H.R. 3737 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery Act
H.R. 3737 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 13, 2005, sponsored by Jim Kolbe with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery Act - Establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery. Places at the head of such Office a Special Inspector General for Hurricane Katrina Recovery, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Provides for the Special Inspector General to report directly to the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Kolbe (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (Sep 14, 2005)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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