Build America First Act

12/30/2024, 1:23 PM
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10309, also known as the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, aims to allocate funds to provide assistance in response to the recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton. The bill specifically focuses on making funds available under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to aid in the recovery efforts for those affected by the hurricanes.

The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is a federal law that provides assistance to state and local governments, as well as individuals and businesses, in the aftermath of natural disasters. This assistance can include financial aid, resources for rebuilding, and support for emergency response efforts.

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have caused widespread destruction and devastation in the affected areas, leading to a need for immediate assistance and support. The bill aims to address this need by providing the necessary funds to help those impacted by the hurricanes recover and rebuild. In addition to providing assistance for the hurricanes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster relief and emergency assistance. This could include funding for future natural disasters, improvements to emergency response systems, and support for communities in need of assistance. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10309 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed support and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, as well as other natural disasters in the future.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10309

Introduced on
2024-12-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/5/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10309, also known as the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, aims to allocate funds to provide assistance in response to the recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton. The bill specifically focuses on making funds available under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to aid in the recovery efforts for those affected by the hurricanes.

The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is a federal law that provides assistance to state and local governments, as well as individuals and businesses, in the aftermath of natural disasters. This assistance can include financial aid, resources for rebuilding, and support for emergency response efforts.

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have caused widespread destruction and devastation in the affected areas, leading to a need for immediate assistance and support. The bill aims to address this need by providing the necessary funds to help those impacted by the hurricanes recover and rebuild. In addition to providing assistance for the hurricanes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to disaster relief and emergency assistance. This could include funding for future natural disasters, improvements to emergency response systems, and support for communities in need of assistance. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10309 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed support and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, as well as other natural disasters in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo make certain funds available to provide assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action12/5/2024
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...