Assistance After Hurricanes and Other Disasters: FY2004 and FY2005 Supplemental Appropriations
Description:
After a series of devastating hurricanes struck Florida and other states in the summer of 2004, the 108th Congress passed two emergency supplemental appropriations statutes that provide a total of $16.475 billion to areas stricken by the hurricanes and other natural disasters. The House and Senate quickly approved legislation (H.R. 5005) the day after President Bush submitted a request on September 6 for $2 billion in FY2004 funding, largely in response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes C…
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Date:
October 22, 2004
Creator:
Bea, Keith & Chite, Ralph M.