US HB2432 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 14-5)
Status: Introduced on July 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Chief of Engineers, prior to any major federal action to prevent the introduction or establishment of a population of aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Basins that would impact the flow of commerce or commercial activity within the Chicago Area Water [sic] System, to prepare an economic impact statement regarding: (1) the impact on commerce and commercial activity and on jobs and job opportunities, (2) any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided, (3) alternatives to the proposed action, and (4) the relationship between any local short-term impacts on commerce or commercial activity and maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity and environmental values.
Title
To provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System.
Sponsors
| Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] | Rep. Judy Biggert [R-IL] | Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] |
| Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Jerry Costello [D-IL] | Rep. Robert Dold [R-IL] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] |
| Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer [R-MO] |
| Rep. Donald Manzullo [R-IL] | Rep. Mike Pence [R-IN] | Rep. Todd Rokita [R-IN] | Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL] |
| Rep. Aaron Schock [R-IL] | Rep. Marlin Stutzman [R-IN] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
| 2011-07-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1197 (Related) 2011-06-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Aquatic ecology
Economic performance and conditions
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Floods and storm protection
Great Lakes
Illinois
Indiana
Marine and inland water transportation
Mississippi River
Unemployment
Water resources development
Watersheds
Economic performance and conditions
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Floods and storm protection
Great Lakes
Illinois
Indiana
Marine and inland water transportation
Mississippi River
Unemployment
Water resources development
Watersheds
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2432/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2432/BILLS-112hr2432ih.pdf |
