A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of Commerce to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-77 drought and promote water conservation.
Community Emergency Drought Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to eligible States, localities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations to assist areas adversely affected by drought and water shortages. Establishes criteria for the allocation of assistance to emergency drought impact areas as designated under this Act.
Authorizes appropriations for emergency grants and loans and administrative purposes through fiscal year 1978.
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
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