Disaster Mitigation Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Sep 1998): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
What this bill does
S. 2361, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 1998, would amend existing law to establish a predisaster hazard mitigation program. This program would authorize the President to provide financial assistance to states, local governments, and other entities for activities aimed at reducing the risk of future damage, hardship, or suffering from major disasters. It also includes provisions for grants to help test and apply new technologies for identifying hazards.
The bill affects states and local governments by requiring them to submit detailed plans for mitigating emergencies and major disasters before receiving certain types of disaster assistance. It also sets guidelines for the allocation of funds for predisaster mitigation, including minimum and maximum amounts per state, and requires state governors to recommend entities to receive this funding. The bill aims to streamline disaster relief administration and control federal costs associated with disaster assistance.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported with amendments by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
11 Sep 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
Common questions
- What does S. 2361 do?
- S. 2361, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 1998, would amend existing law to establish a predisaster hazard mitigation program. This program would authorize the President to provide financial assistance to states, local governments, and other entities for activities aimed at reducing the risk of future damage, hardship, or suffering from major disasters. It also includes provisions for grants to help test and apply new technologies for identifying hazards. The bill affects states and local governments by requiring them to submit detailed plans for mitigating emergencies and major disasters before receiving certain types of disaster assistance. It also sets guidelines for the allocation of funds for predisaster mitigation, including minimum and maximum amounts per state, and requires state governors to recommend entities to receive this funding. The bill aims to streamline disaster relief administration and control federal costs associated with disaster assistance. This bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported with amendments by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The next step would be for the bill to be considered by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 2361 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2361. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2361?
- S. 2361 was sponsored by Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] (R-OK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2361?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569. (11 Sep 1998).
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