1997 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from Natural Disasters, and for Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts, Including Those in Bosnia
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Became Public Law No: 105-18.
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AI Government Intelligence™The 1997 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from Natural Disasters, and for Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts, Including Those in Bosnia, is a public law enacted by the 105th Congress. It provides additional funding to support recovery efforts from natural disasters within the United States and to finance overseas peacekeeping operations, specifically including those in Bosnia. The law falls under the policy area of Economics and Public Finance and was signed into law on June 12, 1997. Specific details on appropriations, allocations, or programmatic provisions are not provided in the available source data.
This law allocates supplemental federal funds to aid natural disaster recovery and support overseas peacekeeping missions, including Bosnia, enhancing government response capabilities in these areas.
- Provides emergency supplemental appropriations for natural disaster recovery efforts in the U.S.
- Includes funding for overseas peacekeeping operations, explicitly mentioning Bosnia.
- Enacted as Public Law No: 105-18 on June 12, 1997, following passage in the House.
['Federal agencies responsible for disaster recovery and emergency management', 'Military and peacekeeping forces involved in overseas operations, including Bosnia', 'Communities affected by natural disasters receiving federal recovery assistance', 'Government contractors and organizations engaged in peacekeeping and disaster recovery efforts']
['Lack of detailed publicly available text limits assessment of specific funding levels and oversight mechanisms', 'Potential challenges in ensuring efficient and transparent use of supplemental funds', 'Possible complexities in coordinating between domestic disaster recovery and overseas peacekeeping funding priorities']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress, a period marked by U.S. involvement in peacekeeping in Bosnia and the need for federal response to natural disasters. The law reflects congressional action to provide additional resources beyond regular appropriations to address emergent national and international priorities.
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['Enhanced federal capacity to respond to natural disasters may improve community resilience and recovery timelines.', 'Increased funding for overseas peacekeeping could influence U.S. military engagement and international relations in Bosnia and related regions.', 'Supplemental appropriations may affect budgetary allocations and priorities in other federal programs.']
The lack of publicly available full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive transparency and public understanding of specific funding details and oversight mechanisms. For effective government transparency, access to detailed appropriations language and associated accountability provisions is essential.
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