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]

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.

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Title

To provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System.

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-07-07HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2011-07-06HouseReferred 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.

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