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- H.R.4438
H.R.4438: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to waive a prohibition, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (3 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to authorize the President to waive the general prohibition against duplication of benefits for losses as a result of a major disaster or emergency if the President finds such waiver is in the public interest. A request for a waiver must be granted or denied not later than 45 days after its submission. In making a waiver decision the President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Garret Graves (R-La.) |