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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
98-hr-6426	98	hr	6426	A bill entitled: the Bogue Chitto Creek Relief Act.	Emergency Management	1984-10-09	1984-10-09	Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.	House	Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]	MS	D	D000466	0	Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study flooding and soil erosion problems along Bogue Chitto Creek in Jackson, Mississippi, and undertake all necessary bank stabilization and flood protection measures.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-6427	98	hr	6427	A bill entitled: The Purple Creek Relief Act.	Emergency Management	1984-10-09	1984-10-09	Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.	House	Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]	MS	D	D000466	0	Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study soil erosion problems along Purple Creek near Jackson, Mississippi, and undertake all necessary bank stabilization and flood protection measures.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-6396	98	hr	6396	A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to ensure that Federal assistance will be provided expeditiously to communities threatened by major disasters.	Emergency Management	1984-10-04	1984-10-04	Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.	House	Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25]	TX	D	A000209	0	Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deploy at least one disaster relief specialist to any area in which a major disaster is imminent in order to: (1) assist State and local officials in developing disaster preparation programs; and (2) place field staff in advance and take other measures to ensure expeditious post-disaster assistance.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-6279	98	hr	6279	A bill to authorize construction of a comprehensive project for flood control in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada.	Emergency Management	1984-09-19	1984-10-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Reid, Harry [D-NV-1]	NV	D	R000146	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a comprehensive project for flood control in the Las Vegas Valley and tributaries area, Nevada. Specifies certain watercourses to be included in such project. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years beginning after FY 1984. Authorizes the Secretary to consider funds expended by State and local agencies for construction of flood control facilities in the specified watercourses after October 31, 1984, as part of the non-Federal contribution toward such comprehensive project.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-2918	98	s	2918	Colorado River Floodway Task Force Act of 1984	Emergency Management	1984-08-08	1984-08-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	0	Colorado River Floodway Task Force Act of 1984 - Establishes the Colorado River Floodway Task Force to: (1) review past operation of dams along the Colorado River in terms of flood control, power generation, and water storage; (2) examine 1983 property damage and the potential for future damage to the Colorado River Floodway in the States of Arizona, California, and Nevada; (3) make recommendations to Congress concerning future construction, recreation and wildlife enhancement, management, and emergency plans within the floodway; and (4) make recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior concerning property damage compensation and relocation of individuals displaced as a result of the 1983 flood. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to compensate individuals suffering as a result of the 1983 flood. Permits individuals who suffered such losses to bring actions for compensation in the U.S. Claims Court. Confers jurisdiction on such court to hear, determine, and render judgment upon such claims. Authorizes the Secretary to relocate individuals in the floodway as is deemed necessary. Requires the Task Force to make a final report to the President within one year of enactment of this Act. Requires the Task Force to terminate one year after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985-1987.	2025-08-29T17:39:48Z
98-hr-5555	98	hr	5555	Federal Fire Service Personnel Salary Act of 1984	Emergency Management	1984-05-01	1984-05-17	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	0	Federal Fire Service Personnel Salary Act of 1983 - 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. Sets forth rates of pay for firefighters for hours of work scheduled or officially ordered and approved in excess of the maximum hour standard prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts firefighters from certain 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.	2025-08-29T17:41:00Z
98-sjres-283	98	sjres	283	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 7, 1984, as "National Arson Awareness Week".	Emergency Management	1984-04-26	1984-05-09	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	28	Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of May 7, 1984, as National Arson Awareness Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hjres-547	98	hjres	547	A joint resolution to designate the week of May 13, 1984, through May 19, 1984, as "Smokey Bear Week".	Emergency Management	1984-04-12	1984-10-02	For Further Action See S.J.Res.273.	House	Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4]	AL	D	B000431	226	Designates the week of May 13 through May 19, 1984, as Smokey Bear Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-hr-5359	98	hr	5359	Federal Firefighters Salary Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1984-04-04	1984-04-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	0	Federal Firefighters' Salary Act of 1983 - 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. Sets forth rates of pay for firefighters for hours of work scheduled or officially ordered and approved in excess of the maximum hour standard prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts firefighters from certain 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.	2025-08-29T17:38:53Z
98-s-2517	98	s	2517	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1984	Emergency Management	1984-04-02	1984-10-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	Senate	Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]	NH	R	H000951	1	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1984 - 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 (hereinafter referred to as the Disaster Relief Act) to revise procedures concerning State requests for emergency assistance. Describes the determination to be made by the President concerning the nature of an emergency prior to authorizing emergency assistance under such Act. Authorizes the President, in any emergency, to: (1) direct any Federal agency to use its resources to save lives and protect property and public health; (2) coordinate Federal agencies with State and local officials in providing emergency assistance; and (3) provide technical and advisory assistance to affected State and local governments in the performance of essential community services in the event of an emergency. Sets forth the manner by which the President is authorized to provide emergency assistance. Limits funds to a set amount for any single emergency, except when the President determines that continued emergency assistance is immediately required. Requires a report from the President to the Congress when such single-event funds are exceeded. Redefines "major disaster." Makes other technical and conforming amendments. Requires facilities receiving such emergency assistance to have been covered by adequate and reasonable flood insurance in order to receive full assistance benefits. Provides for the repayment of duplicated insurance benefits. Amends title III of the Disaster Relief Act to provide for: (1) a declaration that action taken or assistance provided pursuan…	2025-04-07T14:20:35Z
98-hr-5055	98	hr	5055	Colorado River Floodway Protection Act	Emergency Management	1984-03-07	1984-08-09	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	C000344	1	Colorado River Floodway Protection Act - Establishes the Colorado River Floodway, with boundaries to be determined by floodflow levels of various waterways within the Colorado River. Provides that such floodway designation shall begin immediately below Hoover Dam and extend southerly to the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to file with the appropriate congressional committees maps of the floodway, and to provide each State or Federal agency affected by such floodway system with copies of such maps. Permits the Secretary to make minor modifications to such maps after timely notice to the appropriate congressional committees and State or agency involved. Directs the Secretary to review such maps at least once every five years and to make all necessary changes. Denies the availability of new expenditures or new financial assistance for any purpose within the Floodway, with specified exceptions. Allows the appropriate Federal officer to make Federal expenditures or financial assistance available within the Floodway for: (1) any dam, channel, levee, or other structure whose purpose is flood control, water conservation, drainage facility, or other remedial or corrective measure; (2) the maintenance and expansion of publicly operated roads, structures, or facilities, with specified exceptions; (3) military activities essential to national security; and (4) certain other activities whose purposes are consistent with this Act, such as fish and wildlife enhancement projects, air and water navigation aids, scientific research, emergency assistance, and riverbank stabilization projects. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make written certification each year after FY 1984 that each Federal agency concerned has complied with the provisions of this Act. Establishes a Colorado River Floodway Task Force to prepare recommendations for the management of the Floodway. Requires the Secretary, within one year of enactment of this Act, to s…	2025-08-29T17:39:23Z
98-hr-5001	98	hr	5001	A bill entitled: the "Caney Creek Relief Act".	Emergency Management	1984-03-01	1984-03-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]	MS	D	D000466	0	Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study flooding and soil erosion problems along Caney Creek near Jackson, Mississippi, and to undertake bank stabilization and flood protection measures.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-4845	98	hr	4845	Federal Firefighters Salary Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1984-02-09	1984-02-24	Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	0	Federal Firefighters' Salary Act of 1983 - 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. Sets forth rates of pay for firefighters for hours of work scheduled or officially ordered and approved in excess of the maximum hour standard prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts firefighters from certain 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.	2025-08-29T17:38:37Z
98-hr-4660	98	hr	4660	A bill to provide that economic injury disaster loans may be made to small business concerns involved in the fishing industry as a result of ocean conditions from June 1982 through December 1983 resulting from El Nino weather conditions.	Emergency Management	1984-01-26	1984-02-01	Referred to Subcommittee on SBA & SBIC Authority, Minority Enterprise, and General Small Business Problems.	House	Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]	CA	D	B000648	24	Amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration, with respect to small businesses involved in the fishing industry, to treat the El Nino-related ocean conditions as a disaster for purposes of providing disaster loans to such small businesses.	2024-02-07T15:46:26Z
98-sres-292	98	sres	292	A resolution expressing the appreciation of the Senate to certain organizations for their efforts in carrying out an emergency food distribution and shelter program provided for in Public Law 98-8.	Emergency Management	1983-11-18	1983-11-18	Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.	Senate	Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]	AR	D	P000556	19	Expresses the appreciation of the Senate to certain organizations for their efforts in carrying out an emergency food distribution and shelter program.	2025-01-14T18:18:18Z
98-hr-4425	98	hr	4425	A bill to provide a temporary extension of time for North Chillicothe, Ohio, to adopt land use and control measures consistent with projected flood elevation determinations of the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.	Emergency Management	1983-11-16	1983-12-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.	House	Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6]	OH	R	M000432	0	Prohibits the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency from denying the availability of flood insurance to the city of North Chillicothe, Ohio, until such time as the North Chillicothe flood wall is completed.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
98-hr-4156	98	hr	4156	A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to construct a project to provide flood control on Braes Bayou in Harris County, Texas.	Emergency Management	1983-10-19	1983-10-31	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25]	TX	D	A000209	0	Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a project for flood control on Braes Bayou, Texas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-1974	98	s	1974	Drought Assistance Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-10-19	1983-10-19	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]	IA	R	J000101	1	Drought Assistance Act of 1983 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an emergency feed program in designated disaster areas to assist family farms in preserving livestock and poultry affected by the 1983 drought. Reallocates specified Commodity Credit Corporation funds for such program. Establishes graduated interest payments (three percent on first $50,000, five percent on next $50,000, eight percent on amounts above $100,000) for drought-related emergency loans for family farmers otherwise unable to get sufficient credit.	2025-08-29T17:40:53Z
98-s-1945	98	s	1945	A bill to terminate the authorization for the Lake Brownwood Modification Project, Pecan Bayou, Texas.	Emergency Management	1983-10-07	1983-10-07	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 the Lake Brownwood modification project, Pecan Bayou, Texas, contained in the Flood Control Act of 1968.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-sconres-77	98	sconres	77	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Fire Prevention Week, 1983, should be observed with appropriate activities and remembrances.	Emergency Management	1983-10-07	1983-10-07	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	2	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Fire Prevention Week, 1983, should be observed with appropriate activities; and (2) firefighters who have died while performing official duties be honored appropriately at the Annual National Observance Services for Fallen Firefighters on October 16, 1983, at the Federal training center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hconres-188	98	hconres	188	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Fire Prevention Week, 1983 should be observed with appropriate activities and remembrances.	Emergency Management	1983-10-06	1983-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	23	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Fire Prevention Week, 1983, should be observed with appropriate activities; and (2) firefighters who have died while performing official duties be honored appropriately at the Annual National Observance Services for Fallen Firefighters on October 16, 1983, at the Federal training center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-s-1935	98	s	1935	Cigarette Safety Act of 1984	Emergency Management	1983-10-06	1984-09-21	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	12	(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 1880 passed in lieu) Cigarette Safety Act of 1984 - Establishes an Interagency Committee on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety which shall direct, oversee, and review the work of the Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety (established by this Act) and make policy recommendations to Congress as it deems appropriate. Establishes the Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety to undertake studies and other activities necessary to determine the technical and commercial feasibility, economic impact, and other consequences of developing cigarettes and little cigars that will have a minimum propensity to ignite upholstered furniture or mattresses. Requires the Committee to submit a status report to Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this Act and a final technical report, prepared by the Study Group, not later than 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Terminates the Committee and the Study Group one month after submission of such reports. Declares that any information provided to the Committee or the Study Group which is designated as trade secret or confidential information shall be treated as such and shall not be revealed. Permits the use of any such information in the required reports to Congress. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T19:03:55Z
98-hr-4052	98	hr	4052	A bill to provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers and ranchers.	Emergency Management	1983-09-30	1983-11-04	Placed on Union Calendar No: 288.	House	Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8]	TN	D	J000216	19	(Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 98-488) Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to exclude payment-in-kind (PIK) payments from (production loss) disaster loan eligibility determinations. Bases 1983 loan amounts on the average price of the commodity in the affected State for the first nine months of 1983. Permits farmers and ranchers to qualify for such assistance whether or not their counties have been designated as disaster areas. Requires an applicant to establish to the Secretary of Agriculture's satisfaction that production losses were caused by natural disaster. Makes such determination final unless judicially determined to have been arbitrarily made. States that during the period July 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984, findings of the Secretary under such Act that a natural disaster exists in an area shall be deemed as determinations that an emergency exists for purposes of: (1) reserve wheat and feed grain inventories under the Agricultural Act of 1970; and (2) the privately-purchased livestock and poultry emergency feed program under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977. Directs the Secretary to make such disaster assistance available for the preservation of foundation herds of livestock and poultry until September 30, 1984, or earlier as the Secretary may determine. States that such assistance shall be at 75 percent of the county loan level. Limits program expenditures, including cash obligations and commodity equivalents, to $500,000,000.	2024-02-05T11:45:06Z
98-s-1895	98	s	1895	Emergency Feed Assistance Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-09-27	1983-09-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	3	Emergency Feed Assistance Act of 1983 - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to permit farmers and ranchers to qualify for disaster assistance whether or not their counties have been designated as disaster areas. States that during the period July 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984, findings of the Secretary of Agriculture under such Act that a natural disaster exists in an area shall be deemed as determinations that an emergency exists for purposes of: (1) reserve wheat and feed grain inventories under the Agricultural Act of 1970; (2) the livestock and poultry emergency feed program under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977; and (3) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) surplus feed sales. Directs the Secretary to make such disaster assistance available for the preservation of foundation herds of livestock and poultry until September 30, 1984, or earlier as the Secretary may determine.	2025-08-29T17:42:02Z
98-hconres-175	98	hconres	175	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to utilizing the grain reserve authorized by section 813 of the Agricultural Act of 1970.	Emergency Management	1983-09-22	1983-09-22	Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.	House	Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3]	MN	R	F000380	1	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should use the natural disaster grain reserves under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the livestock feed emergency caused by the 1983 drought.	2024-02-05T11:45:06Z
98-sres-220	98	sres	220	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that immediate action should be taken to provide temporary emergency assistance for farmers and others adversely affected by the drought.	Emergency Management	1983-09-15	1983-09-15	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]	KY	D	H000905	11	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should use his authority to designate farming communities especially hard-hit by the current drought as eligible for Federal disaster assistance. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration should use their existing authorities to assist farmers in drought areas and to strengthen U.S. agriculture.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
98-hconres-164	98	hconres	164	A concurrent resolution to obtain disaster relief for salmon fishermen.	Emergency Management	1983-09-14	1983-09-16	Referred to Subcommittee on SBA & SBIC Authority, Minority Enterprise, and General Small Business Problems.	House	Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]	CA	D	B000648	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the ocean conditions associated with "El Nino" are causing economic injury to the commercial salmon fishermen of California, Oregon, and Washington. States that the Small Business Administration should provide economic injury disaster loan assistance to these fishermen.	2024-02-07T15:46:26Z
98-hr-3733	98	hr	3733	A bill to modify the Jackson Hole Snake River local protection flood control project in Wyoming to authorize maintenance work to be performed by the Corps of Engineers.	Emergency Management	1983-08-02	1984-06-29	For Further Action See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	C000344	0	Modifies the Jackson Hole, Snake River local protection flood control project in Wyoming to authorize maintenance work to be performed by the Corps of Engineers. Provides that non-Federal interests shall pay a certain amount of any cost expended in any one year.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-3726	98	hr	3726	A bill to amend the Act of May 27, 1955, to increase the effectiveness of domestic fire fighting forces and to ensure prompt and effective control of wildfires on Federal lands by permitting the use of fire fighting forces of foreign nations and the reimbursement of such forces for costs incurred in fighting wildfires throughout the United States, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-08-01	1984-09-19	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.	House	Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9]	TX	D	B000880	0	(Measure passed House, amended) Amends Federal law relating to fire protection to permit a U.S. agency with fire protection duties to enter into reciprocal fire protection agreements with any fire organization (including foreign organizations) for mutual aid in fire protection. (Current law permits an agency to form a reciprocal agreement only with an organization within the vicinity of the property protected by the agency). Permits an agency, in the absence of a fire protection agreement, to render emergency assistance without any geographical restrictions. (Current law in such a situation restricts the agency to furnishing such assistance only in the vicinity of any place at which the agency maintains fire protection facilities).	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
98-s-1667	98	s	1667	A bill to modify the Jackson Hole Snake River local protection flood control project in Wyoming to authorize maintenance work performed by the Corps of Engineers.	Emergency Management	1983-07-21	1983-07-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]	WY	R	S000429	1	Modifies the Jackson Hole, Snake River local protection flood control project in Wyoming to authorize maintenance work to be performed by the Corps of Engineers. Provides that non-Federal interests shall pay a certain amount of any cost expended in any one year.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hjres-325	98	hjres	325	A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 18, 1983, as "Emergency Medicine Week".	Emergency Management	1983-07-20	1983-09-15	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26]	TX	D	V000026	227	Designates the week beginning September 18, 1983, as Emergency Medicine Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hr-3598	98	hr	3598	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a project for flood protection for Lake Wichita and Holliday Creek, Texas.	Emergency Management	1983-07-19	1983-08-22	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13]	TX	D	H000582	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Lake Wichita and Holliday Creek, Texas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-3566	98	hr	3566	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct a project to provide flood control on the Chehalis River, Washington.	Emergency Management	1983-07-14	1983-08-22	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on the Chehalis River at South Aberdeen and Cosmopolis, Washington.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-3515	98	hr	3515	A bill to permit the use of fire fighting forces of foreign nations and the reimbursement of such forces for costs incurred in fighting wildfires throughout the United States, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-07-11	1983-08-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.	House	Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3]	NC	D	W000419	0	Amends Federal law relating to fire protection agreements and assistance between U.S. agencies and other fire organizations to remove restrictions on the use and reimbursement of the firefighting forces of foreign nations for fighting wildfires throughout the United States.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
98-hr-3430	98	hr	3430	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-06-28	1983-07-11	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]	NJ	D	H000840	4	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the short title of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to read the "Major Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act." Amends said 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 (hereinafter referred to as the Disaster Relief Act) to revise procedures concerning State requests for emergency assistance. Describes the determination to be made by the President concerning the nature of an emergency prior to authorizing emergency assistance under such Act. Authorizes the President, in any emergency, to: (1) provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property and public health; (2) direct Federal agencies to utilize their resources in support of State and local emergency assistance; and (3) coordinate all Federal agencies and voluntary relief or disaster assistance organizations providing emergency assistance and coordinate emergency assistance with State and local officials. Sets forth the manner by which Federal agencies are authorized to provide assistance on the direction of the President. Limits funds to a set amount for any single emergency, except when the President determines that continued emergency assistance is immediately required. Amends the Disaster Relief Act to redefine 'major disaster.' Makes other technical and conforming amendments. Amends such Act to require that facilities receiving such emergency assistance must have been covered by adequate and reasonable flood insurance in order to receive full assistance benefits. Amends provisions of such Act concerning duplication of insurance benefits to provide for repayment of duplicated benefits. Adds four new sections to the Disaster Relief Act, providing for: (1) a declaration that…	2025-08-29T17:38:58Z
98-s-1525	98	s	1525	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-06-23	1983-09-29	Subcommittee on Regional and Community Development. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-473.	Senate	Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT]	VT	R	S000776	1	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983 - 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 (hereinafter referred to as the Disaster Relief Act) to revise procedures concerning State requests for emergency assistance. Describes the determination to be made by the President concerning the nature of an emergency prior to authorizing emergency assistance under such Act. Authorizes the President, in any emergency, to: (1) provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property and public health; (2) direct Federal agencies to utilize their resources in support of State and local emergency assistance; and (3) coordinate all Federal agencies and voluntary relief or disaster assistance organizations providing emergency assistance and coordinate emergency assistance with State and local officials. Sets forth the manner by which Federal agencies are authorized to provide assistance on the direction of the President. Limits funds to a set amount for any single emergency, except when the President determines that continued emergency assistance is immediately required. Amends the Disaster Relief Act to redefine 'major disaster.' Makes other technical and conforming amendments. Amends such Act to require that facilities receiving such emergency assistance must have been covered by adequate and reasonable flood insurance in order to receive full assistance benefits. Amends provisions of such Act concerning duplication of insurance benefits to provide for repayment of duplicated benefits. Adds four new sections to the Disaster Relief Act, providing for: (1) a declaration t…	2025-08-29T17:40:37Z
98-hr-3368	98	hr	3368	A bill requesting a determination of the advisability of modifying the Taylors Bayou project.	Emergency Management	1983-06-21	1983-07-05	Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.	House	Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9]	TX	D	B000880	0	Requests the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors to review the report of the Chief of Engineers on Taylors Bayou, Texas, concerning the advisability of modifying the flood control project there.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-1453	98	s	1453	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the project for flood control on Lake Wichita, Holliday Creek, Texas.	Emergency Management	1983-06-13	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	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
98-s-1455	98	s	1455	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	1983-06-13	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	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
98-s-1457	98	s	1457	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	1983-06-13	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	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
98-hr-3155	98	hr	3155	A bill to authorize construction of an interim plan for flood control at Jackson, Mississippi.	Emergency Management	1983-05-26	1983-07-19	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]	MS	D	D000466	0	Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct flood protection works at Jackson, Mississippi, consisting of: (1) a river bend cutoff; (2) floodway clearing; (3) modifications to the Ross Barnett Dam; and (4) certain improvements at Mississippi highway 25 bridge. Directs that certain funds expended by the Pearl River basin development district be credited toward the local share of project costs. Requires that non-Federal interests agree to: (1) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction of such project (not due to negligence on the part of the United States or its contractors); (2) provide without cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way and utility relocations; and (3) operate and maintain such project in accordance with certain regulations.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-1293	98	s	1293	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-05-16	1983-08-09	Executive Comment Received From FEMA.	Senate	Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]	NH	R	H000951	0	Disaster Relief Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize zero funds to the President for FY 1984 for Federal disaster relief and a specified amount to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for FY 1984 administrative expenses.	2025-08-29T17:39:29Z
98-s-1261	98	s	1261	A bill to amend the Act of May 27, 1955 (69 Stat. 66; 42 U.S.C. 1856-1856d), to permit the use of fire fighting forces of foreign nations and the reimbursement of such forces for costs incurred in fighting wildfires throughout the United States, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-05-11	1983-05-25	Referred to Subcommittee on Soil and Water Conservation.	Senate	Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]	NC	R	H000463	0	Amends Federal law relating to fire protection agreements and assistance between U.S. agencies and other fire organizations to remove restrictions on the use and reimbursement of the firefighting forces of foreign nations for fighting wildfires throughout the United States.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
98-hr-2904	98	hr	2904	A bill to authorize the project for flood control on Maline Creek, Missouri.	Emergency Management	1983-05-04	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2]	MO	D	Y000051	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a flood control project on Maline Creek, Missouri, in accordance with specified plans. Requires the Secretary to include as part of the non-Federal share of such project the value of lands, easements, and rights-of-way provided, and the cost of any work done, for such project prior to the enactment of this Act, if the Chief of Engineers makes a certain determination.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2775	98	hr	2775	A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to prepare feasibility reports for flood control and allied purposes for certain rivers in Louisiana and Mississippi.	Emergency Management	1983-04-27	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Included in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6]	LA	R	M000923	0	Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to prepare (on an expedited basis) feasibility reports on improvements for hurricane protection, flood control, and related purposes for the: (1) Amite River, Louisiana and Mississippi; (2) Comite River, Louisiana; (3) Pearl River, Louisiana and Mississippi; (4) Tangipahoa River, Louisiana and Mississippi; (5) Tchefuncte River, Louisiana and Mississippi; (6) Tickfaw River, Louisiana and Mississippi; (7) Bogue Chittoe River, Louisisana and Mississippi; and (8) Natalbany River, Louisiana.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-1157	98	s	1157	A bill to deauthorize the William L. Springer Lake portion of the flood control project for the Illinois River and tributaries, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-04-27	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	Senate	Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]	IL	R	P000222	1	Deauthorizes the William L. Springer Lake portion (located on the Sangamon River near Decatur, Illinois) of the flood control project for the Illinois River and tributaries (Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana). Requires the lands acquired for such portion to be made available for purchase by the city of Decatur before such lands are sold or otherwise disposed of at the price the United States acquired such lands.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hr-2622	98	hr	2622	A bill to authorize action by the Army Corps of Engineers in Franklin County, Missouri to prevent flood damage along the Meramec River.	Emergency Management	1983-04-19	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]	MO	D	V000112	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake measures to prevent flood damage to communities along the Meramec River in Franklin County, Missouri.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2623	98	hr	2623	A bill to deauthorize the Humboldt River flood control project, Nevada.	Emergency Management	1983-04-19	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Included in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2]	NV	R	V000124	0	Deauthorizes the flood control project on the Humboldt River, Nevada (authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1950).	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2585	98	hr	2585	A bill to amend the Flood Control Act of 1970 to include the possible prevention of loss of life among the factors to be considered in evaluating the benefits of proposed water resource projects.	Emergency Management	1983-04-18	1983-07-27	For Further Action See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7]	NJ	R	R000262	0	Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to include the possible prevention of the loss of life among the factors to be considered in evaluating the benefits of federally financed water resource projects.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-sres-114	98	sres	114	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that certain rural fire protection programs should receive a level of funding for fiscal year 1984 which is at least as high as the level of funding provided for such programs for fiscal year 1983.	Emergency Management	1983-04-15	1983-04-15	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]	SD	R	P000513	11	Expresses the sense of the Senate that rural community fire protection grants provided under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 and rural fire prevention and control activities of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture should receive a level of funding for FY 1984 which is at least as high as the level of funding provided for such programs for FY 1983.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
98-hr-2524	98	hr	2524	A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 relating to the determination of the non-Federal share of the costs of certain flood control projects.	Emergency Management	1983-04-13	1983-05-13	Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Army.	House	Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]	TX	D	D000203	0	Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to credit non-Federal interest for eligible local improvements to certain flood control projects in Texas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-1028	98	s	1028	A bill to modify the navigation project on the Cowlitz River, Washington, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to implement interim measures to control floods in the lower Cowlitz River area and improve navigation on the Columbia River.	Emergency Management	1983-04-12	1983-05-18	Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	1	Modifies Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement and maintain flood control measures on the Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers by dredging or other necessary means. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to reduce sedimentation flow and the chance of blockage on the Columbia River, Washington. Declares that such authorization shall remain in effect until certain permanent measures are fully implemented.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hr-2465	98	hr	2465	A bill to authorize appropriations for the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 for fiscal year 1984 and fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-04-11	1984-02-01	House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.820 as an Amendment.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	5	(Measure passed House, amended) Title I: Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) the annual Presidential report on such program; (3) the U.S. Geological Survey; (4) the National Science Foundation; (5) the National Bureau of Standards, and (6) 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 years 1984 and 1985 to carry out such Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for specified required adjustments in salaries and benefits as set forth in such Act. Transfers from the Secretary of Defense to the Federal Emergency Management Agency the authority to grant public safety awards to civilian defense personnel. Expresses the sense of the Congress that special recognition be made of volunteer fire companies for their contribution to the public safety.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
98-hr-2414	98	hr	2414	A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-04-05	1983-04-19	Clean Bill H.R.2465 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	0	Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 to carry out provisions of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (other than the payment of claims for the costs of firefighting on Federal property).	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
98-hr-2415	98	hr	2415	A bill to amend section 7 of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7706) to extend authorizations for appropriations, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-04-05	1983-04-21	Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration.	House	Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]	PA	D	W000044	0	Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to extend, through fiscal year 1986, the authorization of appropriations to the President, the United States Geological Survey, and the National Science Foundation to carry out the purposes of such Act.	2024-02-07T15:21:41Z
98-hr-2325	98	hr	2325	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	1983-03-24	1983-04-08	Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.	House	Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]	CA	D	F000053	0	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
98-hjres-216	98	hjres	216	A joint resolution to authorize a study of surveys to prevent flooding along the Fork Branch Creek.	Emergency Management	1983-03-23	1983-04-11	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20]	IL	D	D000563	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
98-hr-2251	98	hr	2251	A bill to authorize the construction of the flood control project for the James River Basin at Richmond, Virginia.	Emergency Management	1983-03-22	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3]	VA	R	B000556	7	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a project for flood control for the James River Basin at Richmond, Virginia.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2201	98	hr	2201	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	1983-03-21	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000174	0	Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the Saint Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway project, Missouri, in accordance with specified recommendations.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2209	98	hr	2209	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	1983-03-21	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	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
98-s-851	98	s	851	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	1983-03-18	1983-05-23	Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.	Senate	Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]	AL	D	H000445	0	Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend death benefits to rescue squad members who are certified by a State to carry out such duties.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hr-2120	98	hr	2120	A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 relating to the determination of the non-Federal share of the costs of certain flood control projects.	Emergency Management	1983-03-16	1983-04-11	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]	TX	D	D000203	0	Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to credit non-Federal interests for eligible local improvements to certain flood control projects in Texas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-2121	98	hr	2121	A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 relating to the determination of the non-Federal share of the costs of certain flood control projects.	Emergency Management	1983-03-16	1983-04-11	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]	TX	D	D000203	0	Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to credit non-Federal interests for eligible local improvements to certain flood control projects in Texas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-820	98	s	820	An act to authorize appropriations for the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 for fiscal year 1984 and fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-03-16	1984-03-22	Became Public Law No: 98-241.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	1	(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2465) Title I: Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for: (1) the national earthquake hazards reduction program; (2) the annual Presidential report on such program; (3) the U.S. Geological Survey; (4) the National Science Foundation; (5) the National Bureau of Standards; and (6) 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 FY 1984 and 1985 to carry out such Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for specified required adjustments in salaries and benefits as set forth in such Act. Transfers from the Secretary of Defense to the Federal Emergency Management Agency the authority to grant public safety awards to civilian defense personnel. Expresses the sense of the Congress that special recognition be made of volunteer fire companies for their contribution to the public safety.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
98-s-809	98	s	809	A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-03-15	1984-02-01	For Further Action See H.R.2465.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	1	Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 to carry out provisions of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (other than the payment of claims for the costs of firefighting on Federal property). Declares such funds to be additional to other authorized funds for research and development at the Center for Fire Research of the National Bureau of Standards.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
98-s-812	98	s	812	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	1983-03-15	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a specified flood control project on the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Provides that no non-Federal interest shall be required to participate in the financing of such project. 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. Prohibits the Secretary from closing, downgrading, or decreasing the staff of any district engineer's office, unless such office is located within 500 miles of another such office. Requires the Secretary to transfer responsibility for portions of New Mexico to the district engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hr-1988	98	hr	1988	A bill to authorize the flood control project on Fourche Bayou in Saline and Pulaski Counties, Arkansas.	Emergency Management	1983-03-09	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2]	AR	R	B000422	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a certain flood control project on the Fourche Bayou in Saline and Pulaski Counties, Arkansas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-741	98	s	741	A bill to authorize construction of the flood control project on the Aumbo River at Rochester, Minnesota.	Emergency Management	1983-03-09	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	1	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on the Zumbro River, at Rochester, Minnesota. Requires that certain changes be accomplished entirely.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-s-725	98	s	725	Emergency Food and Shelter Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-03-08	1983-03-14	Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, GAO, OMB.	Senate	Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]	OH	D	M000678	0	Emergency Food and Shelter Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Community Services, to make grants to qualifying States and political subdivisions for the provision of emergency food, shelter, and medical assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals in distressed communities. Authorizes the governor of each qualifying State and the chief executive of each political subdivision to enter into agreements with nonprofit private organizations for delivery of such services. Directs the Secretary to reserve 25 percent of the funds appropriated for such assistance for grants for political subdivisions. Defines a qualifying State as any State in which the unemployment rate for any six months during the two years preceding enactment of this Act equals or exceeds 85 percent of the national rate. Directs the Secretary to allocate grant funds: (1) among qualifying States based on the number of unemployed individuals in each State relative to all qualifying States; and (2) among the political subdivisions of a qualifying State on the basis of sustained levels of high unemployment. Limits the maximum amount of funds a political subdivision may receive. Sets forth requirements for grant applications from States and political subdivisions. Directs the Secretary to withhold payments to any applicant that fails to comply with the terms of its application until the Secretary is satisfied that there is no longer any failure to comply. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report of this grant program to the President and Congress. Requires that the Comptroller General have access to audit the records of any applicant and any contractee receiving assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-29T17:39:16Z
98-hr-1949	98	hr	1949	A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to design and construct a project for flood control on Licking River at Salyersville, Kentucky.	Emergency Management	1983-03-07	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Included in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]	KY	D	P000230	0	Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to design and construct necessary flood control measures, at full Federal expense, on Licking River at Salyersville, Kentucky. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-1880	98	hr	1880	Cigarette Safety Act of 1984	Emergency Management	1983-03-03	1984-10-30	Became Public Law No: 98-567.	House	Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]	MA	D	M000834	75	(House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment) Cigarette Safety Act of 1984 - Establishes an Interagency Committee on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety which shall direct, oversee, and review the work of the Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety (established by this Act) and make policy recommendations to Congress as it deems appropriate. Establishes the Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety to undertake studies and other activities necessary to determine the technical and commercial feasibility, economic impact, and other consequences of developing cigarettes and little cigars that will have a minimum propensity to ignite upholstered furniture or mattresses. Requires the Committee to submit a status report to Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this Act and a final technical report, prepared by the Study Group, not later than 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Terminates the Committee and the Study Group one month after submission of such reports. Declares that any information provided to the Committee or the Study Group which is designated as trade secret or confidential information shall be treated as such and shall not be revealed. Permits the use of any such information in the required reports to Congress.	2024-02-05T14:30:09Z
98-s-674	98	s	674	A bill to authorize implementation of a project for flood damage prevention at Milton, Pennsylvania.	Emergency Management	1983-03-03	1983-05-18	Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a flood damage prevention project at Milton, Pennsylvania, on the West branch of the Susquehanna River. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hr-1813	98	hr	1813	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct improvements on Red Bank and Fancher Creeks, California.	Emergency Management	1983-03-02	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Included in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17]	CA	R	P000097	2	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
98-s-630	98	s	630	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct improvements on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California.	Emergency Management	1983-03-01	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	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
98-hr-1682	98	hr	1682	A bill to modify the navigation project on the Cowlitz River, Washington, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to implement interim measures to control floods in the lower Cowlitz River area and improve navigation on the Columbia River.	Emergency Management	1983-02-25	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	10	Modifies Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement and maintain flood control measures on the Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers by dredging or other necessary means. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to reduce sedimentation flow and the chance of blockage on the Columbia River, Washington. Declares that such authorization shall remain in effect until certain permanent measures are fully implemented.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-1690	98	hr	1690	Federal Firefighters Salary Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-02-25	1983-04-11	Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	9	Federal Firefighters' Salary Act of 1983 - 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. Sets forth formulas for computing overtime pay for firefighters for hours of work scheduled or officially ordered and approved in excess of the maximum hour standard prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts firefighters from certain 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.	2025-08-29T17:41:21Z
98-hr-1396	98	hr	1396	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to administer a demonstration program for assisting communities and nonprofit organizations in providing emergency food and shelter.	Emergency Management	1983-02-10	1983-03-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.	House	Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1]	CT	D	K000118	0	Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to administer a demonstration program for assisting communities and nonprofit organizations in providing emergency food and shelter. Requires an interim report to Congress within 120 days, and a final report by December 1, 1983. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
98-hr-1399	98	hr	1399	A bill to authorize construction of the flood control project on the Zumbro River at Rochester, Minnesota.	Emergency Management	1983-02-10	1983-07-27	See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]	MN	D	P000215	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a flood control project on the Zumbro River at Rochester, Minnesota. Requires that certain changes be accomplished entirely at Federal expense.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-1351	98	hr	1351	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that ambulance or rescue service members are entitled to death benefits made available under such Act.	Emergency Management	1983-02-08	1983-02-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.	House	Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]	NC	D	N000016	7	Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend death benefits to ambulance and rescue service members.	2021-06-29T20:30:45Z
98-hr-1268	98	hr	1268	A bill to deauthorize the Onaga Lake project, Vermillion Creek, Kansas.	Emergency Management	1983-02-03	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2]	KS	D	S000477	0	Deauthorizes the Onaga Lake flood control project, Vermillion Creek, Kansas.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-451	98	s	451	A bill to appropriate funds for a food distribution and emergency shelter program.	Emergency Management	1983-02-03	1983-02-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.	Senate	Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]	AR	D	P000556	1	Appropriates a specified amount to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out an emergency food and shelter program through private organizations. Directs that: (1) such Agency transfer its funds to the United Way of America within 30 days; and (2) the United Way to form a special fund distribution board. Directs the Commodity Credit Corporation to cooperate with the Agency. Requires the board to report to the Agency and in turn to the appropriate congressional committees.	2025-01-14T18:18:18Z
98-hr-1138	98	hr	1138	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-02-01	1983-07-27	Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]	TX	R	F000111	12	Upper White Oak Bayou Flood Control Act of 1983 - 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.	2025-08-29T17:39:06Z
98-s-243	98	s	243	A bill to authorize the implementation of a project for the prevention of flood damage on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-01-27	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a project for flood damage prevention on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-s-244	98	s	244	A bill to authorize the implementation of a project for the prevention of flood damage on the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-01-27	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement a flood damage prevention project on the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-s-245	98	s	245	A bill to authorize implementation of a project for the prevention of flood damage in Wyoming Valley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-01-27	1983-11-08	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1739 ordered to be reported.	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. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
98-hr-961	98	hr	961	A bill to authorize construction of the project for flood control, Town Brook, Massachusetts.	Emergency Management	1983-01-26	1983-07-27	For Further Action See H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11]	MA	D	D000416	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the flood control project for Town Brook, Massachusetts.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-s-51	98	s	51	Cigarette Safety Act	Emergency Management	1983-01-26	1983-01-26	Read twice and referred to the 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 minimal 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.	2025-08-29T17:39:23Z
98-hr-749	98	hr	749	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	1983-01-25	1983-02-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.	House	Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6]	NY	D	A000052	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
98-hr-775	98	hr	775	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	1983-01-25	1983-03-04	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.	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
98-hr-857	98	hr	857	A bill to deauthorize the William L. Springer Lake portion of the flood control project for the Illinois River and tributaries, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and for other purposes.	Emergency Management	1983-01-25	1983-07-27	Similiar Provisions Contained in H.R.3678.	House	Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18]	IL	R	M000692	3	Deauthorizes the William L. Springer Lake portion (located on the Sangamon River near Decatur, Illinois) of the flood control project for the Illinois River and tributaries (Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana). Requires the lands acquired for such portion to be made available for purchase by the city of Decatur, before such lands are sold or otherwise disposed of at the price the United States acquired such lands.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-591	98	hr	591	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	1983-01-06	1983-03-02	Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From FEMA.	House	Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-6]	TN	D	G000321	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.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
98-hr-225	98	hr	225	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that ambulance or rescue service members are entitled to death benefits made available under such Act.	Emergency Management	1983-01-03	1983-02-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.	House	Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]	NC	D	N000016	48	Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend death benefits to ambulance and rescue service members.	2021-06-29T20:24:08Z
98-hr-306	98	hr	306	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	1983-01-03	1983-02-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.	House	Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]	NJ	D	R000383	1	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
98-hr-55	98	hr	55	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1983	Emergency Management	1983-01-03	1983-01-20	Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.	House	Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]	FL	D	B000371	0	Nonstructural Water Resources Development Act of 1983 - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to require equal consideration be given to structural, nonstructural, and primarily nonstructural water resource alternatives. Requires that non-Federal participation for recommended nonstructural or primarily nonstructural alternatives be equal to the non-Federal participation which would have been required for the most cost effective structural alternative. Prohibits the non-Federal share of the costs of flood damage prevention and water resource protection from exceeding 20 percent. Requires any Federal agency to recommend a nonstructural or a primarily nonstructural alternative if the agency concludes that the benefits of such alternative do not exceed its costs and the non-Federal participant agrees to increase its share by a specified amount. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) evaluate ongoing studies of water resources problems; (2) select such studies with the highest potential for nonstructural solutions; and (3) ensure that nonstructural alternatives are emphasized in the planning of such studies. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to expedite such planning and to submit to Congress an annual report on the progress made in identifying and implementing nonstructural and primarily nonstructural water resources projects. Applies the 20 percent limit on the non-Federal share of the costs of flood damage prevention and water resource protection projects to such projects authorized on and after October 1, 1981.	2025-08-29T17:39:15Z

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