H.R. 5363 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Natural Disaster Relief Act
H.R. 5363 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 11, 2006, sponsored by Frank D. Lucas with 34 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
- May 11, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Natural Disaster Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible agricultural producers (other than sugar cane and sugar beet producers) who have incurred qualifying: (1) 2005 crop losses due to weather or related conditions (including crop disease, insects, and delayed harvest); and (2) 2006 crop losses due to weather or related conditions (including crop disease, insect…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank D. Lucas (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions a (May 11, 2006)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Agriculture Committee
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