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H.R. 208 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

RISE After Disaster Act of 2015

H.R. 208 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Nydia M. Velázquez with 5 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 8, 2015
Co-sponsors
5
Policy area
Commerce
Public law
Public Law 114-88

What it does

Recovery Improvements for Small Entities After Disaster Act of 2015 or the RISE After Disaster Act of 2015 DIVISION A--SUPERSTORM SANDY RELIEF AND DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015 TITLE I--DISASTER ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 8, 2015
  • Passed the HouseJul 13, 2015
  • Passed the SenateOct 21, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2015
  • Became lawNov 25, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-88. (Nov 25, 2015)

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