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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
97-s-3055	97	s	3055	A bill to authorize improved flood protection on the main stem of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and environs.	Emergency Management	1982-12-01	1982-12-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement the project for flood damage prevention at Wyoming Valley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-3056	97	s	3056	A bill to authorize improved flood protection on portions of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and environs.	Emergency Management	1982-12-01	1982-12-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement the project for flood damage prevention on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-3057	97	s	3057	A bill to authorize improved flood protection on the main stem of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and environs.	Emergency Management	1982-12-01	1982-12-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement the project for flood damage prevention on the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-7328	97	hr	7328	A bill to amend the Act of June 25, 1910, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to implement measures to control floods on the lower Cowlitz River area.	Emergency Management	1982-11-30	1982-12-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement and maintain flood control measures on the Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers, Washington.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-3011	97	s	3011	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to increase the aggregate amount of grants which may be made under such Act to any individual or family adversely affected by a major disaster.	Emergency Management	1982-10-01	1982-10-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	0	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to increase from $5,000 to $10,000 the aggregate amount of grants which may be made under such Act to any individual or family adversely affected by a major disaster. Declares that such increase shall not apply with respect to major disasters declared before June 1, 1982.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-7231	97	hr	7231	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to increase the aggregate amount of grants which may be made under such Act to any individual or family adversely affected by a major disaster.	Emergency Management	1982-09-30	1982-10-12	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-4]	TN	D	G000321	3	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to increase from $5,000 to $10,000 the aggregate amount of grants which may be made under such Act to any individual or family adversely affected by a major disaster. Declares that such increase shall not apply with respect to major disasters declared before June 1, 1982.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-2974	97	s	2974	A bill to authorize local improvements to be considered in cost-sharing calculations on the Lower Rio Grande Valley Basin Flood Control Project,	Emergency Management	1982-09-29	1982-09-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to include in the survey report on flood protection on the Lower Rio Grande River, Texas, the costs and benefits of local improvements which the Chief of Engineers determines are compatible with and constitute an integral part of his recommended plan. Requires the Chief of Engineers, in determining the appropriate non-Federal share for such project, to give recognition to costs incurred by non-Federal interests in carrying out such local improvements.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hjres-597	97	hjres	597	A joint resolution to authorize a study of surveys to prevent flooding along the Fork Branch Creek.	Emergency Management	1982-09-16	1982-09-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]	IL	R	F000123	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Agriculture to make investigations and surveys with respect to the prevention of flooding along the South Fork and Flat Branch sub-basins of the Sangamon River Basin.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-sres-446	97	sres	446	A resolution to honor Michael R. Masone.	Emergency Management	1982-08-13	1982-08-16	Star Print ordered S.Res. 446.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Declares that the Senate honors Michael R. Masone on the 50th anniversary of his service as a member of the Island Park Fire Department and for his service to the community of Island Park, New York.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-s-2789	97	s	2789	A bill to terminate the authorization for Lake Brownwood Modification project, Pecan Bayou, Texas.	Emergency Management	1982-07-29	1982-07-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT]	VT	R	S000776	0	Terminates the authorization for Lake Brownwood modification project, Pecan Bayou, Texas, contained in the Flood Control Act of 1968.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-6843	97	hr	6843	A bill to authorize the construction of such facilities as deemed necessary by the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) in the vicinity of Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio, for the purpose of providing adequate flood protection to this area.	Emergency Management	1982-07-22	1982-08-12	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6]	OH	R	M000432	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct necessary flood protection projects near Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio. Requires participation by the appropriate non-Federal interests.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-sjres-214	97	sjres	214	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of November 1982 as "National REACT Month."	Emergency Management	1982-07-14	1982-07-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]	IL	R	P000222	12	Requests the President to designate November 1982 as National REACT Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hr-6651	97	hr	6651	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to perform mitigation work for the Sacramento River Bank Protection Project, to clarify the existing authority with respect to such project, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1982-06-22	1982-07-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]	CA	D	F000053	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake a program for mitigation of damages to fish and wildlife caused by the first phase of the flood control project on the Sacramento River, California. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Federal share of such project. Deems such project to include authorization to construct bank erosion control works along a specified portion of the Sacramento River.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-6631	97	hr	6631	A bill to authorize humanitarian assistance for the people of Lebanon.	Emergency Management	1982-06-17	1982-06-30	Became Public Law No: 97-208.	House	Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]	CT	D	G000120	9	(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #168 (334-70)) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for the relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction needs of the victims of recent fighting in Lebanon. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
97-hr-6603	97	hr	6603	Lebanon Emergency Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Assistance Act of 1982	Emergency Management	1982-06-16	1982-06-17	Clean Bill H.R.6631 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.	House	Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]	WI	D	Z000001	0	Lebanon Emergency Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for the relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction needs of the victims of recent fighting in Lebanon. Authorizes FY 1982 appropriations for such purpose.	2025-08-29T19:49:56Z
97-s-2636	97	s	2636	Lebanon Emergency Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Assistance Act of 1982	Emergency Management	1982-06-16	1982-06-21	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.	Senate	Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]	IL	R	P000222	0	Lebanon Emergency Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for the relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction needs of the victims of recent fighting in Lebanon. Authorizes FY 1982 appropriations for such purpose.	2025-08-29T19:51:41Z
97-hr-6599	97	hr	6599	A bill to provide assistance to individuals under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 for the purchase of new homes in Santa Cruz County, California, in cases in which existing homes are required to be relocated or removed as a result of the major disaster declared on January 7, 1982.	Emergency Management	1982-06-15	1982-06-28	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]	CA	D	P000047	0	Authorizes the President to make grants, under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, to any individual for the purchase of a new principal residence in any case in which his or her existing principal residence is located in the Love Creek area of Santa Cruz County, California, and is required to be relocated or removed as a result of the major disaster declared on January 7, 1982. Prohibits the amount of any such grant from exceeding an amount which when added to all other Federal disaster assistance provided to such individual, relating either to the existing principal residence or the purchase of a new one, is equal to 75 percent of the fair market value of the existing residence immediately before the disaster.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-6567	97	hr	6567	A bill to authorize humanitarian assistance for the people of Lebanon.	Emergency Management	1982-06-10	1982-06-17	Clean Bill H.R.6631 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.	House	Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]	CT	D	G000120	3	Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to the people of Lebanon. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
97-hjres-484	97	hjres	484	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of November, 1982, as "National REACT Month".	Emergency Management	1982-05-12	1982-05-12	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]	IL	R	P000444	88	Designates November 1982 as National REACT Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-6272	97	hr	6272	A bill to amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to extend authorization of appropriations, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1982-05-04	1982-09-14	Other Measure S.2273 Passed House in Lieu.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	1	Title I: Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1984 for earthquake hazards reduction programs of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, the National Bureau of Standards, and for required adjustments in salaries and benefits as set forth in such Act. Title II: Multihazard Research, Planning, and Mitigation - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for multihazard research, planning, and mitigation, including a specified sum for earthquake prepardedness in California.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
97-sconres-89	97	sconres	89	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Fire Administration should continue to make arson research and training an important and integral part of its mission and continue to support the anti-arson and fire safety efforts of states and localities in order to reduce lives and property damage lost by fire and arson.	Emergency Management	1982-05-04	1982-05-04	Referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]	OH	D	G000236	19	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Fire Administration should continue its arson research and training mission and its assistance to the anti-arson and fire safety efforts of State and local governments. States that Congress should continue to support the U.S. Fire Administration.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
97-hr-6224	97	hr	6224	A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to establish the rebuttable presumption that, in the case of any Federal firefighter, any injury in the form of heart trouble, pneumonia, or any hernia was proximately caused by the performance of such firefighter's duty.	Emergency Management	1982-04-29	1982-05-07	Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.	House	Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]	CA	D	F000053	10	Declares that whenever any Federal firefighter files a claim for worker's compensation for heart trouble, pneumonia, or a hernia, such injury shall be presumed to have been proximately caused by such firefighter's employment if such injury developed after the firefighter became so employed, unless the Secretary of Labor establishes another cause of such injury. Allows a former firefighter or his or her beneficiary to claim compensation for such an injury developing up to a maximum of five years after the firefighters last day of employment.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
97-sres-361	97	sres	361	A resolution to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the E. Romero Hose and Fire Company of Las Vegas, New Mexico.	Emergency Management	1982-04-13	1982-04-27	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	0	Commends the E. Romero Hose and Fire Company of Las Vegas, New Mexico, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-s-2273	97	s	2273	An act to amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to extend authorizations of appropriations, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1982-03-24	1983-01-12	Became Public Law No: 97-464.	Senate	Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]	NM	R	S000132	1	(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Title I: Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations through FY 1983 for earthquake hazards reduction programs of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, the National Bureau of Standards, and for required adjustments in salaries and benefits as set forth in such Act. Title II: Multihazard Research, Planning, and Mitigation - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for multihazard research, planning, and mitigation, including a specified sum for earthquake prepardedness in California.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
97-s-2250	97	s	2250	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1982	Emergency Management	1982-03-22	1982-08-12	Executive Comment Requested from FEMA, Justice, OMB.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	3	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the short title of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to read the "Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act." Amends such Act to redefine "emergency" to include any instance for which, in the President's determination, Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts to save lives and protect property. Repeals provisions of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 concerning economic recovery for disaster areas. Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to revise procedures concerning State requests for emergency assistance. Authorizes the President to: (1) direct Federal agencies to utilize their resources in support of State and local emergency assistance; and (2) provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property and public health. Limits expenditures for such emergency assistance to a specified sum. Allows the President to exceed such sum under certain circumstances. Limits assistance to relief from natural disasters (excluding social or economic catastrophes). Revises provisions concerning Federal and State disaster preparedness programs. Increases amounts available for grants for State disaster assistance plans. Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency through FY 1983. Makes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency the Federal coordinating officer in a major disaster area. Directs the President to deny disaster assistance to the extent that damage for which assistance is requested could have been compensated by reasonably available, adequate and necessary flood insurance. Excludes Federal, State, and local disaster assistance from individuals' income when determining eligibility for federally funded income assistance. Requires the Director to report to the Senate and House public works committees on each major disaster or emergency that he has declared. Declares that action taken or assistance provided pursuant to such Act that restore…	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hconres-288	97	hconres	288	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should support the fire safety efforts of the United States Fire Administration to reduce lives and property damage lost by fire.	Emergency Management	1982-03-15	1982-06-08	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	House	Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]	IL	D	C000634	2	(Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Fire Administration should work closely with State and local governments with respect to fire prevention and building codes. States that Congress should continue to support the U.S. Fire Administration.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
97-hr-5807	97	hr	5807	A bill to authorize the appropriation of an additional amount of $50,000,000 to alleviate the human suffering arising from the earthquakes in southern Italy in late 1980.	Emergency Management	1982-03-11	1982-05-11	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From AID.	House	Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]	NY	D	B000432	0	Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1982 for the relief of the victims of the earthquake in Italy in 1980.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
97-s-2195	97	s	2195	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control, Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and Byram River, Connecticut.	Emergency Management	1982-03-11	1982-03-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	0	Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the flood control project for the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and the Byram River, Connecticut, in accordance with the plans set forth in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated April 4, 1979, except that such project shall also include flood protection for the town of Mamaroneck, New York.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-5393	97	hr	5393	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Lenny Skutnik, and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to strike duplicates of such medal for public sale.	Emergency Management	1982-01-28	1982-02-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.	House	Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8]	VA	R	P000080	61	Requests the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Lenny Skutnik, in recognition of his heroic rescue of one of the victims of the airline crash into the Potomac River on January 13, 1982. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to cause bronze duplicates of such medal to be coined for sale to the general public.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
97-hr-5361	97	hr	5361	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Lenny Skutnik.	Emergency Management	1982-01-26	1982-02-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.	House	Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8]	VA	R	P000080	0	Requests the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Lenny Skutnik, in recognition of his heroic rescue of one of the victims of the airline crash into the Potomac River on January 13, 1982. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
97-hr-5311	97	hr	5311	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1982-01-25	1982-02-08	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]	FL	D	B000371	0	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1981 - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to revise flood protection project planning to grant equal consideration to structural and nonstructural water resources alternatives. Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to report annually to Congress on specified water resources projects.	2025-08-29T19:49:27Z
97-hr-5279	97	hr	5279	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-12-16	1982-01-21	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]	FL	D	B000371	1	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1981 - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to revise flood protection project planning to grant equal consideration to structural and nonstructural water resources alternatives. Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to report annually to Congress on specified water resources projects.	2025-08-29T19:49:27Z
97-hres-292	97	hres	292	A resolution expressing appreciation for assistance given to the people of Lynn, Massachusetts during the recent fire.	Emergency Management	1981-12-08	1981-12-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]	MA	D	M000264	0	Commends the fire fighters in Lynn, Massachusetts, for their heroic acts of service during the fire in that community on November 28, 1981.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-sres-248	97	sres	248	A resolution commending the firefighters who fought the recent fire in Lynn, Massachusetts.	Emergency Management	1981-11-30	1981-11-30	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	1	Commends the fire fighters in Lynn, Massachusetts, for their heroic acts of service during the fire in that community on November 28, 1981.	2023-05-11T13:12:52Z
97-hr-5091	97	hr	5091	A bill to amend section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (Public Law 858, 80th Congress), relating to small flood control projects not specifically authorized by Congress.	Emergency Management	1981-11-21	1982-01-21	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]	RI	R	S000136	0	Amends the Flood Control Act of 1948 to increase the maximum allotments allowed for single, small, flood-control projects. Increases the amount from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 for projects at single localities and from $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 for single projects which protect areas that have been declared major disaster areas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-1864	97	s	1864	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control, Cazenovia Creek, Buffalo metropolitan area, New York.	Emergency Management	1981-11-18	1981-11-18	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	0	Requires the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the flood control project at Cazenovia Creek, Buffalo, New York.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-4877	97	hr	4877	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to direct the President to determine the Federal contribution for grants to repair and restore damaged facilities based on the facts of each major disaster, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-11-02	1981-11-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]	WI	R	G000524	2	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to direct the President to determine the Federal contribution to State and local governments for disaster relief. Describes procedures by which the President shall make such determinations. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-4508	97	hr	4508	A bill to modify the flood control project for the Lower Mississippi River to authorize construction of the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri, project.	Emergency Management	1981-09-17	1981-10-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-10]	MO	R	E000174	0	Modifies the flood control project for the Lower Mississippi River to authorize the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the St. John's Bayou and New Madrid Floodway project, Missouri. Directs that necessary alterations and relocations of bridges shall be at Federal expense.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-4354	97	hr	4354	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-07-31	1981-08-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]	TX	R	F000111	12	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control and recreation in the Upper White Oak Bayou area, Texas.	2025-08-29T19:49:05Z
97-hr-4247	97	hr	4247	Emergency Fire Department and Rescue Squad Volunteer Protection Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-07-23	1981-08-11	Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.	House	Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8]	PA	R	C000845	14	Emergency Fire Department and Rescue Squad Volunteer Protection Act of 1981 - Allows Federal and District of Columbia government employees up to four hours paid leave per week for purposes of responding to an emergency as a member of a volunteer fire department or volunteer rescue squad that operates under an agreement with any local government. Provides that in the event an employee should use more than the allowed four hours of leave time such employee shall be allowed to work overtime without pay in order to compensate for such time.	2025-08-29T19:49:04Z
97-hr-4226	97	hr	4226	A bill to authorize the project for flood control on Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania.	Emergency Management	1981-07-21	1981-08-12	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to prosecute the flood control project on Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-4170	97	hr	4170	A bill to terminate authorization of the Meramec Park Lake portion of the authorized comprehensive plan for the Meramec River Basin, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-07-16	1981-07-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8]	MO	R	B000047	1	Terminates the authorization for the Meramec Park Lake flood control project in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, Missouri. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to manage and maintain the works, structures, and interests in lands related to such project and to assess alternatives for their future disposition. Requires that the Secretary hold at least two public hearings in the area of the project. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Governor of Missouri throughout the study. Requires that the Secretary report to Congress on such study. Declares that nothing in this Act shall terminate the authority or responsibility of the United States to satisfy all relocation assistance and other obligations arising out of the acquisition of any interest in real estate. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this Act.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-4171	97	hr	4171	A bill to terminate the authorization of the Union Lake flood control project, Missouri.	Emergency Management	1981-07-16	1981-07-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8]	MO	R	B000047	0	Deauthorizes the Union Lake flood control project, Missouri.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-4135	97	hr	4135	A bill for the relief of certain towns, townships, villages, cities, and other entities in the State of Wisconsin and certain departments of the State of Wisconsin.	Emergency Management	1981-07-14	1981-07-14	Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.	House	Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]	WI	R	G000524	0	Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay, in full settlement of all claims arising under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 with regard to the windstorm that occurred in Wisconsin in July, 1980, specified sums to: (1) certain named towns and cities in Wisconsin; (2) the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; (3) the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and (4) the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Limits to ten percent of such sums the amount that may be transferred to an agent or attorney for services rendered in connection with such payment.	2023-05-11T13:07:34Z
97-hr-4136	97	hr	4136	Federal Firefighters Salary Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-07-14	1982-04-28	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	0	Federal Firefighters' Salary Act of 1981 - Establishes a separate salary schedule for Federal firefighters. Applies provisions of Federal law governing step increases, pay comparability adjustments, and hazardous duty differentials for civil service positions to Federal firefighter positions. Awards a firefighter who earns a bachelor or associate degree in fire sciences a step increase in addition to any increase to which the employee is otherwise entitled. Exempts firefighters from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act requiring payment of a minimum wage and payment of overtime for hours of work exceeding 40 hours a week. Includes the premium pay received by firefighters as basic pay for purposes of computing their civil service retirement benefits.	2025-08-29T19:49:01Z
97-hr-4141	97	hr	4141	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide death benefits with respect to members of rescue squads.	Emergency Management	1981-07-14	1982-09-30	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]	PA	R	W000068	0	Extends death benefit coverage under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include rescue squad members who are certified by a State to carry out such duties or act for a nonprofit corporation.	2023-05-11T13:07:34Z
97-hconres-154	97	hconres	154	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that volunteer firefighters, paramedics and rescue team members be commended for their service.	Emergency Management	1981-06-25	1981-07-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]	PA	R	W000068	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that volunteer firefighters, paramedics, and rescue team members be commended for their service.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-sjres-86	97	sjres	86	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the month of November, 1981 as "National REACT Month".	Emergency Management	1981-06-03	1981-06-03	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]	IL	R	P000222	1	Requests the President to designate the month of November 1981 as "National REACT Month" (radio emergency associated citizens teams).	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hjres-274	97	hjres	274	A joint resolution to establish National Volunteer Firefighters' Day.	Emergency Management	1981-06-02	1981-06-08	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36]	NY	D	L000556	1	Requests the President to designate the second Saturday of August, 1981, as "National Volunteer Firefighters' Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-3742	97	hr	3742	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-06-01	1981-06-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]	TX	R	F000111	0	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control and recreation in the Upper White Oak Bayou area, Texas.	2025-08-29T19:48:53Z
97-hr-3699	97	hr	3699	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended.	Emergency Management	1981-05-27	1981-06-08	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]	NJ	D	H000840	3	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the Attorney General to institute actions against any party whose acts or omissions may have caused or contributed to the events resulting in a Presidential declaration of emergency or disaster. Makes such party liable to the United States for the full amount of Federal expenditures for damage caused by such acts or omissions.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-1259	97	s	1259	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control and recreation in the upper White Oak Bayou area, Texas.	Emergency Management	1981-05-21	1981-05-21	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control and recreation in the upper White Oak Bayou area, Texas.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-1260	97	s	1260	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Boggy Creek in Austin, Texas.	Emergency Management	1981-05-21	1981-05-21	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Boggy Creek in Austin, Texas.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-1262	97	s	1262	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Lake Witchita, Holliday Creek, Texas.	Emergency Management	1981-05-21	1981-05-21	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Lake Wichita, Holliday Creek, Texas.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-1266	97	s	1266	A bill to modify the Galveston Bay at Baytown, Texas, project.	Emergency Management	1981-05-21	1981-05-21	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Modifies a non-structural flood project on Galveston Bay at Baytown, Texas, authorized under the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, to provide that the price to be paid for property rendered uninhabitable due to the encroachment of flood waters caused by land subsidence in the project area will be based on an appraisal at fair market value disregarding damage caused by flood waters and vandals.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-1216	97	s	1216	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended.	Emergency Management	1981-05-18	1981-07-21	Subcommittee on Regional and Community Development. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT]	VT	R	S000776	1	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the Attorney General to institute actions against any party whose acts or omissions may have caused or contributed to the events resulting in a Presidential declaration of emergency or disaster. Makes such party liable to the United States for the full amount of Federal expenditures for damage caused by such acts or omissions.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-1217	97	s	1217	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-05-18	1981-07-21	Subcommittee on Regional and Community Development. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT]	VT	R	S000776	1	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984 for: (1) the purposes of such Act; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Revises requirements for temporary housing assistance for those displaced by a major disaster or emergency. Limits the Federal share of financial assistance for debris removal and repair and restoration of damaged facilities to 75 percent of eligible costs. Authorizes the President to loan the remaining 25 percent of such costs to a State under specified circumstances.	2025-08-29T19:51:07Z
97-s-1212	97	s	1212	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-05-15	1982-02-02	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	0	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for disaster relief for fiscal year 1982.	2025-08-29T19:51:03Z
97-hr-3579	97	hr	3579	A bill to modify the project for the Cuyahoga River Basin, Ohio, to provide for relocation of certain utilities in the vicinity of the Cleveland Zoo.	Emergency Management	1981-05-13	1981-06-03	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	0	Modifies the flood control project for the Cuyahoga River Basin, Ohio, to provide for the relocation of certain utilities in the vicinity of the Cleveland Zoo. Requires non-Federal interests to pay ten percent of the total cost of such relocation.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-3537	97	hr	3537	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 relating to the State and local governmental share of the cost of disaster assistance, the rental of temporary housing, and to authorize funds for fiscal year 1982.	Emergency Management	1981-05-12	1981-05-19	Placed on Union Calendar No: 77.	House	Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]	NJ	D	H000840	3	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to limit to 25 percent of all government assistance the State and local share of expenditures for disaster assistance. Adjusts the rental to be charged to occupants of temporary housing who require such housing as a result of a major disaster. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the President to make grants to help repair or replace private nonprofit museums, zoos, libraries, and qualified historical facilities and physical fitness centers which were damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-3503	97	hr	3503	A bill to authorize the project for flood control in the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and on the Byram River, New York, and Connecticut.	Emergency Management	1981-05-07	1981-05-21	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]	NY	D	O000134	0	Authorizes the project for flood control in the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and on the Byram River, New York and Connecticut, substantially in accordance with the plans and subject to the conditions recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated April 4, 1979, except: (1) such project shall also include flood protection for the town of Mamaroneck; and (2) that cost sharing for such project shall be provided in the report of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors dated July 12, 1978. Estimates the cost of such project at $37,500,000.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-3402	97	hr	3402	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve the basic workweek of firefighting personnel of executive agencies, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-05-04	1981-06-29	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From GAO.	House	Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]	MO	D	C000488	0	Provides that the regularly scheduled workweek of each Federal firefighter shall be an average of 56 hours per week, computed on the basis of a period of 21 consecutive days. States that in lieu of premium pay provided for by present law, such firefighters shall be entitled to 25 percent of so much of their annual rate of basic pay as does not exceed the maximum rate of basic pay for GS-10.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-3349	97	hr	3349	A bill to deauthorize the Dickey Dam component of the Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes project, Saint John River, Maine.	Emergency Management	1981-04-30	1981-05-14	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2]	ME	R	S000663	1	Deauthorizes that component of the Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes project, Saint John River, Maine, known and referred to as the Dickey Dam and its associated transmission facilities.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-1075	97	s	1075	A bill to amend section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-298, approved October 27, 1965).	Emergency Management	1981-04-30	1981-04-30	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME]	ME	R	C000598	1	Deauthorizes that component of the Dickey-Lincoln School lakes project, Saint John River, Maine, known as the Dickey Dam and its associated transmission facilities.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-3263	97	hr	3263	A bill to amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the earthquake hazards reduction programs and the fire prevention and control program, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-04-27	1981-04-30	Clean Bill H.R.3356 Reported in Lieu.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	1	Title I: Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, the National Bureau of Standards, and for specified required adjustments in salaries and benefits as set forth in such Act. Title II: Fire Prevention and Control - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for: (1) research and development at the Fire Research Center of the National Bureau of Standards; and (2) executive direction by the Federal Emergency Management Agency of certain programs. Title III: Multihazard Research, Planning, and Mitigation - Directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct: (1) emergency first response training programs; and (2) a program of planning, preparedness, and mitigation related to earthquake hazards. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for the purposes of this Act, including a specified sum for earthquake preparedness in California. Title IV: General Provisions - Permits funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act to be transferred among specified program categories. Limits such transfers to ten percent of a category unless certain Congressional committees allow otherwise. Sets forth ratios to be maintained among the program activities of this Act.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
97-s-1001	97	s	1001	An original bill to amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to extend authorization for appropriations for fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-04-23	1981-04-29	Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	0	Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to extend, through fiscal year 1982, the authorization of appropriations to the President, the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the National Bureau of Standards to carry out the purposes of such Act.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
97-s-883	97	s	883	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct improvements on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, of California.	Emergency Management	1981-04-07	1981-04-07	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-2958	97	hr	2958	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-04-01	1981-05-12	For Further Action See H.R.3537.	House	Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]	NJ	D	H000840	1	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984 for: (1) the purposes of such Act; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Revises requirements for temporary housing assistance for those displaced by a major disaster or emergency. Limits the Federal share of financial assistance for debris removal and repair and restoration of damaged facilities to 75 percent of eligible costs. Authorizes the President to loan the remaining 25 percent of such costs to a State under specified circumstances.	2025-08-29T19:48:37Z
97-hr-2966	97	hr	2966	A bill to authorize the project for flood control in the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and on the Byram River, Connecticut.	Emergency Management	1981-04-01	1981-04-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]	NY	D	O000134	0	Authorizes the project for flood control in the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and on the Byram River, Connecticut, substantially in accordance with the plans and subject to the conditions recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated April 4, 1979, except that: (1) such project shall also include flood protection for the town of Mamaroneck; and (2) the cost sharing for such project shall be provided in the report of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors dated July 12, 1978. Estimates the cost of such project at $37,500,000.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2967	97	hr	2967	A bill to provide for a study by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, of criteria to be used in determining the Federal and non-Federal interests in flood control protection, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-04-01	1981-04-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]	NY	D	O000134	1	Directs the Chief of Engineers to study and recommend to Congress, no later than three years after the date of the first appropriation of funds under this Act, those criteria to be used in determining the Federal and non-Federal interests in providing protection against, or reducing damage from, flooding. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1981, to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2914	97	hr	2914	Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1981	Emergency Management	1981-03-30	1981-04-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.	House	Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]	VA	R	W000406	0	Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1981 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible applicants for use in drought impacted areas for projects that implement short-term actions to augment community water supplies. Permits such assistance to be provided for any improvement, expansion, or construction of a water supply system and any purchase and transportation of water which will make a substantial contribution to the relief of an existing or threatened drought condition. Permits the Secretary to designate any area in any State as an emergency drought impact area if he or she finds that there exists a major and continuing adverse drought condition which is expected to continue and which is causing significant hardships on the affected areas or that there exists the threat of such a condition. Requires the work on any projects assisted under this Act to be completed on or before December 31, 1983, or within such extended time as the Secretary may approve in exceptional circumstances. Limits such grants to an amount not to exceed 50 percent of allowable project costs. Limits the loans under this Act to a term not to exceed 40 years at a per annum interest rate of eight percent. Requires the Secretary, when making the final determination regarding an application for assistance under this Act, to give consideration to the environmental consequences. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for making loans and grants under this Act and additional sums for fiscal year 1983 as needed for administrative expenses in monitoring and closing out the program authorized by this Act.	2025-08-29T19:48:37Z
97-hr-2894	97	hr	2894	A bill to modify the project for the mouth of the Colorado River, Texas, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-03-26	1981-04-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14]	TX	D	P000104	0	Modifies the flood control project for the mouth of the Colorado River, Texas, to provide that a specified diversion channel shall be: (1) constructed and maintained at Federal expense; and (2) for the purpose of fish and wildlife enhancement.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2827	97	hr	2827	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	1981-03-25	1981-04-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1]	MN	R	E000198	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on the South Fork Zumbro River, Minnesota. Requires that certain changes be accomplished entirely at Federal expense.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2829	97	hr	2829	A bill to modify the project for flood protection at Winona, Minnesota.	Emergency Management	1981-03-25	1981-04-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1]	MN	R	E000198	0	Modifies the flood control project at Winona, Minnesota, to provide that changes to two bridges within the limits of the city of Winona shall be accomplished at Federal expense.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2852	97	hr	2852	A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, to authorize local authorities to maintain and operate automated pumping stations for flood control purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-03-25	1981-04-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23]	IL	D	P000522	0	Amends the Flood Control Act of 1936 to authorize State and local authorities to maintain and operate automated pumping stations for flood control purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to prescribe minimum standards for the design of automated systems for such pumping stations.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-803	97	s	803	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	1981-03-25	1981-03-25	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on the South Fork Zumbro River, Minnesota. Requires that certain changes be accomplished entirely at Federal expense.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-804	97	s	804	A bill to modify the project for flood protection at Winona, Minnesota.	Emergency Management	1981-03-25	1981-03-25	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	0	Modifies the flood control project at Winona, Minnesota, to provide that changes to two bridges within the limits of the city of Winona shall be accomplished at Federal expense.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-2777	97	hr	2777	Fire Prevention Study Act of 1980	Emergency Management	1981-03-23	1981-03-26	Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.	House	Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2]	OH	D	L000508	0	Fire Prevention Study Act of 1980 - Amends the Flammable Fabrics Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, to conduct a study on fire prevention and control standards. Specifies the content of such study, including the role and nature of Federal involvement in fire prevention and control. Requires the Secretary to report the findings to Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.	2025-08-29T19:48:34Z
97-s-760	97	s	760	A bill to authorize the Corps of Engineers to assume the responsibility for maintenance of a flood control project, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-03-23	1981-03-23	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]	ID	R	M000346	0	Modifies the flood control project for Heise-Roberts, Idaho, to provide that the operation and maintenance of the project shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers. Modifies the flood control project for Lucky Peak Lake, Idaho, to provide for an increase, subject to specified criteria, in the diameter of a certain dam outlet.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-2536	97	hr	2536	A bill to deauthorize the Lafayette Dam and Reservoir, Big Pine Dam and Reservoir, Clifty Creek Dam and Reservoir, Big Walnut Dam and Reservoir, and Big Blue Dam and Reservoir in the State of Indiana.	Emergency Management	1981-03-17	1981-03-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2]	IN	D	F000161	0	Deauthorizes the Lafayette Dam and Reservoir, the Big Pine Dam and Reservoir, the Clifty Creek Dam and Reservoir, the Big Walnut Dam and Reservoir, and the Big Blue Dam and Reservoir, Indiana.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2546	97	hr	2546	A bill to direct the Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of modifying the Mississippi River project at Tiptonville, Tennessee.	Emergency Management	1981-03-17	1981-03-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7]	TN	D	J000216	0	Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of modifying a Mississippi River flood control project to increase flood protection for Tiptonville, Tennessee.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-2371	97	hr	2371	A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974, relating to the hurricane-flood protection project on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.	Emergency Management	1981-03-09	1981-03-23	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	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, through the Chief of Engineers, to modify the agreement between the Secretary and Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, to provide that each installment paid by such Parish constitute one-fiftieth of the unpaid balance owing on the Lake Pontchartrain hurricane-flood protection project.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-620	97	s	620	A bill to authorize the construction of a project for flood control in the vicinity of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-03-05	1981-03-05	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a specified flood control project in the vicinity of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to enter into agreements with certain entities for water storage in the Abiquiu and Elephant Butte Reservoirs. Modifies the Santa Rosa Lake, Pecos River, New Mexico, flood control project to authorize the expenditure of a specified sum for the recovery of cultural resource data.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-hr-2321	97	hr	2321	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct improvements on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California.	Emergency Management	1981-03-04	1981-03-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17]	CA	R	P000097	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hconres-81	97	hconres	81	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should support the fire safety efforts of the United States Fire Administration to reduce lives and property damage lost by fire.	Emergency Management	1981-02-26	1982-03-10	Clean Bill to be Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.	House	Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]	IL	D	C000634	17	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the States and localities should and must continue to cooperate with the United States Fire Administration in reviewing, evaluating, and suggesting improvements and uniformity in State, local, and model fire prevention and building codes.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
97-hr-1854	97	hr	1854	Cigarette Safety Act	Emergency Management	1981-02-17	1981-02-23	Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.	House	Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]	MA	D	M000834	30	Cigarette Safety Act - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate, within 24 months, final performance standards for cigarettes and little cigars ensuring a minimum capacity for igniting smoldering fabric fires. Authorizes the Commission to prohibit manufacturers from stockpiling such products to which such standards apply. Provides for judicial review of such standards in an appropriate U.S. court of appeals. Declares such cigarette safety standards to be subject to all remedial and penalty provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act for the first three fiscal years beginning after enactment.	2025-08-29T19:48:18Z
97-hr-1859	97	hr	1859	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	1981-02-17	1981-03-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]	PA	R	S000146	0	Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project in the Schuylkill River basin, Pennsylvania.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-1865	97	hr	1865	A bill to deauthorize the flood control project for the Big Blue River, Wabash River Basin.	Emergency Management	1981-02-17	1981-03-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10]	IN	D	S000294	0	Deauthorizes a specified flood control project for the Big Blue River, Wabash River Basin, Indiana.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-1726	97	hr	1726	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 pertaining to the making of grants for repair and reconstruction of nonprofit museums, zoos, libraries, physical fitness centers, and historical facilities which are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.	Emergency Management	1981-02-05	1981-05-21	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From FEMA.	House	Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5]	MS	R	L000447	1	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make grants to help repair or replace private nonprofit museums, zoos, libraries, and qualified historical facilities and physical fitness centers which were damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-1745	97	hr	1745	A bill to provide financial aid to local fire departments in the purchase of advanced firefighting equipment.	Emergency Management	1981-02-05	1981-02-18	Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.	House	Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31]	NY	R	M000808	0	Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to local fire departments to pay up to one-half the cost of purchasing firefighting equipment. Provides 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.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
97-hr-1488	97	hr	1488	A bill to authorize the project for flood control at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.	Emergency Management	1981-01-29	1981-02-12	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23]	PA	R	C000523	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the Susquehanna River Basin flood control project at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-1422	97	hr	1422	A bill to allow certain interest costs to be reimbursable under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 in the case of grants to victims of the Johnstown flood.	Emergency Management	1981-01-28	1981-05-21	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From FEMA.	House	Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]	PA	D	M001120	0	Allows reimbursement under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 of interest costs incurred on loans borrowed, prior to receipt of Federal grants, by victims for disaster relief work resulting from the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, floods of 1977.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-hr-839	97	hr	839	A bill to authorize the construction of such facilities as deemed necessary by Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) in the vicinity of Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio, for the purpose of providing adequate flood protection to this area.	Emergency Management	1981-01-13	1981-01-28	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10]	OH	R	M000718	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct necessary flood protection projects near Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio. Requires participation by the appropriate non-Federal interests.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
97-s-51	97	s	51	Cigarette Safety Act	Emergency Management	1981-01-06	1981-01-06	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	0	Cigarette Safety Act - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate, within 24 months, final performance standards for cigarettes and little cigars ensuring a minimum capacity for igniting smoldering fabric fires. Authorizes the Commission to prohibit manufacturers from stockpiling such products to which such standards apply. Provides for judicial review of such standards in an appropriate U.S. court of appeals. Declares such cigarette safety standards to be subject to all remedial and penalty provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act for the first three fiscal years beginning after enactment.	2025-08-29T19:50:37Z
97-hr-385	97	hr	385	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that rescue squad members are entitled to death benefits made available under such Act.	Emergency Management	1981-01-05	1982-09-30	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]	NC	D	N000016	9	Extends death benefit coverage under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include rescue squad members who are certified by a State to carry out such duties.	2023-05-11T13:02:24Z
97-hr-529	97	hr	529	A bill to amend the Flammable Fabrics Act to prohibit the manufacture for sale in commerce of articles of interior furnishing intended for use in any public facility unless such articles conform with requirements established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission designed to make such articles fire-resistant.	Emergency Management	1981-01-05	1981-02-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.	House	Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]	NJ	D	R000383	0	Amends the Flammable Fabrics Act to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or importation for sale in commerce of any article of interior furnishing for nonresidential use which has not been processed as required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Directs the Commission to establish processing requirements which make such articles fire-resistant to the extent necessary to protect the public against unreasonable risk of fire leading to death, injury, or significant property damage.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
97-s-28	97	s	28	A bill to terminate the authorizations for Lafayette Dam and Reservoir, Big Pine Dam and Reservoir, Clify Creek Dam and Reservoir and the Big Blue Dam and Reservoir in the State of Indiana.	Emergency Management	1981-01-05	1981-01-05	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]	IN	R	L000504	1	Amends the Flood Control Act of 1965 to terminate the authorizations for the Lafayette, Big Pine, Clifty Creek, and Big Blue Dams and Reservoirs on the Wabash River, Indiana.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
97-s-35	97	s	35	A bill to modify the authorization for the Burlington Dam, Souris River, North Dakota, contained in the Flood Control Act of 1970, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1981-01-05	1981-01-05	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	1	Modifies the Burlington Dam project in North Dakota to provide for: (1) the construction of a flood water diversion tunnel from the Des Lacs River Basin to the Burlington Reservoir; (2) the acquisition of wetlands for fish and wildlife mitigation; (3) modifications to Lake Darling Dam and certain structures in the National Wildlife Refuges; (4) a compensatory payment to Canada for project-induced flood damages; (5) the acquisition of flowage easements downstream from such project; (6) the construction of flood protection works at Velva, North Dakota; and (7) additional protection to specified areas. Requires local interests to provide land for, and maintain, local flood protection works.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z

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