Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Floods and storm protection

Bill Introduced: H.R.1769 Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To improve energy infrastructure resilience through federal water resource investments, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.803 Superstorm Sandy Unemployment Relief Act of 2013

2013-04-23T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to States affected by Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Sandy of 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1662 Army Corps Accountability Act of 2013

2013-04-18T20:00:00Z

To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, and the Federal Flood Control Act of 1928 to provide for liability for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in cases of damage caused by the gross negligence of an officer or employee of the Corps.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1511 To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes.

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1485 To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties, and for other purposes.

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1460 To direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise certain authorized purposes described in the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual.

2013-04-09T20:00:00Z

To direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise certain authorized purposes described in the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual.

Bill Introduced: S.667 Fire-Damaged Home Rebuilding Act of 2013

2013-04-07T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the rebuilding, without elevation, of certain structures that are located in areas having special flood hazards and are substantially damaged by fire, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.661 A bill to amend the Health Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year-period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes.

2013-03-21T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Health Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year-period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1296 Flood Control Facility Maintenance Clarification Act

2013-03-19T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify a maintenance exemption regarding the removal of sediment, debris, and vegetation from certain structures.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1268 Flood Mitigation Expense Relief Act of 2013

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for qualified flood mitigation expenses incurred with respect to certain residences for which the chargeable premium rate under the national flood insurance program is increasing and to provide increased funding for mitigation programs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1267 Flood Insurance Premium Relief Act of 2013

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To delay and phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates under the national flood insurance program for certain properties, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.601 Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013

2013-03-17T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1235 Leave our Lakes Alone Act

2013-03-17T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Power Act to permit States to exempt projects from certain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission considerations in issuing licenses for such projects.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1161 Dredging for Restoration and Economic Development for Global Exports Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To modify the project for navigation, Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1152 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To provide for the safe and reliable navigation of the Mississippi River, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.566 WIN P3 Act

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of allowing non-Federal interests to carry out certain water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1194 National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To terminate the National Flood Insurance Program and related mandatory purchase and compliance requirements, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1153 WIN P3 Act

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of allowing non-Federal interests to carry out certain water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the safe and reliable navigation of the Mississippi River, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.574 Dredging for Restoration and Economic Development for Global Exports Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to modify the project for navigation, Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and for other purposes.