House Bill 8563
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To require the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the costs for the Corps of Engineers to ensure that certain project activities authorized under Nationwide Permit 14 comply with public safety conditions, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8563
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Army to report to Congress on the costs for the Army Corps of Engineers to (1) include public safety conditions on certain permits for water-related projects, and (2) conduct safety inspections to ensure that authorized projects comply with such public safety conditions.
October 9, 2020
10/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
10/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
10/09/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:33 PM