US Congress Senate Bill 732 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on March 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2009 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a program to provide grant assistance to states for use in rehabilitating publicly-owned dams that fail to meet minimum safety standards and pose an unacceptable risk to the public (deficient dams). Sets forth provisions regarding procedures for grant awards and fund allocation. Requires FEMA to develop a risk-based priority system for identifying deficient dams for which such grants may be made. Limits the federal share of rehabilitation costs to 65%. Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) rehabilitate a federal dam; (2) perform routine operation or maintenance; (3) modify a dam to produce hydroelectric power; (4) increase water supply storage capacity; or (5) make any other modification that does not also improve safety. Conditions the receipt of grants by states upon compliance with specified requirements regarding contracts for architectural and engineering services. Provides that such contracts shall not be considered to confer a proprietary interest upon the United States.

Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2009

Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]	Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]	Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]
Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]	Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI]	Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY]	Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA]
Sen. George Voinovich [R-OH]	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-03-26		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

HB1770 (Related) 2009-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/732/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s732/BILLS-111s732is.pdf