H.R. 4979 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Local Community Recovery Act of 2006
H.R. 4979 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 16, 2006, sponsored by Chip Pickering Jr..
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 109-218
What it does
Local Community Recovery Act of 2006 - Amends Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provisions requiring giving preference in the expenditure of federal funds for major disaster or emergency assistance activities to local organizations, firms, or individuals to permit a contract or agreement for such activities to be set aside for award based on a specific geographic area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2006
- Passed the HouseMar 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateApr 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentApr 18, 2006
- Became lawApr 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-218. (Apr 20, 2006)
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