Senate Bill 2866
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Coastal Texas Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2866
Congress
115
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Coastal Texas Protection Act
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the completion of the feasibility studies for flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration in the coastal areas of Texas.
May 16, 2018
05/16/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2726-2727)
05/16/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:30 PM