Topic

Hurricanes

570 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 362. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
362 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 331–360, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
S 1683 A bill to provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208. September 13, 2005
S 1682 A bill to provide for reimbursement for business revenue lost as a result of a facility being used as an emergency shelter for Katrina Survivors. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207. September 13, 2005
S 1681 A bill to provide for reimbursement of communities for purchases of supplies distributed to Katrina Survivors. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206. September 13, 2005
S 1647 Hurricane Katrina Bankruptcy Relief and Community Protection Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9851-9852) September 8, 2005
S 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9849-9850) September 8, 2005
S 1644 Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction and Displaced Worker Assistance Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. September 8, 2005
S 1643 Hurricane Katrina Food Assistance Relief Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9847-9848) September 8, 2005
S 1637 Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9838-9844) September 8, 2005
S 1629 Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure introduced: CR S9736-9737) September 7, 2005
S 1622 A bill to establish a congressional commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region of the United States especially in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other areas impacted in the aftermath and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. September 7, 2005
S 1614 Higher Education Amendments of 2005 By Senator Enzi from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 109-218. February 28, 2006
S 1610 A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an inquiry into the retail price of gasoline. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. September 6, 2005
S 1182 Veterans Health Care Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. January 19, 2006
S 1042 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 Held at the desk. December 6, 2005
S 939 Debris Removal Act of 2005 By Senator Collins from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/04/2006. Report No. 109-320. August 30, 2006
S 728 Water Resources Development Act of 2005 See also H.R. 2864. July 19, 2006
S 361 Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans. July 20, 2005
SCONRES 120 A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana. Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10308) September 27, 2006
SCONRES 74 A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H.R. 2863. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 22, 2005
SRES 604 A resolution recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Britt "Max" Mayfield, Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center upon his retirement. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100) November 16, 2006
SRES 498 A resolution designating the week beginning May 21, 2006, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Week". Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5392-5393) May 26, 2006
SRES 416 A resolution recognizing the victims of Hurricane Rita 6 months after the disaster, commending the resiliency of the people of Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, and committing to stand by them in their relief and rebuilding efforts. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2696; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691) March 31, 2006
SRES 347 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that lenders holding mortgages on homes in communities of the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita should extend current voluntary mortgage payment forbearance periods and not foreclose on properties in those communities. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14408; text as passed Senate: CR S14408; text of measure as introduced: CR S14337) December 22, 2005
SRES 340 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that lenders holding mortgages on homes in communities of Louisiana devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita should extend current mortgage payment forbearance periods and not foreclose on properties in those communities until such time that Congress can consider legislation to provide relief to those homeowners. Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14187) December 20, 2005
SRES 263 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10911; text as passed Senate: CR S10911; text of measure as introduced: CR S10827) October 3, 2005
SRES 261 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10760) September 29, 2005
SRES 259 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10603) September 29, 2005
SRES 251 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should ensure that Federal response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina include consideration for animal rescue and care. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10460; text as passed Senate: CR S10460; text of measure as introduced: CR S10440) September 26, 2005
SRES 246 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the missions and performance of the United States Coast Guard in responding to Hurricane Katrina. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10325-10326; text as passed Senate: CR S10325-10326; text of measure as introduced: CR S10304) September 21, 2005
SRES 242 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the President should appoint an individual to oversee Federal funds for the Hurricane Katrina recovery, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10130) September 15, 2005

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