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S. 3175, The Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2008
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S. 3175 would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program, to make technical corrections to that Act.
Detailed Summary
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2008 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to: (1) award financial assistance under the pre-disaster hazard mitigation program on a competitive basis; and (2) ensure that the amount of assistance made available to each state is not less than the lesser of $575,000 or the amount that is equal to 1% of the total funds appropriated to carry out such program for the fiscal year, and is not more than 15% of such appropriated funds.
Authorize appropriations for the program for FY2009-FY2013. Repeals the program termination date.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1040.
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