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| US Congress approves programs for Gulf Coast rebuilding Two programs supported by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) to provide housing alternatives to mobile trailers and to repair historic structures have been approved by the U.S. Congress. Additional funding for hurricane recovery in the Gulf Coast region is part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill that has been sent to President Bush for his signature. The legislation creates a $400 million "alternative housing pilot program" to be administered by FEMA in Mississippi and Louisiana. The legislation requires FEMA to prepare a proposal and expenditure plan for approval by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees within 45 days of enactment. The legislation passed by Congress also contains $40 million for a grants program in the Gulf Coast region to assist the owners of designated historic structures and structures eligible for historic status to restore their storm-damaged buildings. This provision was developed by the AIA and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |