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H.R. 2484 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Ratepayer Recovery Act of 2009

H.R. 2484 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 19, 2009, sponsored by Joseph Cao with 6 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 19, 2009
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Emergency Management

What it does

Ratepayer Recovery Act of 2009 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to cite conditions under which the President is authorized to make disaster assistance contributions for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of private or investor-owned power transmission and distribution facilities damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joseph Cao (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 5 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 19, 2009
  • 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. (May 20, 2009)

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