Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act

House Bill 7220 - Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-08-10T23:36:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7220 Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/10/2022, 11:36 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7220

Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the threat of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7220

Bill HR 7220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7220 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7220's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of June 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7220

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7220

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Atlantic Ocean

- Atmospheric science and weather

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Congressional oversight

- Ecology

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Government studies and investigations

- Lakes and rivers

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Natural disasters

- Water resources funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7220

Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act

To require the Corps of Engineers to include study of the impacts of sea-level rise and low-frequency precipitation events in addition to the impacts of coastal hurricanes in certain studies, and for other purposes.

Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act