Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005
Public Law 109-88 · S. 1858 · 109th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 7, 2005 · Emergency Management
Sponsor: Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Bill Frist
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005 - Authorizes the transfer of up to $750 million, of the "Disaster Relief" amounts provided in Public Law 109-62, to the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program (including up to $1 million for related administrative expenses) for the cost of direct loans as authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Requires such funds to be used to assist local governments in providing essential services. Allows such transfer to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed $1 billion under the Stafford Act. Permits the amount of any such loan to exceed $5 million. Prohibits the cancellation of such loans.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Related bills
3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 1855Related bill
Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005
S. 1856Related bill
Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005
S. 1857Related bill
Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Oct 7, 2005Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-88.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. Obey rose and reserved the right to object to the consideration of S. 1858.
- FloorFloor · WITHDRAWAL OF RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. Oberstar withdrew his objection to the consideration of the measure.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Oberstar continued to reserve his right to object to the consideration of S. 1858.
- FloorFloor · RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. Oberstar rose and reserved his right to object to the consideration of S. 1858.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Baker asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Offered, no vote recorded
S.Amdt. 2056SenateSen. Carl LevinD-MI· offered Oct 7, 2005No vote recorded
Oct 7, 2005: Senate amendment submitted
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.