HR 865 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out certain erosion control projects in the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia.

Introduced 1985-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1]· 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: See H.R.6.(1985-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to design and construct a specified erosion control project on an emergency basis on Tangier Island, Virginia. Preempts all otherwise applicable laws, but requires local interests to provide all necessary land interests, operation, and maintenance and to indemnify the United States against construction related damages.…

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