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Introduced
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
In Committee
05/26/2020
05/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to expand eligibility for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dam program, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Dam Safety Improvement Act, amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to expand eligibility for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams. Key provisions include: 1) Broadening the definition of "high hazard potential dam" to include dams that have an emergency action plan that complies with FEMA guidelines and is approved by the state; 2) Replacing the term "non-Federal sponsor" with "recipient" and "subrecipient" to clarify the roles and responsibilities of entities receiving and distributing the rehabilitation assistance; and 3) Requiring subrecipients to maintain the rehabilitated dams for their expected lifespan and allowing the Administrator to recoup funds if required activities are not completed on time.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 05/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6985/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6985/BILLS-116hr6985ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6985/BILLS-116hr6985ih.pdf.pdf |
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