H.R. 3796 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps Act of 2005
H.R. 3796 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 15, 2005, sponsored by Harold Ford Jr. with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps Act of 2005 - Establishes an AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps, administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, to carry out service projects that: (1) provide food, clothing, shelter, and other humanitarian assistance for victims of major disasters and emergencies; (2) involve cleaning, repair, and reconstruction of structures, facilities, and lands located within the disast…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. (Oct 12, 2005)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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