H.R. 4981 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Dam Safety Act of 2006
H.R. 4981 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 16, 2006, sponsored by Randy Kuhl Jr. with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including an assessment of each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy Kuhl Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Nov 13, 2006)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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