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US S3610

US S3610
Chattahoochee River Act


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Introduced
02/09/2022
In Committee
02/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill establishes a program to provide environmental assistance in the Chattahoochee River Basin. The key provisions include: 1) Defining "non-Federal interest" and "Secretary" for the purposes of the bill; 2) Directing the Secretary of the Army to establish a program to provide design and construction assistance for water-related resource protection and restoration projects in the Chattahoochee River Basin; 3) Requiring the Secretary to develop a comprehensive restoration plan for the basin in coordination with state and local officials and stakeholders; 4) Specifying a cost-sharing arrangement where the federal government covers 80% of project costs, with the non-Federal interest responsible for the remaining 20% and 100% of operation and maintenance costs; 5) Authorizing $90 million in appropriations to carry out the program, with a $15 million cap on individual project costs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 02/09/2022)

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