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| 95-hr-14251 | 95 | hr | 14251 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970 to provide that, in determining the need for a local flood protection project, the Secretary of the Army shall consider the impact on the economy and social well-being of the local area and certain surrounding areas if flood protection is not provided, to specify the factors to be evaluated in considering such impact, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1978-10-05 | 1978-10-05 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 9 | Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of the Army, in determining the need for a flood control project, to consider the economic and social impact of not providing such protection. Sets forth factors for evaluating such impact. Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, upon a finding that the costs of any flood control project exceed its benefits, to furnish the non-Federal interests affected by such decision with an opportunity to contribute to the project the amount by which the costs exceed the benefits. | 2024-08-01T20:07:08Z | |
| 95-s-3522 | 95 | s | 3522 | A bill to terminate the authorization for the Meramec Park Lake, Missouri, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1978-09-25 | 1978-09-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] | MO | D | E000004 | 1 | Terminates the authorization of the Meramec Park Lake flood control project, Missouri. Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) take no action to dispose of works or lands; (2) maintain project lands and structures pending further disposition by Congress; (3) investigate what manner of disposition and future utilization of the lands and structures best serves the public interest; and (4) report the results of such investigation to Congress. Authorizes the use of the funds from the deauthorized project to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-s-3423 | 95 | s | 3423 | Disaster Relief Amendments | Emergency Management | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business. | Senate | Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] | MA | R | B000871 | 0 | Disaster Relief Amendments - Amends the Small Business Act to cancel $5,000 of the principal of a loan made in connection with the snow storms in Massachusetts on February 6 or 7, 1978, upon proof of loss and a bona fide estimate of the cost to rectify such loss. Limits the total amount cancelled plus the total amount of any grant under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to change eligibility for direct grants for disaster related expenses. Increases the Federal share in the matching grant program from 75 to 80 percent. Increases the amount of Federal loans available to a local government for disaster relief from 25 to 30 percent of such government's annual operating budget. Shortens from three to two years the period of time before repayment of such loans can be cancelled in the event of the inability of such local governments to meet their expenses. | 2025-09-02T17:14:31Z | |
| 95-hr-13859 | 95 | hr | 13859 | A bill to terminate the authorization of the Meramec Park Lake flood control project, Missouri. | Emergency Management | 1978-08-14 | 1978-08-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] | MO | D | I000001 | 0 | Terminates the authorization of the Meramec Park Lake flood control project, Missouri, after the date of enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:46Z | |
| 95-hr-13860 | 95 | hr | 13860 | A bill to terminate the authorization of the Union Lake flood control project, Missouri. | Emergency Management | 1978-08-14 | 1978-08-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ichord, Richard H. [D-MO-8] | MO | D | I000001 | 0 | Terminates the authorization of the Union Lake flood control project, Missouri, after the date of enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:46Z | |
| 95-hr-13395 | 95 | hr | 13395 | A bill to authorize construction of a project for flood control and other purposes on the South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester, Minnesota. | Emergency Management | 1978-07-10 | 1978-07-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the flood control project on the South Fork Zumbro River, Rochester, Minnesota, substantially in accordance with a specified Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors report, provided certain changes are accomplished at Federal expense. | 2024-08-01T20:06:30Z | |
| 95-hr-13396 | 95 | hr | 13396 | A bill to modify the project for flood protection at Winona, Minnesota. | Emergency Management | 1978-07-10 | 1978-07-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Modifies the flood protection project at Winona, Minnesota, as authorized under the Floor Control Act of 1965, to provide that two bridge changes within Winona city limits shall be made at Federal expense. | 2024-08-01T20:06:30Z | |
| 95-hr-13089 | 95 | hr | 13089 | A bill to provide for the construction of a project for flood control and other purposes for Pottstown and Vicinity, Schuylkill River Basin, Pennsylvania. | Emergency Management | 1978-06-12 | 1978-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project for Pottstown and vicinity, Schuylkill River Basin, Pennsylvania. Expresses the Congressional finding that the application of specified provisions of the Flood Control Act of 1970 result in the benefits from flood control measures authorized by this Act exceeding their economic costs. | 2024-08-01T20:06:12Z | |
| 95-hr-12543 | 95 | hr | 12543 | A bill to provide for assistance to certain owners of property damaged by flood waters at the Galveston Bay project at Baytown, Texas. | Emergency Management | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8] | TX | D | E000035 | 0 | Specifies the eligibility requirements and the formula for computing benefits for persons receiving assistance for flood damage at Baytown, Texas. | 2024-08-01T20:05:47Z | |
| 95-hr-12459 | 95 | hr | 12459 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake flood control measures in the Tug and Levisa Forks of the Big Sandy River and the Cumberland River, West Virginia and Kentucky. | Emergency Management | 1978-05-01 | 1978-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake certain flood control measures on portions of the Big Sandy River, and the Cumberland River, in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T20:05:47Z | |
| 95-hjres-873 | 95 | hjres | 873 | Joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and for other purposes. | Emergency Management | 1978-04-26 | 1978-05-21 | Public Law 95-284. | House | Rep. Mahon, George H. [D-TX-19] | TX | D | M000065 | 0 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Appropriations with amendment. S. Rept. 95-801) Makes supplemental appropriations for the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes a supplemental appropriation of $63,000,000 for Employment and Training Assistance for the Department of Labor. Authorizes payments to widows and heirs of certain deceased Members of Congress. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 95-hr-12301 | 95 | hr | 12301 | A bill to authorize the construction of certain flood control facilities on the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River, Kentucky and West Virginia. | Emergency Management | 1978-04-24 | 1978-04-24 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | 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 design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T20:05:39Z | |
| 95-hr-12067 | 95 | hr | 12067 | A bill authorizing the construction of certain flood control facilities on the Lower Knox Creek, Kentucky. | Emergency Management | 1978-04-12 | 1978-04-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Title I: Water Resources Projects - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control reservoir on Lower Knox Creek, Kentucky. Waives the requirement of an economic analysis of this project. | 2024-08-01T20:05:30Z | |
| 95-hr-11528 | 95 | hr | 11528 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct improvements on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California. | Emergency Management | 1978-03-14 | 1978-03-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Krebs, John H. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000325 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct improvements on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California. | 2024-08-01T20:05:08Z | |
| 95-hr-11457 | 95 | hr | 11457 | A bill to assist Governors of certain States in establishing Recovery Planning Councils under title VIII of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to deal with the disasters caused by the winter storms of 1977 and 1978. | Emergency Management | 1978-03-10 | 1978-03-10 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 9 | Permits the Governor of any State with jurisdiction to establish a disaster area Recovery Planning Council to contract the performance of Council functions to any Federal agency, State agency, or private nonprofit organization receiving Federal funds, which has economic development functions. | 2024-08-01T20:04:59Z | |
| 95-s-2649 | 95 | s | 2649 | A bill to provide loans for the prevention or retarding of streambank erosion which threatens public and private facilities. | Emergency Management | 1978-03-06 | 1978-03-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to make loans to any public or private agency or individual for stabilizing streambanks when erosion threatens, or can be expected to threaten, any facility or structure, or produce or seriously aggravate flooding downstream. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-11291 | 95 | hr | 11291 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and to change the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the United States Fire Administration. | Emergency Management | 1978-03-03 | 1978-10-05 | Public Law 95-422. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 2 | (House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 of: (1) $24,352,000 to the United States Fire Administration; and (2) $5,600,000 to the Fire Research Center. Changes the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the United States Fire Administration. Directs the Administrator of such Administration to: (1) develop arson detection techniques; (2) provide training and instructional materials in arson prevention, detection, and control to fire service and law enforcement personnel; (3) formulate methods for the collection of arson data; (4) develop programs for public education on the causes and prevention of arson; and (5) develop handbooks to assist fire service and law enforcement personnel in arson prevention and detection. Directs the Administrator to submit a report to Congress on ways in which the Federal Government may better assist the States and local jurisdictions in providing for more effective arson prevention, detection, and control. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to conduct through grants or contracts scientific research on methods, procedures, and equipment for arson prevention, detection, and investigation. Authorizes the Administrator to sell the former Marjorie Webster Junior College facility, in Washington, D. C., which was previously purchased as the site for the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control. Directs the Administrator to apply the proceeds from such sale, and any additional funds which may be appropriated, to the acquisition or construction of a new site, except that the total authorized for such expenditure may not exceed $9,000,000. | 2024-08-01T20:04:52Z | |
| 95-hr-10996 | 95 | hr | 10996 | A bill to assist Governors of certain States in establishing Recovery Planning Councils under title VIII of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to deal with the disasters caused by the winter storms of 1977 and 1978. | Emergency Management | 1978-02-16 | 1978-02-16 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 26 | Permits the Governor of any State with jurisdiction to establish a disaster area Recovery Planning Council to contract the performance of Council functions to any Federal agency, State agency, or private nonprofit organization receiving Federal funds, which has economic development functions. | 2024-08-01T20:04:45Z | |
| 95-hr-10693 | 95 | hr | 10693 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1978-02-01 | 1978-02-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. Sets forth the following conditions of eligibility for grants: (1) members of the fire department are participating or have participated in a training program conducted or approved by the National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control; (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located; (3) equipment purchased with grant funds conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards; and (4) any other conditions the Secretary may find appropriate and necessary. Defines "firefighting equipment" as any technical equipment used for fire investigation, suppression, and extinguishment or first aid. | 2024-08-01T20:04:25Z | |
| 95-hr-10694 | 95 | hr | 10694 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-containing breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1978-02-01 | 1978-02-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of purchasing heat-protective firefighting suits and breathing apparatus. Sets forth the following conditions of eligibility for grants: (1) members of the department are participating or have participated in a training program approved or conducted by the National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control, (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located, (3) equipment purchased with grant funds conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards, and (4) any other conditions the Secretary may find appropriate and necessary. | 2024-08-01T20:04:25Z | |
| 95-hr-10607 | 95 | hr | 10607 | A bill to modify the authorization of the Skagit River Levee and Channel Improvement Project. | Emergency Management | 1978-01-30 | 1978-01-30 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Modifies the authorization of the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project for the Skagit River Basin, Washington, to include the authorization for additional flood protection upstream to and including Sedro Woolley, Washington. | 2024-08-01T20:04:26Z | |
| 95-hr-10507 | 95 | hr | 10507 | A bill to modify the authorization for the project for flood protection on the Saginaw River and Tributaries, Michigan. | Emergency Management | 1978-01-24 | 1978-01-24 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000263 | 0 | Authorizes the modification of a specified flood control project on the Saginaw River, Michigan. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to implement a nonstructural flood control and recreation project on the Tittabawassee River, Michigan. Requires non- Federal cooperation for such project. Directs the Secretary to include the costs and benefits of non-Federal improvements initiated before a specified date in determining the non-Federal share of such project. | 2024-08-01T20:04:18Z | |
| 95-hr-10387 | 95 | hr | 10387 | A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974, relating to the hurricane-flood protection project on Lake Pontchartrain, La. | Emergency Management | 1977-12-15 | 1977-12-15 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] | LA | R | L000371 | 0 | Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to modify the cost agreement between the Secretary and Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with respect to the hurricane protection project on Lake Pontchartrain. | 2024-08-01T20:04:10Z | |
| 95-s-2353 | 95 | s | 2353 | Indian Cyclone Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Act | Emergency Management | 1977-12-15 | 1977-12-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 4 | Indian Cyclone Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for a United States contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction programs for the disaster-stricken areas of southern India. | 2025-09-02T17:13:49Z | |
| 95-hr-10261 | 95 | hr | 10261 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1977-12-07 | 1977-12-07 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 6 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a loan program to provide financial assistance to drought-impacted water districts and to provide Federal assistance to water districts for acquisition and installation of residential and agricultural water conservation devices and equipment. | 2025-09-02T17:09:19Z | |
| 95-hr-10200 | 95 | hr | 10200 | Truth in Lending Simplification Act | Emergency Management | 1977-12-01 | 1977-12-01 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15] | OH | R | W000781 | 24 | Truth in Lending Simplification Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to exempt transactions involving extensions of credit for agricultural purposes. Defines the finance charge as the sum of all charges imposed upon and payable by the consumer for the extension of credit. Requires the itemizing of finance charges except in the case of the sale of a dwelling or a consumer loan secured by a first lien. Amends the Truth in Lending Act by requiring from both consumer and creditor, statements indicating a security interest is taken and general descriptions of any other property which is the subject of or is in connection with extension of credit not under an open end credit plan. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to provide readily understandable model forms and clauses to facilitate compliance with disclosure requirements. States that no civil or criminal liability applies for failure to make disclosure if the creditor utilized these model forms or clauses in good faith. Redefines the disclosure requirements to comply with the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:09:18Z | |
| 95-hr-10037 | 95 | hr | 10037 | A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to establish an Office of Fire Investigation within the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration. | Emergency Management | 1977-11-04 | 1977-11-04 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Breckinridge, John B. [D-KY-6] | KY | D | B000788 | 0 | Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to establish within the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration an Office of Fire Prevention, which shall conduct investigations and studies of State and local fires and fire prevention administration and report its findings and recommendations periodically to the Congress and to Federal, State, local and appropriate private agencies. | 2024-08-01T20:03:54Z | |
| 95-hr-10020 | 95 | hr | 10020 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970 to provide that, in determining the need for a local flood protection project, the Secretary of the Army shall consider the impact on the economy and social well-being of the local area and certain surrounding areas if flood protection is not provided, to specify the factors to be evaluated in considering such impact. | Emergency Management | 1977-11-03 | 1977-11-03 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 24 | Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of the Army, in determining the need for a flood control project, to consider the economic and social impact of not providing such protection. Sets forth factors for evaluating such impact. Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, upon a finding that the costs of any flood control project exceed its benefits, to furnish the non-Federal interests affected by such decision with an opportunity to contribute to the project the amount by which the costs exceed the benefits. | 2024-08-01T20:03:54Z | |
| 95-hr-9949 | 95 | hr | 9949 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-11-03 | 1977-11-03 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 17 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance six; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:09:14Z | |
| 95-hr-9817 | 95 | hr | 9817 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments which are unable to purchase necessary firefighting equipment because of the increased cost of such equipment as the result of inflation. | Emergency Management | 1977-10-28 | 1977-10-28 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 1 | Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments to enable them to purchase firefighting equipment which they cannot afford due to post-1972 inflation. Mandates preference for departments serving population areas of less than 10,000. Specifies that the amount of a grant shall be the amount which represents the increase in price of such equipment since 1972 as a result of inflation. | 2024-08-01T20:03:43Z | |
| 95-hr-9553 | 95 | hr | 9553 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and to change the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the U.S. Fire Administration. | Emergency Management | 1977-10-13 | 1977-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 0 | Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 for fiscal year 1978 and fiscal year 1979. Renames the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration the United States Fire Administration. | 2024-08-01T20:03:36Z | |
| 95-hr-9517 | 95 | hr | 9517 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for contributions to remedy damage done to railroads by disasters to the same extent contributions are presently available for damage to publicly owned airport facilities and streets and highways. | Emergency Management | 1977-10-12 | 1977-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make grants to restore railroad facilities or equipment damaged by a major disaster. | 2024-08-01T20:03:27Z | |
| 95-hr-9538 | 95 | hr | 9538 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 relating to assistance to be provided to States and local governments during and emergency. | Emergency Management | 1977-10-12 | 1977-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make contributions to States or local governments to help repair or replace a public facility damaged or destroyed in an emergency. Limits the amount of any such contribution to 75 percent of the cost of repair or replacement of such facility. | 2024-08-01T20:03:27Z | |
| 95-hr-9495 | 95 | hr | 9495 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970 to provide that, in determining the need for a local flood protection project, the Secretary of the Army shall consider the impact on the economy and social well-being of the local area and certain surrounding areas if flood protection is not provided, to specify the factors to be evaluated in considering such impact. | Emergency Management | 1977-10-11 | 1977-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 21 | Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of the Army, in determining the need for a flood control project, to consider the economic and social impact of not providing such protection. Sets forth factors for evaluating such impact. Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, upon a finding that the costs of any flood control project exceed its benefits, to furnish the non-Federal interests affected by such decision with an opportunity to contribute to the project the amount by which the costs exceed the benefits. | 2024-08-01T20:03:27Z | |
| 95-hr-9340 | 95 | hr | 9340 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1977-09-27 | 1977-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 13 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. States that a fire department is eligible for a grant if (1) members of the fire department have participated or are participating in an approved training program; (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located; (3) all equipment purchased under this Act conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards; and (4) the department conforms with other terms the Secretary finds necessary and appropriate. | 2024-08-01T20:03:18Z | |
| 95-hr-9341 | 95 | hr | 9341 | A bill to provide financial aid for local fire departments in the purchase of firefighting suits and self-contained breathing apparatus. | Emergency Management | 1977-09-27 | 1977-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 12 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of purchasing heat-protective firefighting suits and breathing apparatus. Sets forth the following conditions of eligibility for grants: (1) members of the department are participating or have participated in a training program approved or conducted by the National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control, (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located, (3) equipment purchased with grant funds conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards, and (4) any other conditions the Secretary may find appropriate and necessary. | 2024-08-01T20:03:18Z | |
| 95-hr-9199 | 95 | hr | 9199 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1977-09-19 | 1977-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 14 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a loan program to provide financial assistance to drought-impacted water districts and to provide Federal assistance to water districts for acquisition and installation of residential and agricultural water conservation devices and equipment. | 2025-09-02T17:08:43Z | |
| 95-s-2103 | 95 | s | 2103 | A bill to exempt disaster payments made in connection with the 1977 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice from any payment limitation. | Emergency Management | 1977-09-15 | 1977-09-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 15 | Exempts disaster payments made in connection with the 1977 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice from the payment limitations contained in the Agricultural Act of 1970 and the Agricultural Act of 1949. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 95-hr-9001 | 95 | hr | 9001 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to facilitate the administration of the Small Business Administration's Disaster loan program. | Emergency Management | 1977-09-08 | 1977-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4] | IA | D | S000596 | 6 | Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to appoint temporary employees to make and administer disaster loans in the event of a disaster declaration. | 2024-08-01T20:03:00Z | |
| 95-hr-8907 | 95 | hr | 8907 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-08-05 | 1977-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 13 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance six; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:08:39Z | |
| 95-s-1935 | 95 | s | 1935 | A bill to amend Public Law 95-18, providing for emergency drought relief measures. | Emergency Management | 1977-07-27 | 1977-08-17 | Public Law 95-107. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 11 | (Measure passed House, amended) Extends, by two months through January, 1978, the compulsory completion date of federally assisted construction activities undertaken to mitigate the impact of the drought of 1976-1977. Terminates the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide drought relief on November 30, 1977. Increases the number of uses to which funds authorized by law to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-1977 drought may be put. Removes limitations on the amount which the Secretary may extend to any State water resource agency for drought relief. Authorizes the Secretary to condition grants, or waive all or a portion of the repayment of loans made under this Act, upon the agreement of a recipient to undertake a program of water conservation and efficient management meeting standards established by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on measures which he has undertaken to institute such conservation and management procedures. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-8523 | 95 | hr | 8523 | A bill to amend the Act of April 7, 1977 (Public Law 95-18), providing for emergency drought relief measures. | Emergency Management | 1977-07-25 | 1977-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | S000454 | 4 | Removes the requirement that 15 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for emergency drought relief measures be used for the construction of emergency physical facilities. States that such funds shall be available for expenditure for emergency drought programs conducted by State water resource agencies. | 2024-08-01T20:02:43Z | |
| 95-hr-8454 | 95 | hr | 8454 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out a flood control project for flood control and related purposes on Hatcher Bayou and Durden Creek, Warren County, Miss. | Emergency Management | 1977-07-21 | 1977-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a flood control project on Hatcher Bayou and Durden Creek, Mississippi. | 2024-08-01T20:02:36Z | |
| 95-hr-8468 | 95 | hr | 8468 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act | Emergency Management | 1977-07-21 | 1977-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 0 | Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a loan program to provide financial assistance to drought-impacted water districts and to provide Federal assistance to water districts for acquisition and installation of residential and agricultural water conservation devices and equipment. | 2025-09-02T17:08:15Z | |
| 95-hr-8219 | 95 | hr | 8219 | A bill to amend the Authorization for the project for flood protection on the Saginaw River, Mich. | Emergency Management | 1977-07-12 | 1977-07-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000263 | 0 | Amends the Flood Control Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a construction plan for flood damage reduction on the Tittabawassee River at Midland, Michigan, in lieu of structural flood damage reduction; or combination thereof. | 2024-08-01T20:02:28Z | |
| 95-hr-8228 | 95 | hr | 8228 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-07-12 | 1977-07-12 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 0 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance six; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:08:11Z | |
| 95-s-1794 | 95 | s | 1794 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and to change the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the United States Fire Administration. | Emergency Management | 1977-06-30 | 1978-06-13 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 11291 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 11291 passed in lieu) Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize an appropriation of $25,252,000 for fiscal year 1979 to the United States Fire Administration, including: (1) $6,043,000 for the renovation of the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control; and (2) $5,600,000 for the Fire Research Center. Changes the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the United States Fire Administration. Permits the Administrator, upon request of any State or local government, to investigate the facts, conditions, and probable cause of any serious fire of a recurring nature. Makes available information from such investigation at a reasonable cost to interested persons. Prohibits such information from being admitted as evidence in any court or used in any action for damages growing out of any matter mentioned in such investigation. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 95-hr-8061 | 95 | hr | 8061 | A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970 to provide that in determining the need for a local flood protection project, the Secretary of the Army shall consider the impact on the economy and social well-being of the local area and certain surrounding areas if flood protection is not provided, to specify the factors to be evaluated in considering such impact. | Emergency Management | 1977-06-28 | 1977-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 3 | Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of the Army, in determining the need for a flood control project, to consider the economic and social impact of not providing such protection. Sets forth factors for evaluating such impact. Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, upon a finding that the costs of any flood control project exceed its benefits, to furnish the non-Federal interests affected by such decision with an opportunity to contribute to the project the amount by which the costs exceed the benefits. | 2024-08-01T20:02:28Z | |
| 95-hr-7844 | 95 | hr | 7844 | A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to allow the use of appropriated funds beginning on the date of a disaster declaration. | Emergency Management | 1977-06-16 | 1977-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | S000454 | 0 | Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to allow the use of any funds appropriated which are available for use with respect to any major disaster to be expended by any Federal, State, or local authority receiving such funds for any loan, grant, or other authorized activity beginning on the date of the declaration of such disaster. | 2024-08-01T20:02:11Z | |
| 95-hr-7771 | 95 | hr | 7771 | A bill to control volcanic activity. | Emergency Management | 1977-06-14 | 1977-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1] | HI | D | H000449 | 0 | Amends the Flood Control Act to authorize the Chief of Engineers to furnish the minimum protection necessary to prevent loss of life and property damage caused by lava flow. | 2024-08-01T20:02:11Z | |
| 95-s-1676 | 95 | s | 1676 | A bill to amend an emergency flood control authorization in order to authorize emergency protection work in the event of anticipated volcanic eruption. | Emergency Management | 1977-06-10 | 1977-06-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Flood Control Act to authorize the Chief of Engineers to furnish the minimum protection necessary to prevent loss of life and property damage caused by lava flow. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-7684 | 95 | hr | 7684 | Fire Prevention Study Act | Emergency Management | 1977-06-08 | 1978-05-15 | Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept.95-989(Pt.II). | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2] | OH | D | L000508 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 95-989 (Part I)) Fire Prevention Study Act - Amends the Flammable Fabrics Act to require the Secretary of Commerce to study the necessity and feasibility of establishing Federal standards relating to fire prevention and control. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to consult with State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and such other interested persons as deemed appropriate. Requires the Secretary to report the findings and recommendations to the Congress within one year after funds are appropriated, but not later, than two years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $500,000 for fiscal year 1979. | 2025-09-02T17:07:54Z | |
| 95-hr-7649 | 95 | hr | 7649 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-06-07 | 1977-06-07 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 20 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance six; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:07:57Z | |
| 95-hr-7420 | 95 | hr | 7420 | A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control. | Emergency Management | 1977-05-25 | 1977-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Title I: Water Resources Projects - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River, and the Cumberland River, in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T20:01:54Z | |
| 95-hr-7229 | 95 | hr | 7229 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-05-17 | 1977-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6] | IN | D | E000239 | 0 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:07:44Z | |
| 95-hr-7237 | 95 | hr | 7237 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. | Emergency Management | 1977-05-17 | 1977-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to: (1) specify the disaster related expenses of individuals or families which will be included and excluded from coverage by Presidential grants; (2) set forth the percentage of each such grant which may be expended by States and local government for grant administration; (3) include nursery and pre-school programs within the definition of "educational facilities" for purposes of receiving grants for repair and restoration. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a flood insurance coverage limit on residential dwelling units for any property and permanent fixtures contained thereon. | 2024-08-01T20:01:54Z | |
| 95-hr-7253 | 95 | hr | 7253 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-05-17 | 1977-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 6 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance; to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:07:44Z | |
| 95-hr-7215 | 95 | hr | 7215 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments which are unable to purchase necessary firefighting equipment because of the increased cost of such equipment as the result of inflation. | Emergency Management | 1977-05-16 | 1977-05-16 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 0 | Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments to enable them to purchase firefighting equipment which they cannot afford due to post-1972 inflation. Mandates preference for departments serving population areas of less than 10,000. Specifies that the amount of a grant shall be the amount which represents the increase in price of such equipment since 1972 as a result of inflation. | 2024-08-01T20:01:45Z | |
| 95-hr-7222 | 95 | hr | 7222 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-05-16 | 1977-05-16 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 0 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs; develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance six; and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:07:38Z | |
| 95-s-1512 | 95 | s | 1512 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act to extend authorizations for the Federal disaster assistance program. | Emergency Management | 1977-05-13 | 1977-05-24 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (similar provisions in H.R. 6197 as passed Senate). | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to extend indefinitely authorizations for the Federal disaster assistance program. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-6964 | 95 | hr | 6964 | A bill to authorize necessary flood protection at locations in Kentucky on an expedited basis. | Emergency Management | 1977-05-05 | 1977-05-05 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5] | KY | R | C000201 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River, and the Cumberland River, in Kentucky. | 2024-08-01T20:01:40Z | |
| 95-hr-6703 | 95 | hr | 6703 | A bill to authorize necessary flood protection at locations in Kentucky and West Virginia on an expedited basis. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-27 | 1977-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | 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 design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T20:01:27Z | |
| 95-hr-6704 | 95 | hr | 6704 | A bill to authorize necessary flood protection at locations in Kentucky and West Virginia on an expedited basis. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-27 | 1977-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River, and the Cumberland River, in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2024-08-01T20:01:27Z | |
| 95-hr-6649 | 95 | hr | 6649 | Drought Assistance Amendment | Emergency Management | 1977-04-26 | 1977-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001153 | 19 | Drought Assistance Amendment - Title I: Amendments to the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 - Declares the finding of Congress that droughts and other similar non-cataclysmic disasters require Federal assistance. Requires the President to appoint a Federal coordinator to operate in an area declared a drought emergency. Permits Federal agencies to provide assistance to drought emergency areas by performing any emergency service essential to save lives and property, including (1) conservation practices; (2) water supply investigations; (3) education training in conservation techniques for farmers and other affected persons; (4) provisions for water needs and the movement of supplies or persons; (5) the establishment of comprehensive employment and/or manpower training programs; and (6) contributions to State or local governments to carry out the provisions of this Act. Directs that where Federal funds for assistance activities may go by contract to private organizations or firms, preference be given to organizations or firms in the drought emergency area. Authorizes the President to make grants to States for the purpose of State grants to individuals or families adversely affected by a drought emergency to meet necessary expenses; and to make temporary mortgage or rental payments on behalf of individuals or families who have received written notice of foreclosure on land or equipment as a result o financial hardship caused by drought. Provides for loans to local governments losing revenues as a result of a drought emergency. Title II: Amendments to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 - Extends to drought emergency areas assistance for economic recovery following the period of emergency aid and replacement of essential facilities and services. Extends coverage of federally-guaranteed loans to the purchase of land and facilities for farming usage. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Makes areas suffering an emergency of any sort eligible for Federal assistance for current school expenditures. Exten… | 2025-09-02T17:07:23Z | |
| 95-s-1387 | 95 | s | 1387 | A bill to authorize necessary flood protection at locations in Kentucky and West Virginia on an expedited basis. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-26 | 1977-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 3 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct on an expedited basis certain flood control facilities on portions of the Big Sandy River, and the Cumberland River, in Kentucky and West Virginia. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-6567 | 95 | hr | 6567 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reduce the rate of interest on disaster relief loans under such act, to apply special provisions of such act to such loans made in connection with major disasters occurring after April 1, 1977, and before June 6, 1977. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-22 | 1977-04-22 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | Amends the Small Business Act to reduce the rate of interest on the Small Business Administration's portion of disaster relief loans with respect to major disaster of specified forms occurring on or after April 1, 1977, and prior to June 6, 1977, to three percent per annum. Applies provisions of this Act pertaining to special hardship cases to such disasters. Authorizes the Administration to make cash grants to an individual on a fixed income whose residence was destroyed in a disaster. | 2024-08-01T20:01:22Z | |
| 95-s-1362 | 95 | s | 1362 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reduce the rate of interest on disaster relief loans under such act, to apply special provisions of such act to such loans made in connection with major disasters occurring after April 1, 1977, and before June 6, 1977. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-22 | 1977-04-22 | Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 6 | Amends the Small Business Act to reduce to three percent per year the interest rate on the Small Business Administration's share of any loan made with respect to a major disaster occurring on or after April 1, 1977, and prior to June 6, 1977. Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to grant to the recipient of a disaster loan up to $5,000 to provide immediate relief from the effects of such disaster. Allows cancellation of loans made with respect to disasters occurring on or after April, 1977, and prior to June 6, 1977, according to provisions of the Small Business Act. | 2025-01-14T17:16:56Z | |
| 95-hr-6507 | 95 | hr | 6507 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to limit to 3 percent the rate of interest on disaster relief loans made under such act with respect to any major disaster declared during calendar year 1977. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-21 | 1977-04-21 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Amends the Small Business Act to limit to three percent the rate of interest on the Small Business Administration's share of disaster relief loans made to business affected by: (1) catastrophes such as floods, riots, or civil disorders; (2) disasters, as defined by specified laws; or (3) disease or toxicity introduced into products intended for human consumption. | 2024-08-01T20:01:22Z | |
| 95-s-1305 | 95 | s | 1305 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to authorize the making of economic injury disaster loans in certain extraordinary circumstances without a disaster declaration. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-19 | 1977-07-27 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000317 | 8 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Small Business with amendment, S. Rept. 95-138) =Title I: Economic Disaster Designation= - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the making of economic injury disaster loans not in excess of $100,000 each to small businesses where no disaster has been declared, provided that the Small Business Administration has determined that such businesses have suffered economic injury as a result of the disaster and are in need of financial assistance which is not available on reasonable terms in the disaster stricken area. =Title II: Interest Rate Reductions for Physical Disaster Loans= - Amends the Small Business Act to set the interest rate for Federal disaster loans to repair uninsured residences and personal property, damaged on or after July 1, 1976, at one percent for the first $5,000 of damage, two percent on the next $5,000 of damage, and three percent on all damage valued above $10,000. Sets the interest rate for all other loans made with respect to a physical disaster occurring on or after July 1, 1976, at five percent. Cancels a portion of the principal of disaster loans made with regard to a primary residence which has incurred damage of at least ten percent of its fair market value. Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to defer interest payments on certain disaster loans for up to three years. | 2025-01-14T17:16:56Z | |
| 95-hr-6263 | 95 | hr | 6263 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 relating to assistance to be provided to States and local governments during any emergency. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-18 | 1977-04-18 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] | IN | D | C000787 | 16 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make contributions to States or local governments to help repair or replace a public facility damaged or destroyed in an emergency. Limits the amount of any such contribution to 75 percent of the cost of repair or replacement of such facility. | 2024-08-01T20:01:14Z | |
| 95-s-1279 | 95 | s | 1279 | Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1977 | Emergency Management | 1977-04-07 | 1977-05-23 | Public Law 95-31. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Community Emergency Drought Relief Act - =Title I:= Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible States, localities, Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations to assist areas adversely affected by drought and water shortages. Provides that projects assisted under this Act shall be only those whose work can be completed by April 30, 1978. Establishes criteria for the allocation of assistance to emergency drought impact areas as designated under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for emergency grants and loans and administrative purposes through fiscal year 1978. States that funds available under this Act shall be available for expenditure for drought impact projects conducted heretofore by eligible applicants during fiscal year 1977 if such projects are compatible with the broad purposes of this Act. =Title II:= Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act Amendments of 1976 to authorize a six-month delay in the convening date of a White House Conference on Balanced Growth and Economic Development. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-6169 | 95 | hr | 6169 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional funds for the assistance of the victims of the earthquake occurring on May 6, in the Friuli region of Italy. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-06 | 1977-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for relief assistance to the victims of 1976 earthquakes in Italy. | 2024-08-01T20:01:05Z | |
| 95-hr-6180 | 95 | hr | 6180 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional funds for the assistance of the victims of the earthquake occurring on May 6, 1976, in the Friuli region of Italy. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-06 | 1977-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 6 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for relief assistance to the victims of 1976 earthquakes in Italy. | 2024-08-01T20:01:05Z | |
| 95-hr-6197 | 95 | hr | 6197 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for authorization of appropriations thereunder through fiscal year 1978. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-06 | 1977-06-20 | Public Law 95-51. | House | Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | J000135 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Disaster Relief Act to extend the authorization of appropriations thereunder through fiscal year 1980. Amends the Flood Control Act to authorize the Secretary of the Army, upon application by a farmer, rancher or political subdivision in a distressed area, to construct a well or transport water for the assistance of such farmer, rancher or subdivision. Requires the farmer, rancher or subdivision to pay the United States for the reasonable cost of constructing the well. | 2024-08-01T20:01:14Z | |
| 95-s-1255 | 95 | s | 1255 | Italy Disaster Assistance Act | Emergency Management | 1977-04-06 | 1977-04-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] | MA | R | B000871 | 0 | Italy Disaster Assistance Act - Authorizes appropriations for the relief of victims of the May 6, 1976, earthquake in Italy. | 2025-09-02T17:13:04Z | |
| 95-hr-6047 | 95 | hr | 6047 | Small Business Emergency Drought Disaster Loan Act | Emergency Management | 1977-04-05 | 1977-04-05 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4] | IA | D | S000596 | 0 | Small Business Emergency Drought Disaster Loan Act - Authorizes the Small Business Administration to provide emergency drought assistance loans, at five percent interest per annum for a period up to 30 years, to assist small business concerns to overcome the effects of actual or prospective substantial economic injury resulting from the 1976-1977 drought. Requires an actual or expected decrease in business activity of at least 20 percent below normal levels as a condition of eligibility. Allows provisions of this Act to apply to drought disaster areas currently designated under existing laws and to any area newly designated as an emergency drought impact area by the Administrator. | 2025-09-02T17:06:59Z | |
| 95-hr-6003 | 95 | hr | 6003 | A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to provide that the eligibility for, and the amount of, certain disaster benefits paid with regard to wheat and feed grains shall be based on the actual acreage planted in such commodity. | Emergency Management | 1977-04-04 | 1977-04-04 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] | MN | R | S000795 | 3 | Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to base specified disaster payments for wheat and feed grains on the actual acreage planted, in lieu of the farm acreage allotment base. | 2024-08-01T20:00:56Z | |
| 95-s-1206 | 95 | s | 1206 | Small Business Emergency Drought Disaster Loan Act | Emergency Management | 1977-04-01 | 1977-04-01 | Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 1 | Small Business Emergency Drought Disaster Loan Act - Authorizes the Small Business Administration to provide emergency drought assistance loans, at five percent interest per annum for a period up to 30 years, to assist small business concerns to overcome the effects of actual or prospective substantial economic injury resulting from the 1976-1977 drought. Requires an actual or expected decrease in business activity of at least 20 percent below normal levels as a condition of eligibility. Allows provisions of this Act to apply to an area newly designated as an emergency droughts impact area by the Administrator. | 2025-09-02T17:13:03Z | |
| 95-s-1209 | 95 | s | 1209 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act | Emergency Management | 1977-04-01 | 1977-04-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 5 | Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration Act - Establishes the Federal Emergency Assistance and Preparedness Administration headed by a Director who shall be a permanent member of the National Security Council. Requires the Director to establish within the Administration the Offices of Disaster Assistance, Emergency Preparedness, and Program Evaluation, and an Emergency Information Center. Requires the Administration to implement and coordinate all Federal disaster assistance and emergency preparedness programs, develop policies with respect to industrial mobilization and economic readiness for emergencies relating to the national defense, undertake research and development to improve programs under its cognizance, and to gather data on natural, economic, and other phenomena for predicting and planning for industrial and economic mobilization and emergencies and disasters. Directs the Director to make such collected data available to the public and to provide such data to States and localities on a regular basis. Requires the heads of Federal agencies with jurisdiction over any program relating to emergency preparedness or disaster assistance to report annually to the Director on the status of such program. Requires the Director to coordinate such programs with States and localities participating in or applying for such assistance. Transfers to the Administration the functions and authorities of specified agencies respecting programs within the Administration's jurisdiction. Requires the Administration to report annually to Congress. Extends until September 30, 1980, the termination dates of specified provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act, including those which empower the President to declare a civil defense emergency. | 2025-09-02T17:13:05Z | |
| 95-hr-5857 | 95 | hr | 5857 | Emergency Drought Assistance Water Transportation Act | Emergency Management | 1977-03-31 | 1977-03-31 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Emergency Drought Assistance Water Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to pay up to three-fourths of the actual cost of transporting a maximum ninety-day, or when conditions warrant, a continuing supply of water from areas in which water is in plentiful supply to rural areas and livestock producers in major disaster or emergency areas, or in areas where the Secretary determines such action necessary to protect the public health and welfare. Sets civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized disposal of such water. | 2025-09-02T17:06:56Z | |
| 95-hr-5894 | 95 | hr | 5894 | A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-31 | 1977-03-31 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] | NY | R | M000808 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. States that a fire department is eligible for a grant if (1) members of the fire department have participated or are participating in an approved training program; (2) the department is an agency of a State or political subdivision, or is incorporated by the State in which it is located; (3) all equipment purchased under this Act conforms with standards adopted by the National Bureau of Standards; and (4) the department conforms with other terms the Secretary finds necessary and appropriate. | 2024-08-01T20:00:58Z | |
| 95-sres-130 | 95 | sres | 130 | A resolution relating to rural fire protection. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-31 | 1977-03-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 0 | Declares it to be the sense of the Senate that the Department of Agriculture should give increased attention to the rural community fire protection program of the Rural Development Act of 1972, and that Congress should provide increased funding for that program. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 95-hr-5717 | 95 | hr | 5717 | An Act to provide for relief and rehabilitation assistance to the victims of the recent earthquakes in Romania. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-29 | 1977-04-18 | Public law 95-21. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 4 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1977 for relief and rehabilitation assistance to the victims of recent earthquakes in Romania. Authorizes the President to furnish such assistance. | 2024-08-01T20:00:52Z | |
| 95-s-1147 | 95 | s | 1147 | A bill to relieve the liability for the repayment of certain erroneously made contributions by the United States. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-28 | 1978-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] | PA | R | S000159 | 1 | Relieves specified privately owned libraries and units of local government in Pennsylvania from any liability for the repayment of contributions erroneously made by the United States for disaster relief activities in connection with Hurricane Agnes. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 95-s-1124 | 95 | s | 1124 | Romania Earthquake Relief and Rehabilitation Act | Emergency Management | 1977-03-24 | 1977-03-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 7 | Romania Earthquake Relief and Rehabilitation Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1977 for relief and rehabilitation assistance to the victims of recent earthquakes in Romania. Authorizes the President to furnish such assistance. | 2025-09-02T17:12:57Z | |
| 95-hr-5494 | 95 | hr | 5494 | A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-77 drought. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-23 | 1977-03-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] | WA | D | M000365 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to study opportunities to augment, utilize or conserve water supplies available to Federal reclamation projects and to undertake conservation activities to mitigate damages to such project from the 1976-77 drought period; (2) to purchase water supplies and redistribute such water within Federal reclamation projects; (3) to study and evaluate studies of potential facilities to mitigate the effects of a recurrence of drought and make recommendations to the President and to Congress evaluating such facilities; and (4) to assist financially Federal reclamation project landowners who are without irrigation water supplies to carry out soil conservation measures. Authorizes the Secretary to defer without penalty the 1977 and 1978 payments of any installment charges owned to the United States on Federal reclamation projects as he deems necessary because of financial hardship caused by extreme drought conditions. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress by March 1, 1978, on expenditures under this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:00:40Z | |
| 95-hr-5520 | 95 | hr | 5520 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional funds for the assistance of the victims of the earthquake occurring on May 6, 1976, in the Friuli region of Italy. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-23 | 1977-03-23 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 24 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for relief assistance to the victims of 1976 earthquakes in Italy. | 2024-08-01T20:00:46Z | |
| 95-hr-5521 | 95 | hr | 5521 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional funds for the assistance of the victims of the earthquake occurring on May 6, 1976, in Friuli region of Italy. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-23 | 1977-03-23 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 2 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for relief assistance to the victims of 1976 earthquakes in Italy. | 2024-08-01T20:00:46Z | |
| 95-s-1113 | 95 | s | 1113 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide Federal assistance in the case of emergencies determined in accordance with such Act. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-23 | 1977-03-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 4 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make contributions to States or local governments to help repair or replace a public facility damaged or destroyed in any emergency. Limits the amount of any such contribution to 75 percent of the cost of repair or replacement of such facility. Authorizes additional contributions for repairs to Federal-aid highway systems damaged in any emergency. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-s-1036 | 95 | s | 1036 | A bill to amend the Water Resources Control Act of 1976 relating to Federal certification of local flood control projects. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-18 | 1977-03-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000200 | 0 | Amends the Water Resources Control Act of 1976 to repeal the termination date on procedures under which the Chief of the Corps of Engineers certifies that local flood control improvements are compatible with Federal projects under consideration. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-5198 | 95 | hr | 5198 | A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of 1976-77 drought. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-17 | 1977-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] | WA | D | M000365 | 5 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to study opportunities to augment, utilize or conserve water supplies available to Federal reclamation projects and to undertake conservation activities to mitigate damages to such project from the 1976-77 drought period; (2) to purchase water supplies and redistribute such water within Federal reclamation projects; (3) to study and evaluate studies of potential facilities to mitigate the effects of a recurrence of drought and make recommendations to the President and to Congress evaluating such facilities; and (4) to assist financially Federal reclamation project landowners who are without irrigation water supplies to carry out soil conservation measures. Authorizes the Secretary to defer without penalty the 1977 and 1978 payments of any installment charges owned to the United States on Federal reclamation projects as he deems necessary because of financial hardship caused by extreme drought conditions. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress by March 1, 1978, on expenditures under this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:00:33Z | |
| 95-hr-5199 | 95 | hr | 5199 | A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-77 drought, and to provide for emergency drought assistance loans. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-17 | 1977-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | M000436 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to implement a program of interest-free emergency drought assistance loans to irrigators in order to mitigate losses and damages resulting from the 1976-77 drought period. Stipulates that actions taken pursuant to this Act shall not be deemed major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000,000 in emergency funds in fiscal year 1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:00:33Z | |
| 95-hr-5133 | 95 | hr | 5133 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 relating to assistance to be provided to States and local governments during any emergency. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-16 | 1977-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] | IN | D | C000787 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make contributions to States or local governments to help repair or replace a public facility damaged or destroyed in an emergency. Limits the amount of any such contribution to 75 percent of the cost of repair or replacement of such facility. | 2024-08-01T20:00:34Z | |
| 95-hr-4956 | 95 | hr | 4956 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-14 | 1977-03-14 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Marks, Marc L. [R-PA-24] | PA | R | M000136 | 0 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide disaster victims with respect to disasters occurring on or after December 1, 1976, with two options for loan repayment of borrowed funds under certain provisions of the Small Business Act or the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: (1) a three percent interest rate with up to $2,500 forgiveness on the loan; or (2) a one percent interest rate with no forgiveness clause. | 2024-08-01T20:00:24Z | |
| 95-hr-5004 | 95 | hr | 5004 | Drought Assistance Amendment | Emergency Management | 1977-03-14 | 1977-03-14 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001153 | 0 | Drought Assistance Amendment - Title I: Amendments to the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 - Declares the finding of Congress that droughts and other similar non-cataclysmic disasters require Federal assistance. Requires the President to appoint a Federal coordinator to operate in an area declared a drought emergency. Permits Federal agencies to provide assistance to drought emergency areas by performing any emergency service essential to save lives and property, including (1) conservation practices; (2) water supply investigations; (3) education training in conservation techniques for farmers and other affected persons; (4) provisions for water needs and the movement of supplies or persons; (5) the establishment of comprehensive employment and/or manpower training programs; and (6) contributions to State or local governments to carry out the provisions of this Act. Directs that where Federal funds for assistance activities may go by contract to private organizations or firms, preference be given to organizations or firms in the drought emergency area. Authorizes the President to make grants to States for the purpose of State grants to individuals or families adversely affected by a drought emergency to meet necessary expenses; and to make temporary mortgage or rental payments on behalf of individuals or families who have received written notice of foreclosure on land or equipment as a result o financial hardship caused by drought. Provides for loans to local governments losing revenues as a result of a drought emergency. Title II: Amendments to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 - Extends to drought emergency areas assistance for economic recovery following the period of emergency aid and replacement of essential facilities and services. Extends coverage of federally-guaranteed loans to the purchase of land and facilities for farming usage. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Makes areas suffering an emergency of any sort eligible for Federal assistance for current school expenditures. Exten… | 2025-09-02T17:06:33Z | |
| 95-sconres-12 | 95 | sconres | 12 | A resolution relating to the earthquake in Romania. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-14 | 1977-03-17 | Measure passed House. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 12 | Declares that the United States should do all that is possible to assist Romania, site of a recent earthquake. Expresses the sympathy of the United States to the victims and their families. | 2024-08-01T20:07:15Z | |
| 95-hr-4643 | 95 | hr | 4643 | Disaster Insurance Act | Emergency Management | 1977-03-08 | 1977-03-08 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | S000762 | 0 | Prohibits any officer or agency of the United States from making any grant or loan, or providing assistance in the form of mortgage insurance or loan guaranty to aid in the purchase, construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of residential real property which is designed principally for the occupancy of from one to four families or of nonresidential property which is owned or leased and operated by one or more small businesses, unless the property involved is or will upon completion be covered. Establishes a Disaster Insurance Corporation to encourage private insurance companies to provide insurance against catastrophic losses, and to reinsure such companies against abnormally high losses resulting from the provision of such insurance. Stipulates that if at any time catastrophic insurance is unavailable from private industry, the Corporation shall provide such insurance through the facilities of the Federal Government. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be used by the Corporation for its operating and capital expenses under this Act. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $100,000,000 to capitalize such fund. | 2025-09-02T17:06:20Z | |
| 95-hr-4695 | 95 | hr | 4695 | A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-08 | 1977-03-08 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | T000367 | 18 | Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide disaster victims with respect to disasters occurring on or after December 1, 1976, with two options for loan repayment of borrowed funds under certain provisions of the Small Business Act or the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: (1) a three percent interest rate with up to $2,500 forgiveness on the loan; or (2) a one percent interest rate with no forgiveness clause. | 2024-08-01T20:00:14Z | |
| 95-hr-4456 | 95 | hr | 4456 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments which are unable to purchase necessary firefighting equipment because of the increased cost of such equipment as the result of inflation. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-03 | 1977-03-03 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to make grants to volunteer fire departments to enable them to purchase firefighting equipment which they cannot afford due to post-1972 inflation. Mandates preference for departments serving population areas of less than 10,000. Specifies that the amount of a grant shall be the amount which represents the increase in price of such equipment since 1972 as a result of inflation. | 2024-08-01T20:00:03Z | |
| 95-hr-4467 | 95 | hr | 4467 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional funds for the assistance of the victims of the earthquake occurring on May 6, 1976, in the Friuli region of Italy. | Emergency Management | 1977-03-03 | 1977-03-03 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 19 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for the relief of victims of the May 6, 1976, earthquake in Italy. | 2024-08-01T20:00:04Z |
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