Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-920)
Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-920) : "Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy: It is the policy and intent of Congress to provide a plan of civil defense for the protection of life and property in the United States from attack. It is further declared to be the policy and intent of Congress that this responsibility for civil defense shall be vested primarily in the several States and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government shall provide necessary coordination and guidance; shall be responsible for the operations of the Federal Civil Defense Administration as set forth in this Act; and shall provide necessary assistance as hereinafter authorized". (FCDA of 1950, January 12, 1951; reproduced in FCDA Annual Report 1951 (Appendix 5) pp. 89-105).. Note: Abolished by Public Law 103-337: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, (Title XXXIV - Civil Defense - Sec. 3411. "Restatement of Federal Civil Defense Authorities in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act," which incorporated selected provisions into the Stafford Act
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