Army Corps Of Engineers

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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-2993] [Water ] [Public Safety ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
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 and elevate flood control as the highest priority of authorized purposes of the Corps at all times.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 09/22/2011

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To provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes. [HB-2370] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [Funding ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Directs the Chief of Engineers to develop a Veterans' Curation Program to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist in carrying out curation and historic preservation activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Russ Carnahan Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/27/2011

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Water ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson Signed By President. on 12/23/2011

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Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011 [HB-1865] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Recreational Lands 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: Rep. David Roe Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/13/2011

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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Agriculture ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Ethics ] [Libraries ] [Nonprofit ] [Poverty ] [Real Estate ] [Crime ]
Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations, 2011 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011- Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers Presented To President. on 04/15/2011

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Level Playing Field Contracting Act of 2010 [S.3101] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Defense ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Level Playing Field Contracting Act of 2010 - Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to prohibit an executive agency from entering into a covered consolidated civilian contract valued in excess of $2 million unless the agency's senior procurement official determines that the contract's consolidation is necessary and justified under specified criteria. Defines such a consolidated contract as: (1) a multiple award contract; or (2) a contract for property or services that combines discrete (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/10/2010

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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1436] [Energy ] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2010. Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Department of the Army - Makes appropriations for FY2010 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Byron Dorgan Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Dorgan. With Written Report No. 111-45. on 07/09/2009

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To provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes. [HB-5282] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [Funding ]
Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop a Veterans' Curation Program to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Secretary in carrying out curation and historic preservation activities.Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Boxer Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 111-367. on 12/14/2010

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-2918] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Immigration ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Retirement ] [Education ]
Division A: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Legislative Branch - Makes appropriations to the Senate for FY2010 for: (1) a payment to Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of Edward M. Kennedy, late a Senator from Massachusetts; (2) expense allowances; (3) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (4) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (5) agency contributions for employee benefits; (6) inquiries (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Became Public Law No: 111-68. on 10/01/2009

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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 [HB-2627] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Climate Change ]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise provisions governing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Designates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the lead agency for Program planning, management, and coordination. Establishes the Interagency Working Group on Wind Impact Reduction (IWG) to coordinate activities and facilitate communication among Program agencies in reducing the impacts of windstorms. (Repeals provisions (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Technology And Innovation. on 05/28/2009

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Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 [HB-1105] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Environmental ] [Trade ] [Telecommunications ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Manufacturing ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Immigration ] [Disaster Relief ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ] [Construction ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Native American Affairs ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Insurance ] [Animals ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Air Quality ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ] [Senior Citizens ] [Crime ]
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - (Sec. 4) Declares that the explanatory statement regarding this Act printed in the House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record on or about February 23, 2009, by the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House shall have the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Makes the following appropriations for FY2009. Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/11/2009

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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7613] [Energy ] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Environmental ] [Science ] [Climate Change ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ]
Provides FY2021 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance, the Regulatory Program, the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcy Kaptur The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-449, By Ms. Kaptur. on 07/15/2020

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Water Resources Development Act of 2020 [HB-7575] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Environmental ] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Construction ] [Economic Development ]
Modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration. The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano Received In The Senate. on 07/30/2020

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BASE Protection Act Base Applications Sped Expeditiously Protection Act [HB-6922] [Defense ] [Infrastructure ] [Military ] [Water ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ]
To require the Corps of Engineers to expedite review of applications for certain flood control projects near military installations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/20/2020

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Clean Water for All Act [HB-6745] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Health ]
Nullifies the 2020 rule titled The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States," which describes the bodies of water that fall under federal jurisdiction and the scope of the Clean Water Act. The 2020 rule replaces the 2015 Clean Water Rule, which includes a broader definition of waters of the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers must promulgate a regulation defining waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. The EPA and the Corps must ensure that such (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/11/2020

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To improve flood protection and water resources enhancement and utilization along the Sacramento River and in the Yolo Bypass region of California, to improve policies and procedures for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes. [HB-6684] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Environmental ] [Disaster Relief ]
To improve flood protection and water resources enhancement and utilization along the Sacramento River and in the Yolo Bypass region of California, to improve policies and procedures for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/04/2020

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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Finance ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Inflation ] [Pensions ] [Retirement ] [Student Loans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Disaster Relief ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Bridging Responsible Agricultural Conservation Efforts Act [HB-5799] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Water ]
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to normal farming activities and to require the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to apply certain decisions of the Secretary of Agriculture when enforcing such Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 02/13/2020

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LEVEE Act Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments Act [S.3082] [Infrastructure ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Water ] [Public Safety ] [Construction ]
Provides that, upon request of a community that has received emergency flood-fighting assistance involving the construction of a temporary structure, the U.S. Department of the Army shall evaluate whether the structure should be made permanent. If the Army makes such a determination, it (1) shall begin planning, design, and construction of a permanent feature if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed $25 million; and (2) shall seek congressional authorization if construction cost is expected to be in excess of that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 12/18/2019

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LEVEE Act Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments Act [HB-5476] [Infrastructure ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Water ] [Construction ]
Provides that, upon request of a community that has received emergency flood-fighting assistance involving the construction of a temporary structure, the U.S. Department of the Army shall evaluate whether the structure should be made permanent. If the Army makes such a determination, it (1) shall begin planning, design, and construction of a permanent feature if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed $25 million; and (2) shall seek congressional authorization if construction cost is expected to be in excess of that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 12/19/2019

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