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- H.R.2257
H.R.2257: Disaster Assistance Fairness Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced July 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Disaster Assistance Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize repair or restoration of residences made uninhabitable by a major disaster in lieu of providing other types of (temporary) housing under the temporary housing assistance program. Sets forth flood insurance and income requirements for residences that are not capable of rapid restoration.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| July 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Strickland (D-Ohio) |