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US S1734

Flood Prevention Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes. This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to make the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal funding for coastal zone management, including flood mitigation and prevention efforts. Specifically, it adds the District of Columbia to the definition of "coastal state" in the Act, which allows DC to access the same federal funding opportunities available to other coastal states and territories.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3258; text: CR S3258) (on 06/05/2019)

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