Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disaster Assistance Act, 2004

H.R. 5072 was a legislative proposal designed to provide immediate emergency funding to address the widespread damage caused by hurricanes during the 2004 season. The bill aimed to distribute supplemental funds across several federal agencies to support disaster relief efforts, including low-interest loans for small businesses, the repair of coastal infrastructure by the Corps of Engineers, and the restoration of national parks and wildlife refuges. For citizens, the bill’s primary impact would have been the acceleration of recovery services, such as emergency housing assistance, medical care for veterans in affected areas, and the stabilization of communities through the Community Development Fund.