H.R. 4979 (109th): Local Community Recovery Act of 2006

Introduced:
Mar 16, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles “Chip” Pickering Jr. [R-MS3]
Status:
Signed by the President

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on April 20, 2006.

Progress
Introduced Mar 16, 2006
Reported by Committee Mar 28, 2006
Passed House Mar 28, 2006
Passed Senate Apr 06, 2006
Signed by the President Apr 20, 2006
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify the preference for local firms in the award of certain contracts for disaster relief activities.

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Last updated Apr 07, 2006.
1 pages

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4/20/2006. Amends Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provisions requiring giving preference in the expenditure of federal funds for major disaster or emergency assistance activities to local organizations, firms, or individuals to permit a contract or agreement for such activities to be set aside for award based on a specific geographic area. Urges the Corps of Engineers to promptly implement the Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision in a solicitation dated March 20, 2006, that such Act allows for geographic preferences.

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