H.R. 41 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.
H.R. 41 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2013, sponsored by Scott Garrett with 44 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 113-1
What it does
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to increase from $20.725 billion to $30.425 billion the total amount of notes and obligations (federal borrowing authority) which may be issued by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with the President's approval, for the National Flood Insurance program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott Garrett (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2013
- Passed the HouseJan 4, 2013
- Passed the SenateJan 4, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentJan 4, 2013
- Became lawJan 6, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-1. (Jan 6, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 4, 2013 · Passed354–67
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Emergency Management bills in the 113th Congress
- H.R. 152: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013
- H.R. 3370: Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014
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- H.R. 1878: Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2013
Committees
- Budget Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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