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- H.R.709
H.R.709: Upper Mississippi CARP Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Upper Mississippi Conservation and River Protection Act of 2013 or the Upper Mississippi CARP Act - Directs the Chief of Engineers to study the feasibility of: (1) temporarily closing the lock at the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam (located on Mississippi River mile 853.9 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) to manage the threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota, and (2) implementing control measures at such lock and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2013 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
|
| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
|
| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) |