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Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

11/1/2022, 2:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 129

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

This bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument and authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial to honor the victims of the dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The monument comprises approximately 353 acres of National Forest System land in Los Angeles County, California. The memorial must be established at the dam site and be managed by the Forest Service.

Current Status of Bill S 129

Bill S 129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2019. Bill S 129 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2019.  Bill S 129's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-380. as of September 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 129

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 129

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- California
- Congressional oversight
- Dams and canals
- Floods and storm protection
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Historical and cultural resources
- Monuments and memorials
- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 129

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
A bill to provide for the establishment of a national memorial and national monument to commemorate those killed by the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam on March 12, 1928, and for other purposes.

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