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H.R. 3935 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Hurricane Relief Bonds Act of 2005

H.R. 3935 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 28, 2005, sponsored by Harold Rogers with 23 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 28, 2005
Co-sponsors
23
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Hurricane Relief Bonds Act of 2005 - Amends federal money and finance law to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to designate one or more series of savings bonds or certificates issued as Hurricane Relief Bonds in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and the subsequent flooding and displacement of residents along the Gulf Coast.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harold Rogers (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 22 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 28, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Sep 28, 2005)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3935 (109th Congress): Hurricane Relief Bonds Act of 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-3935/hurricane-relief-bonds-act-of-2005 (accessed 2026-10-17).