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H.R. 4133 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

National Flood Insurance Program Further Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2005

H.R. 4133 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 25, 2005, sponsored by Michael G. Fitzpatrick with 10 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 25, 2005
Co-sponsors
10
Policy area
Emergency Management
Public law
Public Law 109-106

What it does

National Flood Insurance Program Further Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2005 - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to increase from $3.5 billion to $18.5 billion, through FY2008, the total amount which the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may borrow from the Secretary of the Treasury with the President's approval to carry out the flood insurance program.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 25, 2005
  • Passed the HouseNov 16, 2005
  • Passed the SenateNov 18, 2005
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2005
  • Became lawNov 21, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-106. (Nov 21, 2005)

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