Response to Hurricane Katrina Committee

H. Rpt. 119-377 accompanies the "Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act" — legislation that falls within the Response to Hurricane Katrina Committee's jurisdiction. Committee reports serve as the official legislative history of a bill, documenting what the legislation would do and why the committee recommends passage. Reports of this kind include the committee's section-by-section analysis, any amendments adopted during markup, the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate, dissenting views from minority members, and the legal basis for the legislation. Courts and agencies consult committee reports when interpreting enacted laws, making these documents important beyond the immediate legislative moment.

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