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1191) | 2024-08-01T18:33:38Z | |
| 93-hr-9566 | 93 | hr | 9566 | National Fire Education and Training Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 5 | National Fire Education and Training Act - Establishes, as a nonprofit and nongovernmental Instrument, a National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control. Provides that the board of directors of the Academy shall be reasonably representative of the various regions of the country, of the various segments of the community including private industry and labor, of all levels of government, of consumer interests, and of the various types of experience which are appropriate to the functions and responsibilities of the Academy. Provides that the functions of the Academy shall be to: (1) recommend actions which can be taken by Federal, State, and local government, and by private individuals and organizations to improve and strengthen fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (2) promote and encourage eligible individuals to pursue careers as administrators of fire service organizations at all levels; (3) develop a curriculum and carry out programs of instructional assistance and special workshops, seminars, conferences, and other such instructional devices that are necessary for the purpose of introduction and dissemination of information gained from investigation, research, and development concerning the areas of fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (4) develop fire service extension programs to encourage and assist States, counties, and local communities to provide continuous training and operational programs in firefighting techniques and procedures concerning the utilization of firefighting equipment, fire suppression and other areas related to firefighting in general; (5) promote and assist universities, community colleges, and other institutions of learning, in planning, developing, strengthening, improving, and carrying out programs and projects concerning fire administration; (6) assist States, counties, and local communities in the development of training programs for firemen; (7) gather data and disseminate information to States, counties, and local communities with respect to f… | 2025-09-03T12:46:03Z | |
| 93-hr-9567 | 93 | hr | 9567 | A bill to provide the Secretary of Commerce with the authority to make grants to States, counties, and local communities to pay for up to one-half of the costs of training programs for firemen. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 5 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to States, counties, and local communities to pay up to one-half of the total costs of training programs for firemen. Provides that a State, county, or local community program shall be considered approved if: (1) it is a program to train either volunteer or professional firemen in fire fighting techniques; (2) it is carried out under the auspices of a duly elected governmental body or an incorporated body; (3) the curriculum of the program is provided or approved by the National Academy of Fire Protection and Control; and (4) it is subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary finds necessary or appropriate. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9568 | 93 | hr | 9568 | National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 5 | National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse Act - Establishes a national clearinghouse within the National Bureau of Standards to be known as the National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse to collect information and data relating to: (1) incidents of fires in the United States and their causes, locations and resultant deaths, injuries and property loss; (2) technological research and development with respect to fire suppression and prevention; and (3) hazardous substances. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish annually a catalogue of information and data stored in the Clearinghouse. Provides that copies shall be made available to interested persons and the general public. Authorizes the Secretary to prepare abstracts, digests, bibliographies, indexes, microfilms, and other reproductions of stored information and data and to make such items available to State and local goverments, industry and business, Federal agencies, and other interested persons. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain within the clearinghouse an emergency information center to provide fire service organizations with information at any time. Directs the Secretary to obtain a nationwide telephone number for such purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:46:03Z | |
| 93-hr-9569 | 93 | hr | 9569 | A bill to provide the Secretary of Commerce with the authority to make grants to accredited institutions of higher education to pay for up to one-half of the costs of fire science programs. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 5 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to accredited institutions of higher education to pay for up to one-half of the costs of fire science programs. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9570 | 93 | hr | 9570 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 4 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to local fire departments to cover one-half of the cost of the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9571 | 93 | hr | 9571 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 4 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of purchasing heat-protective fire fighting suits and breathing apparatus. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9572 | 93 | hr | 9572 | A bill to extend for 3 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to carry out fire research and safety programs. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] | CT | R | S000836 | 4 | Extends for three years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to carry out fire research and safety programs. Authorizes appropriations totalling $125,000,000 for such programs for fiscal years 1974-1976. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9583 | 93 | hr | 9583 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-25 | 1973-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Patman, Wright [D-TX-1] | TX | D | P000103 | 18 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:46:03Z | |
| 93-hr-9500 | 93 | hr | 9500 | A bill to authorize and provide for the construction of the 4-Mile Run project, in the city of Alexander and Arlington County, Va.. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-23 | 1973-07-23 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8] | VA | R | P000080 | 1 | Authorizes the construction of the Fourmile Run project, in the city of Alexandria and Arlington County, Virginia for flood protection in substantial conformance with House Document Numbered 91-358 at an estimated cost of $42,800,000. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9434 | 93 | hr | 9434 | A bill to encourage consideration of nonstructural alternatives to flood damage prevention. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-19 | 1973-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Requires the consideration of nonstructural alternatives to flood damage prevention in the survey, planning, or design by Federal agencies of projects involving flood protections. | 2024-08-01T18:33:42Z | |
| 93-hr-9439 | 93 | hr | 9439 | Flood Plains Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-19 | 1973-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 0 | Flood Plains Conservation Act - Provides that all Federal agencies conducting, assisting, permitting, or supporting construction of water and related land development, urban and industrial development, agricultural development, highway development, airport development, other construction, or any related activity in or on the flood plains of the United States are directed to give priority consideration to the protection and preservation of flood plain resources and related values, and shall in formulating plans for flood prevention, flood control, flood routing, runoff and water flow retardation, drainage, soil conservation, erosion control, navigation and similar and related developments, or for assisting in planning and furthering such developments, select structural means and programs of flood plain management that will preserve, protect, and restore the natural flood capacity, soil conservation, and groundwater replenishment functions, the natural scenic, inspirational, esthetic, and recreational values, and the historic, archeologic, ecologic, and other scientific values of flood plains to the fullest practicable extent. Provides that properties acquired pursuant to this Act shall be dedicated in perpetuity to uses which are compatible with intermittent flooding and which are in accord with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct and sponsor studies, surveys, and research related to the hydrologic and ecologic characteristics and values of the Nation's flood plains and to their management for the best interests of the people as a whole. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:46:02Z | |
| 93-hr-9374 | 93 | hr | 9374 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-18 | 1973-07-18 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Patman, Wright [D-TX-1] | TX | D | P000103 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:57Z | |
| 93-hr-9227 | 93 | hr | 9227 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-12 | 1973-07-12 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25] | PA | D | C000431 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:51Z | |
| 93-hr-9217 | 93 | hr | 9217 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-07-11 | 1973-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:56Z | |
| 93-hr-9174 | 93 | hr | 9174 | A bill to encourage consideration of nonstructural alternatives to flood damage prevention. | Emergency Management | 1973-07-10 | 1973-07-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 0 | Requires the consideration of nonstructural alternatives to flood damage prevention in the survey, planning, or design by Federal agencies of projects involving flood protections. | 2024-08-01T18:33:23Z | |
| 93-s-2118 | 93 | s | 2118 | A bill to modify the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, N.Y. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-29 | 1973-06-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 1 | Modifies the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamacia Bay, New York. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to commence work on the beach erosion control aspect of the project, independently of the hurricane-flood protection aspect of the project, following the completion of environmental studies regarding that aspect. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-9016 | 93 | hr | 9016 | A bill to modify the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, N. Y., and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-27 | 1973-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] | NY | D | A000018 | 17 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to commence work on the beach erosion control aspect of the project for hurrican-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, New York. States that such work shall be independent of the hurricane-flood protection aspect of the project. | 2024-08-01T18:33:15Z | |
| 93-hr-9017 | 93 | hr | 9017 | A bill to modify the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, N. Y., and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-27 | 1973-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] | NY | D | A000018 | 14 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to commence work on the beach erosion control aspect of the project for hurrican-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, New York. States that such work shall be independent of the hurricane-flood protection aspect of the project. | 2024-08-01T18:33:24Z | |
| 93-s-2078 | 93 | s | 2078 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to make a survey for flood control purposes in the County of San Luis Obispo, California. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-26 | 1973-06-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Army to make a survey for flood control purposes in the county of San Luis Obispo, California. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-8904 | 93 | hr | 8904 | A bill to amend section 426 of title 33, United States Code for the purpose of authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake emergency erosion control projects. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-21 | 1973-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] | FL | D | R000401 | 0 | Authorizes appropriations of $35,000,000 to enable the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake emergency erosion control projects. (Adds 33 U.S.C. 426k) | 2024-08-01T18:33:14Z | |
| 93-hr-8866 | 93 | hr | 8866 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-20 | 1973-06-20 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Patman, Wright [D-TX-1] | TX | D | P000103 | 24 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:45Z | |
| 93-hr-8767 | 93 | hr | 8767 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-18 | 1973-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-9] | CA | D | E000064 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:39Z | |
| 93-hr-8730 | 93 | hr | 8730 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-15 | 1973-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] | NJ | D | M000796 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:39Z | |
| 93-hr-8736 | 93 | hr | 8736 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-15 | 1973-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | S000762 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:38Z | |
| 93-hr-8745 | 93 | hr | 8745 | A bill to modify the project for the Rogue River, Oreg., and Calif., authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1962. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-15 | 1973-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Dellenback, John [R-OR-4] | OR | R | D000220 | 0 | Declares that the project for the Rogue River, Oregon and California, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1962 is modified to provide that, with respect to the irrigation aspect of the Applegate Dam and Reservoir, appropriate non-Federal interests shall make necessary arrangements with the Secretary of the Interior, prior to use of the project for irrigation, for repayment under the provisions of the reclamation laws of the costs allocated to irrigation. | 2024-08-01T18:33:05Z | |
| 93-hr-8661 | 93 | hr | 8661 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-13 | 1973-06-13 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:38Z | |
| 93-s-1961 | 93 | s | 1961 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1938. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-07 | 1974-01-24 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR] | AR | D | M000332 | 0 | Provides that the authorized plan for flood control for the White River Basin, Missouri and Arkansas is modified by the deauthorization of the Lone Rock Lake, Buffalo River, Arkansas, in recognition of the designation of the Buffalo River as a national river and the environmental concern and values expressed by the people of the State and nation concerning the preservation of such river as a national stream. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-8449 | 93 | hr | 8449 | Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 | Emergency Management | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-31 | Public law 93-234. | House | Rep. Barrett, William A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B000178 | 14 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Flood Disaster Protection Act - =Title I: Expansion of National Flood Insurance Program= - Increases, under the National Flood Insurance Act, to $35,000 the aggregate liability for any single-family dwelling, and to $100,000 for any residential structure containing more than one dwelling unit. Increases to $10,000 the aggregate liability per dwelling unit for any contents related to such unit. Increases to $100,000 the aggregate liability in the case of business properties which are owned, leased, and operated by small business concerns. Increases, in the case of any other properties which may become eligible for flood insurance coverage under the Act, to $100,000 the aggregate liability per unit for any contents related to such unit. Provides that no Federal office or agency shall approve any financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes after the expiration of 60 days following the enactment of this Act for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards and in which the sale of flood insurance is authorized under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 unless the building or mobile home and any personal property to which such financial assistance relates is, during the anticipated economic or useful life of the project, covered by flood insurance in an amount at least equal to its development or project cost or to the maximum limit of coverage authorized for the particular type of property under the National Flood Insurance Act, whichever is less. Removes the limit of outstanding notes and obligations that may be issued for purposes of financing the provisions of the Act. Amends 42 U.S.C. 4016 Permits judicial appeal of the Secretary's determination by any owner or lessee of real property. =Title II: Disaster Mitigation Requirements= - Provides that no Federal officer or agency shall approve any financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes on an… | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 93-hr-8373 | 93 | hr | 8373 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970. | Emergency Management | 1973-06-05 | 1973-06-05 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Provides that the project for the Sandridge Dam and Reservoir, Ellicott Creek, New York, for flood protection and other purposes be modified to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake minor channel improvements, independently of the investigation of alternative methods called for by the Flood Control Act of 1970 including a diversion channel. Makes such work subject to the items of local cooperation required for similar projects and such work to be limited to areas downstream from Maple Road in the town of Amherst, New York, and such other items as may be deemed necessary. Provides that this authorization is for interim protection and remedial type action only, and is not intended to adversely affect any further alternatives to the Sandridge Dam. | 2024-08-01T18:32:55Z | |
| 93-hr-8329 | 93 | hr | 8329 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-06-04 | 1973-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Brasco, Frank [D-NY-11] | NY | D | B000771 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:31Z | |
| 93-hr-8310 | 93 | hr | 8310 | A bill to modify the authorization for the project for flood protection on the Minnesota River at Mankato-North Mankato, Minn.. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-31 | 1973-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Nelsen, Ancher [R-MN-2] | MN | R | N000028 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to reimburse the city of Mankato, Minnesota, for local costs incurred in relocating that portion of the existing Mankato interceptor sewer extending approximately 1,600 feet upstream and 1,500 feet downstream of the Warren Creek Pumping Station, provided the relocation interceptor sewer is designed and constructed in a manner which the Secretary of the Army determines, is fully adequate to serve the project purpose. | 2024-08-01T18:32:46Z | |
| 93-hr-8221 | 93 | hr | 8221 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, as amended and supplemented to provide for emergency bank stabilization works in that reach of the Missouri River between Fort Randall and Sioux City, Iowa. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-30 | 1973-05-30 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2] | SD | R | A000009 | 0 | Provides under the Flood Control Act, for emergency bank stabilization works in that reach of the Missouri River between Fort Randall and Sioux City, Iowa. | 2024-08-01T18:32:46Z | |
| 93-hr-8259 | 93 | hr | 8259 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-30 | 1973-05-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:25Z | |
| 93-hr-8185 | 93 | hr | 8185 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-29 | 1973-05-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Pettis, Jerry L. [R-CA-33] | CA | R | P000272 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:25Z | |
| 93-hr-8205 | 93 | hr | 8205 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-29 | 1973-05-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics.. | House | Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:25Z | |
| 93-hr-8098 | 93 | hr | 8098 | A bill to protect the public health and safety by assisting local fire protection districts and departments maintain and improve their firefighting and rescue operations. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-23 | 1973-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 3 | Establishes a Fire Protection Assistance Administration. Authorizes such Administration to make annual grants to any fire protection district or department for the purposes of maintaining, improving, or expanding its fire prevention and control, rescue, or other related functions. Sets forth conditions of elibility for such grants. Provides for the administration of the grant program. Provides that no annual grant under this Act may exceed $3,000,000. Establishes the National Fire Protection Advisory Council. Requires such Advisory Council to establish minimum training standards for fire prevention and control personnel. Requires such Advisory Council to study and report to the Administration the feasibility and desirability of a national clearinghouse for fire and rescue information. Provides that such Council shall cease to exist on June 30, 1976. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:32:40Z | |
| 93-hr-8045 | 93 | hr | 8045 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-22 | 1973-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:20Z | |
| 93-hr-8046 | 93 | hr | 8046 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-22 | 1973-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:20Z | |
| 93-s-1869 | 93 | s | 1869 | A bill to amend the Act of October 27, 1965, to change the procedure prescribed for local interests for making local contributions for the cost of the work and to amend the responsibility for operation and maintenance of the navigation structures required for the project for hurricane-flood protection on Lake Pontchartrain, La. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-22 | 1973-05-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 1 | Provides that local interests under the Flood Control Act of 1965, shall pay one-third of all required non-Federal costs for hurricane-flood protection on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana during the period of project construction. States that the cost of maintaining and operating project navigation structures shall be a Federal expense. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-s-1788 | 93 | s | 1788 | A bill to authorize the modification of the project for flood protection on the Charitan River, Iowa and Missouri, in order to provide for a Federal payment toward the cost of construction of a fish hatchery. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-14 | 1973-05-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA] | IA | D | H000922 | 1 | Authorizes the modification of the project for flood protection on the Chariton River, Iowa and Missouri, in order to provide for a Federal payment of $700,000 toward the cost of construction of a fish hatchery by the Iowa Conservation Commission. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-s-1785 | 93 | s | 1785 | A bill to amend title IV of the Rural Development Act of 1972 to provide assistance to certain rural volunteer fire departments. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-10 | 1973-05-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 0 | Authorizes the Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration to make grants to eligible volunteer fire departments for the entire cost of firefighting equipment needed by such departments but which such departments are unable to purchase through resources otherwise available to them, and for the entire cost of the training necessary to enable such departments to use such equipment efficiently. Authorizes an appropriation of $17,000,000 under title IV of the Rural Development Act of 1972, $7,000,000 for which shall be for purposes of providing assistance to rural volunteer fire departments. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 93-hr-7681 | 93 | hr | 7681 | Fire Prevention and Control Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-09 | 1973-05-09 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Patman, Wright [D-TX-1] | TX | D | P000103 | 0 | Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Develo… | 2025-09-03T12:45:09Z | |
| 93-s-1769 | 93 | s | 1769 | Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 | Emergency Management | 1973-05-09 | 1974-10-29 | Public law 93-498. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 23 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act - Establishes in the Department of Commerce the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration. Provides that the Administrator of such agency shall be appointed by the President with Senate approval. Authorizes the Administrator to take all steps necessary to educate the public and to overcome public indifference as to fire and fire prevention. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control for the purpose of advancing the professional development of fire service personnel and of other persons engaged in fire prevention and control activities. Provides that the Academy shall be headed by a superintendent appointed by the Secretary. Sets forth the powers of the Superintendent. Directs the Administrator to conduct a continuing program of development, testing, and evaluation of equipment for use by the Nation's fire, rescue, and civil defense services, with the aim of making available improved suppression, protective, auxiliary, and warning devices incorporating the latest technology. Enumerates management studies in the area of fire prevention and control which the Administrator is authorized to conduct. Provides that the Administrator shall operate, directly or through contracts or grants, an integrated, comprehensive National Fire Data Center for the selection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of information related to the prevention, occurrence, control, and results of fires of all types. Requires the Administrator to establish master plan demonstration projects resulting in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive master plan for fire protection for each State for which the plan is funded. Sets forth the application procedure to be followed by the States in applying for funds for the establishment of such projects. Authorizes appropriations for such grants. Provides that each fire service that engaged in the fighting of a fire on property wh… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hr-7454 | 93 | hr | 7454 | Flood Plains Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1973-05-03 | 1973-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Blackburn, Ben [R-GA-4] | GA | R | B000506 | 1 | Flood Plains Conservation Act - Provides that all Federal agencies conducting, assisting, permitting, or supporting construction of water and related land development, urban and industrial development, agricultural development, highway development, airport development, other construction, or any related activity in or on the flood plains of the United States are directed to give priority consideration to the protection and preservation of flood plain resources and related values, and shall in formulating plans for flood prevention, flood control, flood routing, runoff and water flow retardation, drainage, soil conservation, erosion control, navigation and similar and related developments, or for assisting in planning and furthering such developments, select structural means and programs of flood plain management that will preserve, protect, and restore the natural flood capacity, soil conservation, and groundwater replenishment functions, the natural scenic, inspirational, esthetic, and recreational values, and the historic, archeologic, ecologic, and other scientific values of flood plains to the fullest practicable extent. Provides that properties acquired pursuant to this Act shall be dedicated in perpetuity to uses which are compatible with intermittent flooding and which are in accord with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct and sponsor studies, surveys, and research related to the hydrologic and ecologic characteristics and values of the Nation's flood plains and to their management for the best interests of the people as a whole. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:45:04Z | |
| 93-hr-7508 | 93 | hr | 7508 | A bill to protect the public health and safety by assisting local fire protection districts and departments to maintain and improve their firefighting and rescue operations. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-03 | 1973-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 16 | Establishes a Fire Protection Assistance Administration. Authorizes such Administration to make annual grants to any fire protection district or department for the purposes of maintaining, improving, or expanding its fire prevention and control, rescue, or other related functions. Sets forth conditions of elibility for such grants. Provides for the administration of the grant program. Provides that no annual grant under this Act may exceed $3,000,000. Establishes the National Fire Protection Advisory Council. Requires such Advisory Council to establish minimum training standards for fire prevention and control personnel. Requires such Advisory Council to study and report to the Administration the feasibility and desirability of a national clearinghouse for fire and rescue information. Provides that such Council shall cease to exist on June 30, 1976. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:32:14Z | |
| 93-hr-7425 | 93 | hr | 7425 | A bill to modify the project for flood control on the Mississippi River and tributaries with respect to the Atchafalaya River Basin in Louisiana. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-02 | 1973-05-02 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8] | LA | D | L000417 | 0 | Includes additional areas within the project for flood control on the Mississippi River and tributaries with respect to the Atchafalaya River Basin in Louisiana. | 2024-08-01T18:32:15Z | |
| 93-hr-7375 | 93 | hr | 7375 | A bill to amend section 210 of the Flood Control Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-01 | 1973-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | States that no provision of law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act authorizing or otherwise relating to the collection of special recreation use fees for the use of sites, facilities, equipment, or services furnished at Federal expense, shall have any application to public recreation areas located at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army. | 2024-08-01T18:32:15Z | |
| 93-s-1680 | 93 | s | 1680 | A bill to modify the project for flood control on the Mississippi River and tributaries with respect to the Atchafalaya River Basin in Louisiana. | Emergency Management | 1973-05-01 | 1973-05-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 1 | Includes additional areas within the project for flood control on the Mississippi River and tributaries with respect to the Atchafalaya River Basin in Louisiana. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 93-hr-7289 | 93 | hr | 7289 | A bill to amend the Flammable Fabrics Act to extend the provisions of that act to construction materials used in the interiors of homes, offices, and other places of assembly or accommodation, and to authorize the establishment of toxicity standards. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Provides that the provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act shall extend to construction materials used in the interiors of homes, offices, and other places of assembly or accommodation. Authorizes the establishment of toxicity standards by the Secretary of Commerce. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1191) | 2024-08-01T18:32:11Z | |
| 93-hr-7295 | 93 | hr | 7295 | A bill to provide the Secretary of Commerce with the authority to make grants to accredited institutions of higher education to pay for up to one-half of the cost of fire science programs. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to accredited institutions of higher education to pay for up to one-half of the costs of fire science programs. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:32:14Z | |
| 93-hr-7297 | 93 | hr | 7297 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of training programs for firemen. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to local fire departments to cover one-half of the cost of the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:32:14Z | |
| 93-hr-7298 | 93 | hr | 7298 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of purchasing heat-protective fire fighting suits and breathing apparatus. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:32:14Z | |
| 93-hr-7299 | 93 | hr | 7299 | A bill to extend for 3 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to carry out fire research and safety programs. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Extends for three years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to carry out fire research and safety programs. Authorizes appropriations totalling $125,000,000 for such programs for fiscal years 1974-1976. | 2024-08-01T18:32:14Z | |
| 93-hr-7300 | 93 | hr | 7300 | National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse Act | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse Act - Establishes a national clearinghouse within the National Bureau of Standards to be known as the National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse to collect information and data relating to: (1) incidents of fires in the United States and their causes, locations and resultant deaths, injuries and property loss; (2) technological research and development with respect to fire suppression and prevention; and (3) hazardous substances. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish annually a catalogue of information and data stored in the Clearinghouse. Provides that copies shall be made available to interested persons and the general public. Authorizes the Secretary to prepare abstracts, digests, bibliographies, indexes, microfilms, and other reproductions of stored information and data and to make such items available to State and local goverments, industry and business, Federal agencies, and other interested persons. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain within the clearinghouse an emergency information center to provide fire service organizations with information at any time. Directs the Secretary to obtain a nationwide telephone number for such purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:44:54Z | |
| 93-hr-7301 | 93 | hr | 7301 | National Fire Education and Training Act | Emergency Management | 1973-04-30 | 1973-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | National Fire Education and Training Act - Establishes, as a nonprofit and nongovernmental Instrument, a National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control. Provides that the board of directors of the Academy shall be reasonably representative of the various regions of the country, of the various segments of the community including private industry and labor, of all levels of government, of consumer interests, and of the various types of experience which are appropriate to the functions and responsibilities of the Academy. Provides that the functions of the Academy shall be to: (1) recommend actions which can be taken by Federal, State, and local government, and by private individuals and organizations to improve and strengthen fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (2) promote and encourage eligible individuals to pursue careers as administrators of fire service organizations at all levels; (3) develop a curriculum and carry out programs of instructional assistance and special workshops, seminars, conferences, and other such instructional devices that are necessary for the purpose of introduction and dissemination of information gained from investigation, research, and development concerning the areas of fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (4) develop fire service extension programs to encourage and assist States, counties, and local communities to provide continuous training and operational programs in firefighting techniques and procedures concerning the utilization of firefighting equipment, fire suppression and other areas related to firefighting in general; (5) promote and assist universities, community colleges, and other institutions of learning, in planning, developing, strengthening, improving, and carrying out programs and projects concerning fire administration; (6) assist States, counties, and local communities in the development of training programs for firemen; (7) gather data and disseminate information to States, counties, and local communities with respect to f… | 2025-09-03T12:44:58Z | |
| 93-hr-7162 | 93 | hr | 7162 | A bill to amend section 210 of the Flood Control Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-18 | 1973-04-18 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Randall, William J. [D-MO-4] | MO | D | R000041 | 0 | States that no provision of law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act authorizing or otherwise relating to the collection of special recreation use fees for the use of sites, facilities, equipment, or services furnished at Federal expense, shall have any application to public recreation areas located at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army. | 2024-08-01T18:32:08Z | |
| 93-hr-6808 | 93 | hr | 6808 | A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers for flood control. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-10 | 1973-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a program of comprehensive flood damage reduction for all communities in the Tug Fork Valley, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T18:31:50Z | |
| 93-hr-6809 | 93 | hr | 6809 | A bill authorizing the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers for flood control. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-10 | 1973-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to provide the city of South Williamson, Kentucky, and other populated places on the Kentucky side of the Tug Fork in Pike and Martain Counties, Kentucky, with comprehensive flood protection projects. | 2024-08-01T18:31:56Z | |
| 93-hr-6810 | 93 | hr | 6810 | A bill to amend section 210 of the Flood Control Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-10 | 1973-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | States that no provision of law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act authorizing or otherwise relating to the collection of special recreation use fees for the use of sites, facilities, equipment, or services furnished at Federal expense, shall have any application to public recreation areas located at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army. | 2024-08-01T18:31:56Z | |
| 93-hr-6717 | 93 | hr | 6717 | An Act to amend certain provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 relating to the collection of fees in connection with the use of Federal areas for outdoor recreation purposes. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-09 | 1973-08-01 | Public law 93-81. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 22 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that no entrance or admission fees shall be collected after March 31, 1970, by any officer or employee of the United States at public recreation areas located at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army. States that user fees at these lakes and reservoirs shall be collected by officers and employees of the United States only from users of highly developed facilities requiring continuous presence of personnel for maintenance and supervision of the facilities, and shall not be collected for day use or for access to or use of water areas, undeveloped or lightly developed shoreland, boat launching ramps where no mechanical or hydraulic equipment is provided, roads, or visitor centers, or for access to or use of moderately developed facilities such as, but not limited to, picnic sites, playgrounds, drinking water, wayside exhibits, trails, overlook sites, scenic drives, toilet facilities, automobile parking areas, or for access to or use of areas containing one or more of such facilities. Provides for the collection of reasonable admission fees for a single visit at any designated area from persons who choose not to purchase the annual permit or who enter such an area by means other than by private, noncommercial vehicle. Defines 'single visit' as that length of time a visitor remains within the exterior boundary of a designated fee area beginning from the day he first enters the area until he leaves, except that on the same day such admission fee is paid, the visitor may leave and reenter without the payment of an additional admission fee to the same area. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 93-s-1473 | 93 | s | 1473 | A bill to amend the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 so as to provide for a research program relating to earthquakes. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-05 | 1973-04-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 9 | Establishes a program, under the National Science Foundation Act, to advance earthquake research, including ground and soil analyses, criteria of earthquake resistant construction, methods of assessing risks, and development of necessary instruments. Provides that the National Science Foundation shall report to the President and Congress, and make their research available to various State and Federal agencies. Authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-1976 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-s-1474 | 93 | s | 1474 | Earthquake Prediction Act | Emergency Management | 1973-04-05 | 1973-04-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 11 | Earthquake Prediction Act - Provides that it shall be the function and duty of the Director of the Geological Survey to develop and carry out an earthquake prediction program which shall include: (1) heavy instrumentation of the San Andreas fault and closely related faults of California and Nevada to obtain detailed records of data useful in developing an earthquake prediction capability; (2) establishment of facilities for the collection and computerized reduction, analysis, and interpretation of the data flow from such instruments; (3) supporting field, laboratory, and theoretical studies; and (4) development and field-testing of additional instruments which are useful in connection with the development and implementation of this program. States that the Director shall utilize the services of research personnel in institutions of higher education and public entities or organizations and private entities or organizations concerned with seismic research. Establishes an advisory committee for the earthquake prediction program which shall consist of not less than seven nor more than fifteen members who shall be appointed by the Director from among individuals recommended by the National Academy of Sciences. States that it shall be the function of the advisory committee to advise and assist the Director in developing and carrying out the earthquake prediction program. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness to establish and carry out a program to review and assess the current state of knowledge on earthquake prediction and warning systems, to identify key problem areas for further research and evaluation, and to determine what additional steps are needed to reduce primary and secondary losses from earthquakes. Provides that information developed under this Act shall be made available to the Office of Science and Technology, the Congress, Governors in States of high seismic risk and other concerned government and private organizations. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of devel… | 2025-09-03T12:51:47Z | |
| 93-hr-6559 | 93 | hr | 6559 | A bill to amend section 210 of the Flood Control Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1973-04-04 | 1973-04-04 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] | AL | R | D000326 | 0 | States that no provision of law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act authorizing or otherwise relating to the collection of special recreation use fees for the use of sites, facilities, equipment, or services furnished at Federal expense, shall have any application to public recreation areas located at lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army. | 2024-08-01T18:31:45Z |
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