An amendment to increase funding for the recovery, rebuilding, and relief of the State of Texas from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes.

1. Adds CHAPTER 9 on page 76, line 20

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   Inserted: CHAPTER 9

   Inserted: GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE

   Inserted: Sec. 2901. (a) For the recovery, rebuilding, and relief of the State of Texas from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $2,000,000,000, to remain available until expended and to be allocated and administered by the Secretary of the Treasury and used only for the State of Texas as follows:

   Inserted: (1) For the costs of housing, social services, health care, and education for the residents of other States affected by the hurricanes who are temporarily residing in Texas.

   Inserted: (2) For the costs of recovery from damage caused by the hurricanes, including repair and construction of infrastructure and housing, debris removal, unreimbursed health care costs of evacuees, flood control and waterway repair, employment and labor services, public safety and security costs, and community and economic development activities.

   Inserted: (3) For such other related costs as may be necessary.

   Inserted: (b) The amounts otherwise provided in this Act for the following accounts are hereby reduced by the following amounts:

   Inserted: (1) "Department of State--Administration of Foreign Affairs--Diplomatic and Consular Programs" in chapter 6 of title I, by $1,380,500,000.

   Inserted: (2) "Federal Emergency Management Agency--Disaster Relief" in chapter 4 of title II, by $619,500,000.

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   Page 76, after line 20, insert the following:

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