US SB1571 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on May 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 21 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Addresses the management of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. Specifically, it designates flood control as the highest priority of the system. The system may not be managed for the protection of fish and wildlife.
Title
Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Josh Hawley [R-MO] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] |
| Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2174 (Related) 2019-04-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aquatic ecology
Army Corps of Engineers
Dams and canals
Fishes
Floods and storm protection
Government information and archives
Missouri River
Water resources development
Water storage
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Aquatic ecology
Army Corps of Engineers
Dams and canals
Fishes
Floods and storm protection
Government information and archives
Missouri River
Water resources development
Water storage
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1571/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1571/BILLS-116s1571is.pdf |
