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Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005

Introduced: November 9, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Nov 10, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov 9, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 9, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005 - Amernds the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide temporary emergency assistance for primary residences damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Increases from 75% to 90% the amount the President may contribute toward the cost of cost-effective hazard mitigation measures which substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster. Doubles from 7.5% to 15% of the estimated aggregate federal disaster relief grants to an area the limit on the total amount of such presidential contributions.

What's happening now November 10, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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TAYLOR, GENE
· Nov 9, 2005
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Nov 9, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4266: Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4266/
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"H.R. 4266: Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4266/.
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