Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance. Presidential Declarations, Eligible Activities, and Funding

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disaster relief.

Expenditures, Public.

Federal aid.

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:

Provides overview of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which authorizes the President to issue a major disaster declaration to deliver a wide range of Federal aid to States overwhelmed by disasters. Reviews the Disaster Relief Fund; and outlines issues for the 111th Congress regarding expanding eligibility, reducing Federal expenditures, and appeal process

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Federal Stafford Act Disaster Assistance

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-GVF-0223

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license