H.R. 7198 · 117th Congress

Chattahoochee River Act

Introduced on Mar 24, 2022 by Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA-7). 5 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Mar 25, 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Stage
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 24, 2022
Cosponsors
5
0 from the other party
Policy area
Water Resources Development
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. 2Reported by committee
  3. 3Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To establish a program to provide environmental assistance in the Chattahoochee River Basin, and for other purposes.

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 24, 2022). Public domain.

Chattahoochee River Act

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide design and construction assistance for water-related resource protection and restoration projects that affect the Chattahoochee River Basin. The basin is located in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

Specifically, the bill requires USACE to provide assistance to state and local agencies and tribal entities for projects that include (1) sediment and erosion control, (2) ecosystem restoration, (3) protection of essential public works, and (4) the beneficial uses of dredged material.

Further, the bill requires USACE, stakeholders, and state and local agencies to develop a comprehensive Chattahoochee River Basin restoration plan. The plan must give priority to eligible projects that will also improve the quality or quantity of the water or that use natural hydrological features and systems.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Carolyn BourdeauxD-GA-7Sponsor

Democrats · 5

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  1. Mar 24, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 24, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  4. Mar 25, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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