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Chattahoochee River Act

3/13/2024, 3:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3610

Chattahoochee River Act

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide design and construction assistance for water-related resource protection and restoration projects that affect the Chattahoochee River Basin. The basin is located in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

Specifically, the bill requires USACE to provide assistance to state and local agencies and tribal entities for projects that include (1) sediment and erosion control, (2) ecosystem restoration, (3) protection of essential public works, and (4) the beneficial uses of dredged material.

Further, the bill requires USACE, stakeholders, and state and local agencies to develop a comprehensive Chattahoochee River Basin restoration plan. The plan must give priority to eligible projects that will also improve the quality or quantity of the water or that use natural hydrological features and systems.

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Current Status of Bill S 3610

Bill S 3610 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill S 3610 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2022.  Bill S 3610's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3610

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 3610

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3610

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

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3610

Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff
GeorgiaDemocrat
Raphael G. Warnock
Raphael G. Warnock
GeorgiaDemocrat

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