H.R.1137: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to repeal the authority relating to reprogramming during national emergencies.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Feb. 11, 2019
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

63 (All Democrats)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

This bill repeals the authority of the President to divert certain resources of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during national emergencies. Specifically, the bill repeals the President's authority to (1) terminate or defer civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that are not essential to the national defense; and (2) apply the resources of the Corps' civil works program to civil works, military construction, and civil...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 5 statements associated with H.R.1137.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb. 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb. 11, 2019

Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.)

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