What does Preamble of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This Act makes supplemental appropriations for various purposes Appropriations are for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 Funding areas include job preservation, infrastructure investment, and energy efficiency

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This bill is formally titled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

What does TABLE OF CONTENTS. of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This bill is formally titled but the full title is not provided in this section.

What does PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES. of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This Act aims to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery. It intends to assist individuals and communities significantly affected by the recession. The Act seeks to stimulate economic efficiency through investments in science and health technology. Investments are planned for infrastructure, including transportation and environmental protection, to generate long-term economic benefits. The Act aims to stabilize state and local government budgets to prevent service reductions and tax increases. The President and federal agencies are directed to manage funds to achieve these purposes, prioritizing timely and prudent expenditures.

What does REFERENCES. of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section defines how references to 'this Act' are treated within divisions.

What does EMERGENCY DESIGNATIONS. of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section designates all amounts in the Act as emergency requirements. It establishes pay-as-you-go designations for applicable provisions. The Act appropriates funds to various Department of Agriculture programs, including Agriculture Buildings and Facilities, the Office of Inspector General, the Agricultural Research Service, the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Rural Housing Service, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. Specific allocations include $24,000,000 for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities, $22,500,000 for the Office of Inspector General, $176,000,000 for Agricultural Research Service buildings and facilities, and $290,000,000 for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations. The Rural Housing Service receives $1,000,000,000 for section 502 direct loans and $10,472,000,000 for section 502 unsubsidized guaranteed loans. The Rural Utilities Service receives $2,500,000,000 for broadband loans, loan guarantees, and grants. The Food and Nutrition Service receives $100,000,000 for National School Lunch Program equipment assistance and $500,000,000 for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

What does Temporary Increase in Benefits Under the Supplemental of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section increases benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) temporarily. The increase is calculated using 113.6 percent of the June 2008 thrifty food plan value. The authority for this increase terminates after September 30, 2009. The Secretary of Agriculture must consider the benefit increases as a 'mass change' and require a simple process for States to notify households. Administrative expenses for carrying out this section are funded with $145,000,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2010.

What does Agricultural Disaster Assistance Transition. (a) Federal of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide 2008 transition assistance. Eligible producers on a farm that failed to timely pay the appropriate fee may be eligible for assistance if they pay the fee within 90 days and obtain insurance or file paperwork for noninsurable commodities. The Secretary may provide additional assistance for equitable treatment of eligible producers that suffered multiyear production losses. A grant program is established to assist eligible aquaculture producers for losses associated with high feed input costs during the 2008 calendar year. The program provides up to $50,000,000 in grants to States to assist eligible aquaculture producers.

What does For fiscal years 2009 and 2010, in the case of each of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section applies to programs established or amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, excluding title I. Funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation can be used for salaries and administrative expenses without certain limitations. The use of these funds for administrative purposes does not count towards the total allotment and fund transfer limit.

What does In addition to other available funds, of the funds made of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 do?

This section allocates funds to the Rural Development mission area. Up to 3 percent of these funds can be used for administrative costs related to loan, loan guarantee, and grant activities. These administrative costs will be transferred to and merged with the 'Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses' appropriation. Specifically, $1,750,000 of these funds must be committed to agency projects focused on maintaining the compliance, safety, and soundness of loans guaranteed through the section 502 guaranteed loan program.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Last updated: 2/17/2009 · Introduced: 1/26/2009

Author: DAVID OBEY (D-WI)

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