Rural and Remote Community Fairness Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jul 1998): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9559)
What this bill does
The Rural and Remote Community Fairness Act of 1998 would establish two new grant programs. One would create a block grant program to help rural and remote communities develop infrastructure like housing, water and wastewater systems, and fuel and energy enhancements. The other would provide grants specifically for rural and remote communities to improve electrification.
These programs would affect communities defined as having 10,000 or fewer residents where the average cost of electricity is at least 150% of the national average. The grants would be administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture. Eligible activities include construction, repair, and acquisition of facilities for electricity, water, and wastewater services, as well as weatherization and energy efficiency improvements.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 1998. It was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. As it was only introduced, it has not yet been voted on by Congress.
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Official summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Short Title Title II: Rural and Remote Community Development Block Grants Title III: Rural and Remote Community Electrification Grants Title I: Short Title - Rural and Remote Community Fairness Act of 1998. Title II: Rural and Remote Community Development Block Grants - Amends the Housing and Community Act of 1974 to authorize (including appropriations) a rural and remote community development block grant program. Sets forth eligible program activities, including housing, water and waste water, and fuel and energy enhancements. Title III: Rural and Remote Community Electrification Grants - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize (including appropriations) rural and remote community electrification grants.
Timeline
31 Jul 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9559)
Common questions
- What does S. 2379 do?
- The Rural and Remote Community Fairness Act of 1998 would establish two new grant programs. One would create a block grant program to help rural and remote communities develop infrastructure like housing, water and wastewater systems, and fuel and energy enhancements. The other would provide grants specifically for rural and remote communities to improve electrification. These programs would affect communities defined as having 10,000 or fewer residents where the average cost of electricity is at least 150% of the national average. The grants would be administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture. Eligible activities include construction, repair, and acquisition of facilities for electricity, water, and wastewater services, as well as weatherization and energy efficiency improvements. This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 1998. It was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. As it was only introduced, it has not yet been voted on by Congress.
- Has S. 2379 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2379. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2379?
- S. 2379 was sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] (R-AK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2379?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9559) (31 Jul 1998).
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