HR 5885 · 95th Congress · Public works

A bill authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control, navigation.

Introduced 1977-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Conference scheduled in Senate.(1977-06-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1977-06-22
Yea 81Nay 9
PassedSenate · 1977-06-22
Yea 81Nay 9
PassedHouse · 1977-05-17
Yea 310Nay 89
PassedHouse · 1977-05-17
Yea 310Nay 89

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes funds to be appropriated for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan of development of each of the following river basins: (1) Alabama-Coosa River Basin, $13,000,000; (2) Arkansas River Basin, $20,000,000; (3) Arkansas-Red River Basin, $8,000,000; (4) Brazos River Basin $60,000,000; (5) Central and Southern Florida, $9,000,000; (6) Columbia River Basin, $77,000,000; (7) Mississippi River Basin, $459,000,000; (8) Missouri River Basin, $170,000,000; (9) North Branch, Susquehanna River Basin, $75,000,000; (10) Ohio River Basin, $60,000,000; (11) Ouachita River Basin, $2,000,000; (12) Red River Waterway project, $10,000,000; (13) San Joaquin River Basin, $125,000,000; (14) Santa Ana River Basin, $3,000,000; (15) South Platte River Basin, $30,000,000; (16) Tampa Harbor, $23,000,000; (17) Upper Mississippi River Basin, $2,000,000; and (18) White River Basin, $2,000,000. Increases the authorization of appropriations for local flood protection projects on the Columbia River. Amends the Flood Control Act to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct bank protection works along specified sections of the Sacramento River. Authorizes appropriations in the amount of $25,000,0…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans