S 1287 · 99th Congress · Emergency Management

A bill to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct, operate and maintain a single retention structure for controlling sediment flowing from eruptions of Mount St. Helens.

Introduced 1985-06-12· Sponsored by Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1985-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a sediment retention structure near the confluence of the Toutle and Green Rivers, Washington, to control sediment flowing from eruptions of Mount St. Helens. Directs the Secretary to undertake conforming activities downstream for flood protection and navigation maintenance on the Toutle, Cowlitz, and Columbia Rivers.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]WA