Senate Bill 1571
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1571
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act
This bill addresses the management of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. Specifically, it designates flood control as the highest priority of the system. The system may not be managed for the protection of fish and wildlife.
May 21, 2019
05/21/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
05/21/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:45 AM