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- H.R.1953
H.R.1953: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 24, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the Chief Executive of an affected Indian tribal government (the person recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as the chief elected administrative officer of that government) to submit a request for a declaration by the President that, consistent with requirements of that Act, a major disaster or emergency exists. Provides that: (1) in implementing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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| May 24, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.) |