Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Facilitation Act of 2007

Bill 110 hr 3247, also known as the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Facilitation Act of 2007, was introduced in the US Congress to provide assistance and support to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005. The bill aimed to streamline the recovery process and ensure that resources were efficiently allocated to those in need.

The key provisions of the bill included funding for rebuilding efforts, assistance for displaced individuals and families, support for small businesses affected by the hurricanes, and measures to improve disaster response and recovery coordination. The bill also included provisions to address environmental and infrastructure issues caused by the hurricanes, such as levee and flood control projects.

Overall, the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Facilitation Act of 2007 sought to address the long-term recovery needs of the Gulf Coast region and ensure that those affected by the hurricanes received the assistance they needed to rebuild their lives. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law to provide much-needed aid to the communities impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.