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Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5288

Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act

This bill establishes additional requirements for the Department of the Army's plan to address water and land resource issues in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, such as by requiring the plan to include (1) determinations as to whether certain projects are eligible for federal funding, and (2) recommendations on funding alternatives through public-private partnerships.

Current Status of Bill HR 5288

Bill HR 5288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5288 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2019.  Bill HR 5288's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of December 4, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5288

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5288

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Floods and storm protection
- Illinois
- Lakes and rivers
- Minnesota
- Mississippi River
- Public-private cooperation
- Water resources funding
- Watersheds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5288

Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to direct the Secretary of the Army to develop a plan to address water resource problems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, and for other purposes.
Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act

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