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H.R. 2542 101st Congress House

Local Community Emergency Assistance Act of 1989

Official title: To authorize appropriations for a local community emergency assistance program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 5, 1989 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics AuthorizationGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLocal finance
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 8, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Jun 5, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Jun 5, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 8, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Community Emergency Assistance Act of 1989 - Repeals provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 that terminated the general revenue sharing program. Revives the program retroactively as of April 7, 1986. Redesignates the program as the Local Community Emergency Assistance Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for the program.

Specifies the amount which may be appropriated to the State and Local Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund to pay entitlement amounts to local governments. Increases the maximum percentage of a State's allocation that may be allocated to a local government.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2542: Local Community Emergency Assistance Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-2542/
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