S. 1777 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2006
S. 1777 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2005, sponsored by Susan M. Collins.
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
- Sep 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 109-176
What it does
Directs the President to make unemployment assistance available to individuals eligible for such assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as a result of a disaster declaration made for Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita on or after August 29, 2005, for 39 weeks after the date of that declaration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2005
- Passed the SenateFeb 15, 2006
- Passed the HouseMar 2, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 6, 2006
- Became lawMar 6, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-176. (Mar 6, 2006)
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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. 2275: National Flood Insurance Program Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2006
- H.R. 5441: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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