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Introduced
12/18/2019
12/18/2019
In Committee
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a program to convert temporary structures at risk of flood events into permanent features, and for other purposes. This bill provides that, upon request of a community that has received emergency flood-fighting assistance involving the construction of a temporary structure, the U.S. Department of the Army shall evaluate whether the structure should be made permanent. If the Army makes such a determination, it (1) shall begin planning, design, and construction of a permanent feature if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed $25 million; and (2) shall seek congressional authorization if construction cost is expected to be in excess of that amount.
AI Summary
This bill, the LEVEE (Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments) Act, directs the U.S. Department of the Army to evaluate whether temporary flood control structures constructed in communities that have received emergency flood-fighting assistance should be made permanent. If the Army determines the temporary structure should become permanent or a permanent feature would prevent similar damage, the bill allows the Army to proceed with planning, design, and construction of the permanent feature if the total cost does not exceed $25 million. For projects exceeding $25 million, the Army must seek congressional authorization. The bill also provides a cost-share requirement where the non-federal share is not more than 35%, but allows up to 100% federal funding for small or disadvantaged communities based on their ability to pay.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 12/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5476/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5476/BILLS-116hr5476ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5476/BILLS-116hr5476ih.pdf.pdf |
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