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S.2039: A bill to allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2012
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Bill Summary
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to approve the construction of a permanent flood risk reduction levee by a state, local, or tribal government under specified circumstances on land: (1) acquired and deed restricted under hazard mitigation provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) located in North Dakota in a community that is participating in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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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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Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2039.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 126 - 254 (Roll no. 500).
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| Jan. 26, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Hoeven (R-N.D.) |