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| 94-hr-15666 | 94 | hr | 15666 | A bill to allow fire departments to transmit nonemergency communications relating to official fire department business over fire department radio frequencies. | Emergency Management | 1976-09-22 | 1976-09-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25] | PA | R | M001128 | 2 | Directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules and regulations with respect to the Fire Radio Service to permit the transmission of communications of a nonemergency nature relating to official fire department business over frequencies available to the Fire Radio Service. | 2024-08-01T19:33:27Z | |
| 94-hr-15617 | 94 | hr | 15617 | Flood Disaster Protection Act | Emergency Management | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Flood Disaster Protection Act - Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to eliminate flood insurance and community participation in the national flood insurance program as prerequisites for Federal approval of financial assistance for acquisition or construction of, or for lending institution loans secured by, any building, mobile home, or personal property located or to be located in an area having special flood hazards. Eliminates provisions of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 directing the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop comprehensive land management and use criteria for flood-prone areas and requiring State and local land use control measures found by the Secretary to be consistent with such criteria as a prerequisite for national flood insurance coverage. Prohibits the Secretary from making flood insurance available in States or locations which have not established, or agreed to establish, flood elevation standards or have not identified, or agreed to identify, areas with special hazards. Empowers local communities rather than the Secretary, to identify flood-prone areas and risk zones within such areas. Directs the Secretary to assist local communities in such identification. Directs the Secretary to make payments to owners of property which is located within an area which has been identified by a local community as having special flood hazards and whose value has decreased as a result of such identification. | 2025-09-02T18:49:54Z | |
| 94-hr-15618 | 94 | hr | 15618 | A bill to repeal the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. | Emergency Management | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Repeals the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, effective six months after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prescribe rules for implementing such repeal, including provisions for the refund of any charges assessed persons for periods for which insurance has been made available under the National Insurance Act of 1968 and which extend beyond the date on which such insurance is no longer effective as a result of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:33:29Z | |
| 94-s-3821 | 94 | s | 3821 | A bill to amend the Civil Defense Act of 1950 to clarify the policy and intent of Congress under such act with respect to preparedness at the State and local levels for disasters other than disasters caused by an enemy attack. | Emergency Management | 1976-09-16 | 1976-09-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | Declares that it is the policy and intent of Congress to take into account the needs of the States and their political subdivisions with respect to preparedness for disasters other than those caused by enemy attack when providing Federal assistance under the Civil Defense Act of 1950. Authorizes the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency to use for training and education programs during fiscal year 1977, an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the funds appropriated to such Agency for research, shelter survey, and marking by Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriation Act of 1977. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 94-hr-15464 | 94 | hr | 15464 | A bill to amend section 7(b) (2) of the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to make loans with respect to disasters resulting from oil spills, fish kills, and certain sewage or sludge deposits. | Emergency Management | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 0 | Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to make loans with respect to: (1) disasters resulting from any sewage or sludge deposit on any beach which renders such beach unfit for recreation; (2) any fish kill; or (3) any oil spill. | 2024-08-01T19:33:21Z | |
| 94-hr-15412 | 94 | hr | 15412 | A bill to allow fire departments to transmit nonemergency communications relating to official fire department business over fire department radio frequencies. | Emergency Management | 1976-09-02 | 1976-09-02 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25] | PA | R | M001128 | 14 | Directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules and regulations with respect to the Fire Radio Service to permit the transmission of communications of a nonemergency nature relating to official fire department business over frequencies available to the Fire Radio Service. | 2024-08-01T19:33:17Z | |
| 94-hr-15368 | 94 | hr | 15368 | A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to give priority in the making of training grants to programs which provide for the training of recruits through techniques that stimulate fire experiences. | Emergency Management | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act to require the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to give priority, in allocating training grants, to training programs which employ techniques that stimulate fire experiences. | 2024-08-01T19:33:12Z | |
| 94-s-3776 | 94 | s | 3776 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. | Emergency Management | 1976-08-27 | 1976-08-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration or the Secretary of Agriculture shall cancel the outstanding principal, not in excess of $2,500, of any loan made with respect to a disaster occurring on or after September 24, 1975, but prior to September 27, 1975. Sets the interest rate at three percent per annum on any unpaid and uncanceled balance of such loan. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 94-hr-15206 | 94 | hr | 15206 | A bill to allow fire departments to transmit nonemergency communications relating to official fire department business over fire department radio frequencies. | Emergency Management | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25] | PA | R | M001128 | 0 | Directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules and regulations with respect to the Fire Radio Service to permit the transmission of communications of a nonemergency nature relating to official fire department business over frequencies available to the Fire Radio Service. | 2024-08-01T19:33:09Z | |
| 94-hr-14915 | 94 | hr | 14915 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 1 | Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to eliminate flood insurance and community participation in the national flood insurance program as prerequisites for Federal approval of financial assistance for acquisition or construction of or for lending institution loans secured by, any building, mobile home, or personal property located or to be located in an area having special flood hazards. | 2024-08-01T19:32:48Z | |
| 94-hr-14875 | 94 | hr | 14875 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act | Emergency Management | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 5 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act - Establishes a National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference. Enumerates the duties of the Conference, including: (1) the formulation of a national program to develop capabilities for earthquake hazards reduction; (2) the establishment of means for disseminating earthquake prediction information and technical assistance; (3) the coordination of earthquake and related hazard research programs; and (4) the establishment of an earthquake prediction board. Details provisions relating to the powers, composition, structure, and reporting requirements of the Conference. | 2025-09-02T18:49:30Z | |
| 94-hr-14876 | 94 | hr | 14876 | Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act | Emergency Management | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 3 | Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act - Directs the President to establish (1) a coordinated National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program, (2) an Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction, (3) a National Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazard Reduction, and (4) an Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Board. Specifies the duties of the Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction, including developing and maintaining an Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program plan and staffing and assisting the National Advisory Committee. Directs the National Advisory Committee to review and advise the Office of Earthquake Hazard Reduction regarding the progress, implementation, and coordination of the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program. Enumerates the Federal agencies to be assigned responsibilities in the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program. Details the elements of the Program, including physical studies; structural studies; social, legal and economic research; and practical application of knowledge concerning earthquakes. Directs the Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Board to evaluate individual earthquake prediction, compile and maintain a public record of the performance of prediction methods, and issue authenticated earthquake predictions if and when earthquake prediction becomes a sufficiently reliable science. | 2025-09-02T18:49:30Z | |
| 94-hr-14650 | 94 | hr | 14650 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act | Emergency Management | 1976-07-01 | 1976-07-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 10 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act - Establishes a National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference. Enumerates the duties of the Conference, including: (1) the formulation of a national program to develop capabilities for earthquake hazards reduction; (2) the establishment of means for disseminating earthquake prediction information and technical assistance; (3) the coordination of earthquake and related hazard research programs; and (4) the establishment of an earthquake prediction board. Details provisions relating to the powers, composition, structure, and reporting requirements of the Conference. | 2025-09-02T18:49:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14652 | 94 | hr | 14652 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1976-07-01 | 1976-07-01 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to permit the President to make grants to a State for disaster related expenses of disaster victims regardless of the magnitude of the disaster. Specifies certain home repair and reconstruction included in such expenses. Specifies expenses for which assistance may not be extended, including business losses and expenses for which other assistance was available but was refused by the individual. Increases the percentage of such a grant a State may apply to administration of such assistance. Permits one percent of such a grant which may be used to reimburse cooperating local units of government. Authorizes the President to make grants for the repair and reconstruction of early childhood education facilities. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to limit liability to $5,000 per dwelling unit or permanent fixture. | 2024-08-01T19:32:39Z | |
| 94-s-3633 | 94 | s | 3633 | A bill to provide reimbursement for disaster relief debris clearance to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-29 | 1976-06-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] | CA | D | T000410 | 1 | Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration to reimburse Los Angeles County (California) Flood Control District for debris clearance at the San Gabriel and Big Dalton Reservoirs necessitated by flooding during 1969, in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 94-hr-14562 | 94 | hr | 14562 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-25 | 1976-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 2 | Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to eliminate flood insurance and community participation in the national flood insurance program as prerequisites for Federal approval of financial assistance for acquisition or construction of or for lending institution loans secured by, any building, mobile home, or personal property located or to be located in an area having special flood hazards. | 2024-08-01T19:32:37Z | |
| 94-hr-14547 | 94 | hr | 14547 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make compensation for damage arising out of the failure of the Teton Dam a feature of the Teton Basin Federal Reclamation Project in Idaho. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-24 | 1976-06-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] | ID | R | H000171 | 4 | Entitles all persons sustaining damage as a result of the collapse of the Teton Dam on the Teton River, Idaho, to receive full compensation from the United States as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or his designee in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. Stipulates that acceptance of any award made under this Act shall constitute a complete release of all claims of the claimant arising from the dam collapse. Directs the Secretary to enter into agreements with the owner of irrigation facilities damaged by the dam collapse to finance the repair or reconstruction of such facilities. Permits claimants aggrieved by a decision by the Secretary under this Act to appeal the decision to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. | 2024-08-01T19:32:34Z | |
| 94-hr-14491 | 94 | hr | 14491 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act | Emergency Management | 1976-06-22 | 1976-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 9 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act - Establishes a National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference. Enumerates the duties of the Conference, including: (1) the formulation of a national program to develop capabilities for earthquake hazards reduction; (2) the establishment of means for disseminating earthquake prediction information and technical assistance; (3) the coordination of earthquake and related hazard research programs; and (4) the establishment of an earthquake prediction board. Details provisions relating to the powers, composition, structure, and reporting requirements of the Conference. | 2025-09-02T18:49:17Z | |
| 94-hr-14471 | 94 | hr | 14471 | Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act | Emergency Management | 1976-06-21 | 1976-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 0 | Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act - Directs the President to establish an earthquake hazard reduction program. Lists the objectives of such program, including: (1) the development of technology to make new and existing structures earthquake resistant; (2) the implementation of an earthquake prediction system in areas of high and moderate seismic risk; and (3) the development of model codes and other means to coordinate information about seismic risk with land use policy and building activity. Specifies the Federal agencies which are to participate in, and identifies activities to be conducted under, the program. Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazard Reduction to review and advise the President on matters regarding the earthquake hazard reduction program. Authorizes the appropriation of designated sums for fiscal years 1977-79 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:49:17Z | |
| 94-hr-14367 | 94 | hr | 14367 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make compensation for damages arising out of the failure of the Teton Dam, a feature of the Teton Basin Federal reclamation project in Idaho. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] | ID | R | S001138 | 1 | Entitles all persons sustaining damage as a result of the collapse of the Teton Dam on the Teton River, Idaho, to receive full compensation from the United States as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or his designee in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. Stipulates that acceptance of any award made under this Act shall constitute a complete release of all claims of the claimant arising from the dam collapse. Directs the Secretary to enter into agreements with the owners of irrigation facilities damaged by the dam collapse to finance the repair or reconstruction of such facilities. Permits claimants aggrieved by a decision by the Secretary under this Act to appeal the decision to the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. | 2024-08-01T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-14328 | 94 | hr | 14328 | A bill to provide emergency relief to persons incurring losses as a result of the collapse of the Teton Dam located on the Teton River in Madison County, Idaho. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] | ID | R | H000171 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to investigate claims by persons sustaining damages as a result of the collapse of the Teton Dam on the Teton River, Idaho, and to determine the amount which will reasonably satisfy each such claim. Permits each claimant to elect to receive either (1)100 percent of the amount determined by the Secretary in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States arising from the dam collapse, or (2)80 percent of the amount determined by the Secretary in partial satisfaction of such claims. Reduces the amount payable by the amount of insurance benefits (except life insurance benefits) and other payments and settlements received by the claimant. Conditions payments on the assignment of claims against third parties to the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:32:25Z | |
| 94-s-3542 | 94 | s | 3542 | An Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make compensation for damages arising out of the failure of the Teton Dam a feature of the Teton Basin Federal reclamation project in Idaho, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1976-06-09 | 1976-09-07 | Public law 94-400. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 1 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1423) Entitles all persons who suffered death, personal injury, or loss of property directly resulting from the failure of the Teton Dam in Idaho to receive from the United States full compensation, less amounts received by such persons from insurance. Requires amounts of such awards to be fixed within 12 months of submission of the claim, and permits partial payments or advances before final settlements. Requires promulgation of regulations within 15 days of enactment of this Act respecting procedures for the handling of claims under this Act. Requires publication of an explanation of such procedures in general circulation newspapers in Idaho. Authorizes agreements with the owners of irrigation facilities damaged by such dam failure to finance the repair or reconstruction of such facilities to the extent the cost of repairs or construction are not covered by insurance. Authorizes appropriations as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 94-hr-14047 | 94 | hr | 14047 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-05-27 | 1976-05-27 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 10 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13844 | 94 | hr | 13844 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13845 | 94 | hr | 13845 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act | Emergency Management | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 0 | National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference Act - Establishes a National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Conference. Enumerates the duties of the Conference, including: (1) the formulation of a national program to develop capabilities for earthquake hazards reduction; (2) the establishment of means for disseminating earthquake prediction information and technical assistance; (3) the coordination of earthquake and related hazard research programs; and (4) the establishment of an earthquake prediction board. Details provisions relating to the powers, composition, structure, and reporting requirements of the Conference. | 2025-09-02T18:48:59Z | |
| 94-hr-13722 | 94 | hr | 13722 | Earthquake Research and Preparedness Act | Emergency Management | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 0 | Earthquake Research and Preparedness Act - Title I: Federal Research Program on Earthquake Prediction and Control - Establishes a Federal Council on Earthquake Research Prediction and Control. Directs such Council to develop a comprehensive plan and program of necessary Federal research on earthquakes and related natural occurrences. Lists specific projects which must be included within the comprehensive plan and program. Designates the Geological Survey and National Science Foundation to conduct the research required under this title unless otherwise indicated in this Act. Title II: National Earthquake Prediction, Preparedness, and Coordination Program - Establishes a National Earthquake Prediction, Preparedness, and Coordination Board. Directs such Board to develop a comprehensive plan and program for earthquake prediction, preparedness, and coordination.u42 Requires that such plan and program include specified projects, including an earthquake prediction system for areas of high seismic risk. | 2025-09-02T18:48:59Z | |
| 94-hr-13603 | 94 | hr | 13603 | Earthquake Research and Preparedness Act | Emergency Management | 1976-05-06 | 1976-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 0 | Earthquake Research and Preparedness Act - Title I: Federal Research Program on Earthquake Prediction and Control - Establishes a Federal Council on Earthquake Research Prediction, and control. Directs such Council to develop a comprehensive plan and program of necessary Federal research on earthquakes and related natural occurrences. Lists specific projects which must be included within the comprehensive plan and program. Designates the Geological Survey and National Science Foundation to conduct the research required under this title unless otherwise indicated in this Act. Title II: National Earthquake Prediction, Preparedness, and Coordination Program - Establishes a National Earthquake Prediction, Preparedness, and Coordination Council. Directs such Council to develop a comprehensive plan and program for earthquake prediction, preparedness, and coordination. Requires that such plan and program include specified projects, including an earthquake prediction system for areas of high seismic risk. | 2025-09-02T18:48:52Z | |
| 94-hr-13493 | 94 | hr | 13493 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-30 | 1976-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 0 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13494 | 94 | hr | 13494 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-30 | 1976-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 0 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13453 | 94 | hr | 13453 | Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Act | Emergency Management | 1976-04-29 | 1976-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001153 | 1 | Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Act - Directs the Director of the Geological Survey to develop and carry out a program of research and implementation in the areas of tectonics, seismology, and geology, to include (1) development of a system for predicting earthquakes in the seismically active regions of the United States; (2) development and placement of instruments necessary to collect appropriate data; (3) seismicity studies throughout the United States; (4) evaluation of earthquake control methods; (5) zonation and microzonation for seismic risks of the entire United States; and (6) preparation of seismic risk analyses useful for emergency planning and community preparedness. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to develop and carry out a program of research and implementation in the areas of engineering, planning, and social sciences, to include (1) advancing basic earthquake engineering and earthquake mitigation research; (2) developing more accurate and reliable methods of earthquake engineering analysis for all types of structures and for a variety of ground conditions; (3) developing more reliable and economic methods of earthquake-resistant design and improved criteria for earthquake-resistant construction; (4) developing methods that enhance community preparedness for earthquakes; and (5) developing procedures for the rehabilitation of earthquake damaged areas. Requires the Director of the Geological Survey and the Director of the National Science Foundation to, jointly, (1) establish an advisory committee to review periodically the progress, implementation, and coordination of the earthquake mitigation program; (2) establish an information dissemination mechanism to make available information developed pursuant to this Act; (3) prepare an annual report to Congress describing the progress of the program; and (4) assist the States in carrying out their responsibilities under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 by making readily available the results of research conducted pursuant … | 2025-09-02T18:48:48Z | |
| 94-hr-13259 | 94 | hr | 13259 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-14 | 1976-04-14 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 5 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13182 | 94 | hr | 13182 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-12 | 1976-04-12 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13163 | 94 | hr | 13163 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-09 | 1976-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 3 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13116 | 94 | hr | 13116 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense of Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 24 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-13117 | 94 | hr | 13117 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 11 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-12899 | 94 | hr | 12899 | A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to allow Federal civil defense funds to be used by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. | Emergency Management | 1976-03-30 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 0 | Authorizes under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 the use of Federal civil defense funds by local civil defense agencies for natural disaster relief. Increases the Federal contribution for travel expenses and per diem allowances for students in civil defense training programs and increases the Federal financial contribution to States for civil defense personnel and administrative expenses. Increases the authorization for appropriations under such Act for travel expenses, for personal equipment for State and local workers,and for personnel and administrative expenses. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-12567 | 94 | hr | 12567 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 and the Act of March 3, 1901, for fiscal years 1977 and 1978. | Emergency Management | 1976-03-16 | 1976-07-07 | Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 94-547. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 24 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 through fiscal year 1978, except provisions of such Act relating to reimbursement for costs of firefighting on Federal property. Authorizes appropriations, under such Act, for the activities of the Fire Research Center of the National Bureau of Standards. Provides that before a commitment is made to obligate funds under such Act for construction of the Federal Fire Academy facilities that specified Congressional committees receive plans for such facilities. Permits commitment to obligate such funds unless within 60 days after receipt of such plans the Congress disapproves such obligation. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-12568 | 94 | hr | 12568 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 and the act of March 3, 1901, for fiscal years 1977 and 1978. | Emergency Management | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 6 | Authorizes appropriations under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $20,000,000 for fiscal 1978. Authorizes appropriations for fire research and safety of $5,500,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Prohibits the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration from conducting fire research without the specific authorization of the Secretary of Commerce. Stipulates that no commitment to obligate funds for the construction of any facility of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control shall be made unless the Congress approves. | 2024-08-01T19:31:10Z | |
| 94-hr-12476 | 94 | hr | 12476 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1976-03-11 | 1976-03-11 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 5 | Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to eliminate flood insurance and community participation in the national flood insurance program as prerequisites for Federal approval of financial assistance for acquisition or construction of or for lending institution loans secured by, any building, mobile home, or personal property located or to be located in an area having special flood hazards. | 2024-08-01T19:31:01Z | |
| 94-hr-12343 | 94 | hr | 12343 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] | KS | R | S000472 | 1 | Amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to eliminate flood insurance and community participation in the national flood insurance program as prerequisites for Federal approval of financial assistance for acquisition or construction of or for lending institution loans secured by, any building, mobile home, or personal property located or to be located in an area having special flood hazards. | 2024-08-01T19:30:55Z | |
| 94-hr-12174 | 94 | hr | 12174 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 and the act of March 3, 1901, for fiscal years 1977 and 1978, and to promote the coordination of fire research. | Emergency Management | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 0 | Authorizes appropriations under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes appropriations for fire research and safety of $5,500,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Prohibits the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration from conducting fire research without the specific authorization of the Secretary of Commerce. | 2024-08-01T19:30:49Z | |
| 94-hr-12095 | 94 | hr | 12095 | A bill for the relief of the city of Cape May, New Jersey. | Emergency Management | 1976-02-25 | 1976-02-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to the city of Cape May, New Jersey, in full satisfaction of such city's claims arising out of beach erosion caused by the construction of jetties by the Federal Government. | 2024-08-01T19:30:35Z | |
| 94-sconres-94 | 94 | sconres | 94 | Concurrent resolution relating to emergency assistance in Manti Canyon, Utah. | Emergency Management | 1976-02-05 | 1976-02-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] | UT | D | M001033 | 0 | Requests the Secretary of Agriculture to exercise his authority pursuant to the Flood Control Act to undertake emergency measures for runoff retardation and soil-erosion prevention in the Manti Canyon, near Manti, Utah. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 94-hr-10975 | 94 | hr | 10975 | A bill to amend section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 for the purpose of reducing the amount of flood insurance required on buildings and mobile homes which are in areas having special flood hazards. | Emergency Management | 1975-12-03 | 1975-12-03 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34] | CA | D | H000166 | 1 | Reduces the amount of flood insurance required under the Flood Disaster Protection Act on buildings and mobile homes which are in areas having special flood hazards. | 2024-08-01T19:29:52Z | |
| 94-hr-10806 | 94 | hr | 10806 | A bill to amend the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 with regard to the amount of insurance required on buildings and mobile homes which are in areas having special flood hazards. | Emergency Management | 1975-11-18 | 1975-12-04 | Rereferred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | P000121 | 0 | Limits the amount of insurance required on buildings and mobile homes which are in areas having special flood hazards to the maximum amount required under the National Flood Insurance Act or the amount of real and personal property to which financial assistance received under the Flood Disaster Protection Act relates. | 2024-08-01T19:29:45Z | |
| 94-hr-10785 | 94 | hr | 10785 | Emergency Flood Control Acceleration Act | Emergency Management | 1975-11-17 | 1975-11-17 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 1 | Emergency Flood Control Acceleration Act - Directs the head of each department of the Federal Government having jurisdiction over any program or project carried out under the authority of either the Rivers and Harbors Acts or the Flood Control Acts, to reduce or eliminate procedural requirements established in such laws in order to speed up the initiation or completion of such projects. States that nothing in this Act authorizes the elimination of National Environmental Policy Act requirements. | 2025-09-02T18:47:30Z | |
| 94-hr-10294 | 94 | hr | 10294 | National Fire Education and Training Act | Emergency Management | 1975-10-22 | 1975-10-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 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 … | 2025-09-02T18:47:18Z | |
| 94-hr-10149 | 94 | hr | 10149 | Emergency Flood Control Acceleration Act | Emergency Management | 1975-10-09 | 1975-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 0 | Emergency Flood Control Acceleration Act - Directs the head of each department of the Federal Government having jurisdiction over any program or project carried out under the authority of either the Rivers and Harbors Acts or the Flood Control Acts, to reduce or eliminate procedural requirements established in such laws in order to speed up the initiation or completion of such projects. States that nothing in this Act authorizes the elimination of National Environmental Policy Act requirements. | 2025-09-02T18:47:12Z | |
| 94-hr-10175 | 94 | hr | 10175 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to expedite accomplishment of urban flood control and flood plain management plans. | Emergency Management | 1975-10-09 | 1975-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1] | OK | D | J000232 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to expedite accomplishment of urban flood control and flood plain management plans by establishing firm plans to solve flood control problems. | 2024-08-01T19:29:16Z | |
| 94-hr-10089 | 94 | hr | 10089 | A bill to amend section 408 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide that grant assistance to meet disaster-related expenses or needs shall be available thereunder to a disaster victim whenever it is clearly in his best interest (and shall not be limited to cases where he is unable to meet such expenses or needs through loans or from other sources), and to make it clear that such grant assistance is available to meet disaster-caused business expenses (including farming losses) as well as to meet individual and family needs. | Emergency Management | 1975-10-08 | 1975-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] | FL | D | S000406 | 0 | Extends the Federal-State grant program under the Disaster Relief Act to permit grants to businesses (including farming) or other persons in addition to the presently allowable grants to individuals and families. Expands the circumstances under which assistance may be granted to include those cases where such a grant is clearly in the best interest of the individual, family, business, or other person involved, as determined by the State. | 2024-08-01T19:29:16Z | |
| 94-hr-8056 | 94 | hr | 8056 | A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. | Emergency Management | 1975-06-19 | 1975-06-19 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 0 | Requires, as a condition to the granting of loans by the Secretary of Agriculture to established farmers, ranchers, or persons engaged in aquaculture who are in need of credit as the result of a natural disaster, that sufficient credit be unavailable from other sources. Limits to $100,000 the amount of a loan which may be made at a rate of interest not higher than 5 percent in response to a natural disaster. Authorizes loans above that amount to be made at prevailing interest rates. Authorizes the Secretary to make the loan repayable within seven to 20 years if he determines that the applicant needs such a period. Authorizes the Secretary to delegate the authority to make emergency loans under this Act to any State director of the Farmers Home Administration. Sets forth a level of damage to normal production capacity which must be shown to qualify for a loan under this Act. Provides for subsequent loans to be made on an annual basis when the applicant's financial situation continues to be such that credit is unavailable through other sources. | 2024-08-01T19:27:35Z | |
| 94-hr-7593 | 94 | hr | 7593 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study relating to flood and related problems along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. | Emergency Management | 1975-06-04 | 1975-06-04 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11] | CA | D | R000558 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study relating to flood and related problems along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. | 2024-08-01T19:27:21Z | |
| 94-hr-7082 | 94 | hr | 7082 | A bill to modify the Center Hill Lake, Tenn., flood control project. | Emergency Management | 1975-05-19 | 1975-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Evins, Joe L. [D-TN-4] | TN | D | E000273 | 0 | Modifies the Center Hill Lake, Tennessee, flood control project to provide that the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall improve two and one- half miles of Casey Cove Road leading into the Holmes Creek Recreation Area. Estimates the cost of such project at $500,000. Directs that such cost shall be borne by the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:26:59Z | |
| 94-hr-6316 | 94 | hr | 6316 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which will make flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1975-04-23 | 1975-04-23 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 12 | Repeals the provisions of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which makes flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | 2024-08-01T19:26:24Z | |
| 94-hr-5761 | 94 | hr | 5761 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an individual tax credit for disaster evacuation expenses. | Emergency Management | 1975-04-09 | 1975-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 2 | Provides an individual tax credit under that Internal Revenue Code for the expenses incurred due to the evacuation by a taxpayer of his principal residence because of a natural disaster or the threat of a natural disaster. Limits such credit to $200 for each such disaster. | 2024-08-01T19:26:12Z | |
| 94-hr-5763 | 94 | hr | 5763 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an individual tax credit for disaster preparation expenses. | Emergency Management | 1975-04-09 | 1975-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | Provides an individual tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for up to $200 of the expenses incurred to prevent damage to a taxpayer's personal residence or to protect the lives of inhabitants of such residence from the effect of an imminent natural disaster. | 2024-08-01T19:26:12Z | |
| 94-hr-5529 | 94 | hr | 5529 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1975-03-26 | 1975-03-26 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 3 | Repeals the provisions of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which makes flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | 2024-08-01T19:25:57Z | |
| 94-hr-5435 | 94 | hr | 5435 | Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Emergency Loan Amendments | Emergency Management | 1975-03-25 | 1975-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] | NY | R | H000797 | 0 | Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Emergency Loan Amendments - Expands the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide loans to cover crop losses and all other losses resulting from natural disasters relating to agricultural endeavors. Increases the rate of interest charged on loans made under this Act from three to five percent per annum and sets a twenty year period for repayment of such loans. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to suspend repayment of such loans for a period of five years if the Secretary determines it is necessary to avoid severe financial hardships. | 2025-09-02T18:45:00Z | |
| 94-hr-5332 | 94 | hr | 5332 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to permit the proceeds of certain loans to be used to construct protective measures for the prevention of future damage. | Emergency Management | 1975-03-21 | 1975-03-21 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Walsh, William F. [R-NY-33] | NY | R | W000107 | 0 | Provides, under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, that specified loans made under such Act may be used to construct protective measures to prevent future damage to property as a result of high water levels. | 2024-08-01T19:25:51Z | |
| 94-hr-5301 | 94 | hr | 5301 | A bill to repeal sections 102 and 202 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which makes flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | Emergency Management | 1975-03-20 | 1975-03-20 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 9 | Repeals the provisions of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which makes flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area. | 2024-08-01T19:25:49Z | |
| 94-hr-4892 | 94 | hr | 4892 | Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Act | Emergency Management | 1975-03-13 | 1975-03-13 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001153 | 2 | Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares the purpose of this Act in establishing a coordinated national program in earthquake mitigation. Provides that the Director of the Geological Survey, in consultation with the National Science Foundation, shall develop and carry out a program of research and implementation in the areas of tectonics, seismology, geology, engineering, planning and social sciences necessary to achieve the purposes of this Act, specifying the nature of such program. States that the Director of the Geological Survey and the Director of the National Science Foundation, jointly, shall: (1) establish an advisory committee composed of representatives of the research community to review periodically the earhtquake mitigation program and the recommend to the Directors, through periodic written reports, appropriate modifications in the conduct or emphasis of the program; (2) establish an information dissemination mechanism to make available in a timely manner information developed pursuant to this Act; (3) prepare and submit annual reports to the Congress on the progress of the program and achievements in earthquake mitigation; (4) establish a joint program to evaluate, synthesize, and present, through appropriate educational programs, the knowledge developed pursuant to this Act; and (5) assist the States in carrying out their responsibilities under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 by making readily available the results of research conducted pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and the same amount for each of the following nine fiscal years. Provides, under the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, for authorization of appropriations of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $25,000,000 for each of the nine following fiscal years, for carrying out the duties of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:44:45Z | |
| 94-s-1174 | 94 | s | 1174 | Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Act | Emergency Management | 1975-03-13 | 1976-09-20 | Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #768 (192-192). | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 12 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1440 (Pt. 1)) Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to reduce the risks of life and property from future earthquakes in the United States through an effective earthquake hazards reduction program. Directs the President to establish and direct to be maintained: (1) a coordinated National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program; (2) an Office of Earthquake Hazards Reduction; (3) a National Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; and (4) an Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Board. Requires the President to take prescribed steps with respect to the Administration of the Program. Requires the participation in such program of specified Federal departments and agencies. Provides that the earthquake hazards reduction program contain the following elements: (1) physical studies; (2) structural studies; (3) social, legal, and economic research; (4) implementation by applying acquired knowledge; and (5) other elements including studies of foreign experience and post-earthquake investigations. Directs the President to submit an annual report to the Congress after the end of each fiscal year describing and evaluating any progress achieved in reducing the risks of earthquake hazards. Authorizes specified sums to be appropriated for fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:51:09Z | |
| 94-hr-3267 | 94 | hr | 3267 | A bill to provide relief from shore damages attributable to high water levels in the Great Lakes. | Emergency Management | 1975-02-19 | 1975-02-19 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Directs the Army chief of Engineers to study and undertake measures for the prevention or mitigation of shore damages from high water in the Great Lakes. | 2024-08-01T19:24:28Z | |
| 94-s-741 | 94 | s | 741 | National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act | Emergency Management | 1975-02-19 | 1975-02-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 1 | National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act - Establishes a program of Federal insurance against catastrophic natural disasters and other such disasters utilizing the private insurance industry, particularly risk-sharing pools of insurance companies, while preserving State regulation. Establishes, within the office of the Federal Insurance Administrator in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the position of Assistant Insurance Administrator for Disaster Insurance, who shall head an office of Federal Disaster Insurance. Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) impose and collect an insurance premium surcharge which may not exceed 5 percent and may vary on a statewide regional, country wide basis, or any combination of these; (2) determine and prescribe the terms, conditions, and limitations of the catastrophic disaster insurance program as provided under this Act; (3) purchase reinsurance to the extent deemed appropriate and available; (4) make such disbursements from a special fund established in the U.S. Treasury for operations under this Act in order to reimburse insurance companies in full for claims paid by them for covered losses under the Act's program and for other operating expenses incurred by such companies under the program; and (5) make other disbursements and take other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. Extends as mandatory the coverage of castatrophic disasters in each property insurance policy now in effect or hereafter issued, other than motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes in U.S. Treasury a fund to be used by the Secretary for operating and capital expenses under this Act. Forbids coverage of new catastrophic disaster insurance where in violation of State or local laws or where the Secretary determines an area to be of special catastrohpic disaster risk. Prohibits the duplications of benefits where loss is covered by a valid claim paid under catastrophic disaster insurance under this Act. Provides for the te… | 2025-09-02T18:50:54Z | |
| 94-s-562 | 94 | s | 562 | International Humanitarian Assistance Act | Emergency Management | 1975-02-05 | 1975-02-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 6 | International Humanitarian Assistance Act - Authorizes the President to furnish assistance to foreign countries, on such terms and conditions as he may determine, for disaster relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in the case of disasters that require large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts. Provides that such assistance shall be distributed to the maximum extent practicable under the auspices and direction of the United Nations, other international organizations, multilateral institutions, or private voluntary agencies. Requires the President to submit to specified individuals and committees in Congress a report describing the dsiposition and use of funds made available by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the President to carry out the purposes of this Act such sums, not in excess of $50,000,000 in any fiscal year, as may be necessary for relief in any country, and for fiscal year 1975, $50,000,000 for specified relief in Bangladesh, Cyprus, and various African countries. | 2025-09-02T18:50:50Z | |
| 94-hr-2698 | 94 | hr | 2698 | A bill to amend the National Housing Act and the Small Business Act to transfer without change from the Small Business Administration to the Department of Housing and Urban Development the function of providing catastrophe assistance to victims, other than small business concerns, and the function of providing assistance to certain organizations operated in the interest of handicapped individuals. | Emergency Management | 1975-02-04 | 1975-02-04 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. McCollister, John Y. [R-NE-2] | NE | R | M000349 | 0 | Transfers, under the National Housing Act and the Small Business Act, without change, from the Small Business Administration to the Department of Housing and Urban Development the function of providing catastrophe assistance to victims, other than small business concerns, and the function of providing assistance to organizations operated in the interest of handicapped individuals. | 2024-08-01T19:24:06Z | |
| 94-hr-2249 | 94 | hr | 2249 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-28 | 1975-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to local fire departments to cover one-half of the cost of the purchase of firefighting equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:23:46Z | |
| 94-hr-2250 | 94 | hr | 2250 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-28 | 1975-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:23:46Z | |
| 94-hr-1681 | 94 | hr | 1681 | Energy Disaster Assistance Act | Emergency Management | 1975-01-20 | 1975-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Flood, Daniel J. [D-PA-11] | PA | D | F000209 | 1 | Energy Disaster Assistance Act - States that the Governor of a State may request a determination that an energy emergency or energy disaster exists in any area in his State based upon his finding that the shortage or price of energy materials is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capability of the State and local governments affected. Provides that, during any energy emergency determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the President or the appropriate agency head is authorized: (1) to direct the delivery of energy supplies to the affected area; (2) to allocate energy supplies among distributors thereof in the affected area to establish priorities for allocation of energy supplies to categories of end users; (3) to establish an energy conservation program in the affected area; (4) to make emergency energy loans to individuals, families, and public or nonprofit organizations performing essential public services; and (5) to furnish technical assistance and make loans to re-establish new sources of energy supplies in the affected area. Authorizes the President or the appropriate agency head with the approval of the President: (1) by order, to direct the head of any Federal agency to terminate any contract for the procurement of energy supplies or to suspend performance under any such contract where such action is necessary in order to provide additional energy supplies in the affected area; (2) to establish price ceilings at all levels for one or more types of energy supplies; and (3) to impose compulsory energy conservation programs. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:43:26Z | |
| 94-hr-735 | 94 | hr | 735 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to local fire departments to cover one-half of the cost of the purchase of firefighting equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:22:42Z | |
| 94-hr-736 | 94 | hr | 736 | National Fire Data and Information Clearinghouse Act | Emergency Management | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 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. | 2025-09-02T18:42:58Z | |
| 94-hr-740 | 94 | hr | 740 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:22:42Z | |
| 94-hr-892 | 94 | hr | 892 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] | IL | D | P000522 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:22:42Z | |
| 94-hr-893 | 94 | hr | 893 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to local fire departments to cover one-half of the cost of the purchase of firefighting equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:22:42Z |
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