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S.1637: Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005 - Temporary Medicaid Disaster Relief Act of 2005 - Allows states to provide medical assistance to Hurricane Katrina survivors under a state Medicaid plan without regard to eligibility requirements. Provides for grants to local educational agencies and states with a large influx of displaced students due to Hurricane Katrina. Requires the Secretary of Education to: (1) authorize higher education institutions...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Sept. 8, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |