Disaster Relief Funding and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies.

Disaster relief.

Expenditures, Public.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Describes various components of disaster relief fund (DRF), which is the source of funding for response and recovery programs under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance Act. Identifies authorities and laws that have shaped it over the years, explains how FEMA determines amount of DRF funding requests, and reviews how emergency supplemental appropriations are requested. Provides information on funds appropriated in supplemental appropriations legislation to agencies other than DHS, highlights aspects of debate concerning how disaster relief is budgeted, and summarizes alternative budgetary options. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Disaster Relief Funding and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-GVF-0084

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