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H.R.6550: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to make modifications to the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about water resources development
- Introduced July 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 18, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (13 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to eliminate the pilot program status of the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program. Permits the nonfederal share of project costs of a local cooperation agreement to include in-kind services. Treats funds provided for a project by a federal agency other than the Corps of Engineers as nonfederal funds for purposes of cost sharing requirements. Authorizes the Secretary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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July 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John Sarbanes (D-Md.) |