Senate Bill 1298
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to modify the criteria used by the Corps of Engineers to dredge small ports.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1298
Congress
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill sets the tonnage requirement for consideration of dredging of small ports by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at a minimum of 500,000 tons, as calculated by the relevant port authority.
June 7, 2017
06/07/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
06/07/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:39 PM