H.R. 4197 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Hurricane Katrina Recovery, Reclamation, Restoration, Reconstruction and Reunion Act of 2005
H.R. 4197 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 2, 2005, sponsored by Melvin L. Watt with 94 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
- Nov 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Hurricane Katrina Recovery, Reclamation. Restoration, Reconstruction and Reunion Act of 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Victim Restoration Fund of 2005 - Provides for the determination of eligibility for compensation for any individual (or relatives of a deceased individual) who sustained economic or noneconomic losses as a result of Hurricane Katrina so that the individual (or relatives) are restored as nearly as possible to their c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Melvin L. Watt (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 2, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Mar 27, 2006)
Other Emergency Management bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 804: To exclude from consideration as income certain payments under the national flood insurance program.
- H.R. 3669: National Flood Insurance Program Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2005
- S. 1858: Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005
- H.R. 2360: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006
- H.R. 3971: QI, TMA, and Abstinence Programs Extension and Hurricane Katrina Unemployment Relief Act of 2005
- H.R. 4133: National Flood Insurance Program Further Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2005
- H.R. 4324: Predisaster Mitigation Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 4508: Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act of 2005
- S. 1777: Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2006
- S. 2275: National Flood Insurance Program Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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