HR 4001 · 113th Congress · Water Resources Development

Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.(2014-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species. Requires the Secretary: (1) not later than 180 days after this Act's enactment, to undertake design activities necessary to carry out such projects; and (2) not later than 180 days after completion of such design activities, to begin construction of such projects. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to enter into agreements with non-federal interests to assist in carrying out such projects, and (2) a federal cost share for such projects of up to 100%.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans