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Flood Control Credit Act of 2013 [HB-2293]
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Flood Control Credit Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to apply credit for in-kind contributions by a non-federal interest that exceed the required non-federal cost-share for a water resources study or project, including credit for in-kind contributions provided to accelerate completion of such a study or project, toward the required non-federal cost-share for a different water resources study or project. Allows credit in excess of non-federal cost-share for a study or project to be approved only if: (1) the non-federal interest
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/07/2013
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Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2013 [HB-2046]
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Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
For Further Action See H.r.3590. on 04/04/2014
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Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013 [HB-1829]
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Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act or CWA) to revise the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or a state acting pursuant to an equivalent approved state program (permitting authority) to base a determination on approving a new or renewed permit covering discharges from a structure only on compliance with regulations issued by such permitting authority. Prohibits such permitting
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/07/2013
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Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013 [HB-1769]
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Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a feasibility study for a flood, hurricane, or storm damage reduction project to include calculations of the anticipated: (1) reduction in damage to public and private property and infrastructure; (2) direct and indirect economic benefits, including from potential reductions in national and regional economic volatility, disruptions, and losses; and (3) benefits to public safety, including protection of evacuation routes. Authorizes the non-federal interest for such a project
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Richmond
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/29/2013
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Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-152]
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Division A: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. Title I: Department of Agriculture - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Commodity Assistance Program, for the emergency food assistance program. Title II: Department of the Army (as modified by section 1041) - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Corps
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Became Public Law No: 113-2. on 01/29/2013
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To direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise certain authorized purposes described in the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual. [HB-1460]
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Directs the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise the Missouri Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual and any related regulations to delete fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Corps.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/11/2013
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Water Infrastructure Now Public-Private Partnership Act [HB-1153]
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Water Infrastructure Now Public-Private Partnership Act or the WIN P3 Act - Directs the Chief of Engineers to establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and project delivery efficiency of allowing non-federal interests to carry out authorized flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and navigation projects. Requires the Chief: (1) to identify not more than 15 projects authorized for construction; (2) to develop a detailed project management plan for each identified project that outlines the scope, budget, design,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 03/15/2013
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Corps of Engineers Reform Act of 2011 [S.573]
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Corps of Engineers Reform Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to establish a program to make grants to states to carry out harbor maintenance and deepening projects in accordance with the priorities determined by each participating state. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund a separate State Harbor Maintenance Block Grant Account to fund such grant program. Requires the chief executive officer of a state to designate a state agency to administer the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/14/2011
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.2465]
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2013. Title I: Corps Of Engineers - Civil - Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil, for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration (including the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri); (2) the regulatory program pertaining
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Feinstein. With Written Report No. 112-164. on 04/26/2012
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Rebuild America Act [S.2252]
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Rebuild America Act - Establishes grant programs for investment in projects to: (1) modernize, renovate, and repair educational facilities; (2) renovate energy systems, including planning and assessment activities and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; and (3) rebuild U.S. infrastructure. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to establish sectoral technology and innovation centers to assist small or medium-sized manufacturers
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/29/2012
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Preserve the Waters of the United States Act [S.2245]
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Preserve the Waters of the United States Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using such guidance, or any substantially similar guidance, as the basis for any decision regarding the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/28/2012
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Corps of Engineers Project Delivery Flexibility Act of 2012 [S.2138]
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Corps of Engineers Project Delivery Flexibility Act of 2012 - Directs the Chief of Engineers to establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and project delivery efficiency of non-federal sponsors as the lead project delivery team for authorized Corps of Engineers civil works flood control and navigation construction projects. Directs the Chief, in carrying out such program, to: (1) identify at least 12 congressionally authorized Corps flood control and navigation construction projects that have received federal funds and experienced
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1148-1150) on 02/29/2012
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Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012 [S.2122]
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Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to redefine "navigable waters" to specify that included territorial seas are those that are: (1) navigable-in-fact; or (2) permanent, standing, or continuously flowing bodies of water that form geographical features commonly known as streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes that are connected to waters that are navigable-in-fact. Excludes from such term: (1) waters that do not physically abut navigable waters and lack
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/16/2012
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 [S.162]
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 - Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (1) the legislative branch; (2) the judicial branch; (3) the Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the Forest Service; (4) the Department of Commerce, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); (5) the Department of Defense (DOD) military personnel, procurement, operations and maintenance, research and development, and War funding/Overseas Contingency; (6) the Department of Energy (DOE); (7) the Department of Health and Human
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 1. on 01/26/2011
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Recreational Land Self-Defense Act of 2011 [S.1588]
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Recreational Land Self-Defense Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 09/21/2011
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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. [HJR-66]
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Division A: Renewal of Import Restrictions Under Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act. Division B: Supplemental Appropriations - Emergency Supplemental Disaster Relief Appropriations Resolution, 2011 - Title I: Department of Agriculture - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2011 for the following Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs involving disaster relief:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/15/2011
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Local Modifications to Federal Flood Control Projects Act of 2012 [HB-6450]
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Local Modifications to Federal Flood Control Projects Act of 2012 - Amends the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899 to direct the Secretary of the Army, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, to grant permission to a local sponsor to construct an improvement to a flood control project in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to grant permission for such an improvement: (1) that is necessary for the project to provide a qualified level of protection when, in the Secretary's judgment, the proposed improvement does
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Shimkus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 09/21/2012
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Rebuild America Act [HB-5727]
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Rebuild America Act - Establishes grant programs for investment in projects to: (1) modernize, renovate, and repair educational facilities; (2) renovate energy systems, including planning and assessment activities and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; and (3) rebuild U.S. infrastructure. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to establish sectoral technology and innovation centers to assist small or medium-sized manufacturers
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/04/2012
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To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes. [HB-4965]
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Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing, adopting, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using such guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar guidance made publicly available on or after December 3, 2008, as the basis for any decision
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-681. on 09/20/2012
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Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012 [HB-4304]
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Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to redefine "navigable waters" to specify that included territorial seas are those that are: (1) navigable-in-fact; or (2) permanent, standing, or continuously flowing bodies of water that form geographical features commonly known as streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes that are connected to waters that are navigable-in-fact. Excludes from such term: (1) waters that do not physically abut navigable waters and lack
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Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Thompson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 03/30/2012