Relief, Community Vitalization, and Emergency Readiness in India and El Salvador (RECOVERIES) Act of 2001
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2001): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
The Relief, Community Vitalization, and Emergency Readiness in India and El Salvador (RECOVERIES) Act of 2001, if enacted, would authorize emergency disaster assistance for recovery from earthquakes that occurred in India and El Salvador in January and February of 2001. The bill specifies that funds could be used for disaster mitigation activities in these countries and others prone to disasters. It also includes provisions for reimbursing development assistance accounts that were used for recovery efforts before the bill's enactment.
This legislation directly affects the Republic of India and the Republic of El Salvador by authorizing U.S. aid for their recovery from significant earthquake damage. It also allows for broader disaster mitigation assistance to other countries facing similar risks. The bill addresses the impact of these earthquakes, which caused widespread death, injury, homelessness, and damage to infrastructure and homes.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2001 by Representative Menendez and others, this bill was referred to the Committee on International Relations. According to the provided information, the bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Relief, Community Vitalization, and Emergency Readiness in India and El Salvador (RECOVERIES) Act of 2001 - Authorizes the President to provide emergency international disaster assistance for: (1) recovery from the earthquakes of January and February 2001 in the Republic of India and the Republic of El Salvador; and (2) disaster mitigation activities in such countries and other countries that contain highly disaster-prone areas.
Timeline
8 May 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1760 do?
- The Relief, Community Vitalization, and Emergency Readiness in India and El Salvador (RECOVERIES) Act of 2001, if enacted, would authorize emergency disaster assistance for recovery from earthquakes that occurred in India and El Salvador in January and February of 2001. The bill specifies that funds could be used for disaster mitigation activities in these countries and others prone to disasters. It also includes provisions for reimbursing development assistance accounts that were used for recovery efforts before the bill's enactment. This legislation directly affects the Republic of India and the Republic of El Salvador by authorizing U.S. aid for their recovery from significant earthquake damage. It also allows for broader disaster mitigation assistance to other countries facing similar risks. The bill addresses the impact of these earthquakes, which caused widespread death, injury, homelessness, and damage to infrastructure and homes. Introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2001 by Representative Menendez and others, this bill was referred to the Committee on International Relations. According to the provided information, the bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 1760 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1760. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1760?
- H.R. 1760 was sponsored by Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] (D-NJ), with 43 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1760?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (8 May 2001).
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