WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3224, The Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2007

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H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 29, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2007 - 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: (1) states receiving grants under this Act to comply with standards applicable to financial contributions for emergency preparedness purposes under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) 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%. Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1071.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (September 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1071.

Points in Favor

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Status as of September 24, 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/24/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1071.

Revision by webmaster (September 18, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Points in Favor

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Status as of September 17, 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/17/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Revision by webmaster (January 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (October 31, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Sets forth provisions regarding procedures for grant awards and fund allocation. Requires: (1) a state receiving a grant under this Act to comply with requirements applicable to contributions of federal funds under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) 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%.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (October 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/29/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 102 (Roll no. 1010).

Points in Favor

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Status as of October 30, 2007

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/30/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Status as of October 29, 2007

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/29/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 102 (Roll no. 1010).

Revision by webmaster (October 22, 2007, 01:00:00)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.

Points in Favor

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Status as of October 18, 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.

Status as of October 18, 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.

Status as of October 18, 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/18/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.

Revision by webmaster (August 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (August 4, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (August 3, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Points in Favor

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Status as of August 2, 2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Status as of August 1, 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/1/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

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Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3224 would amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/30/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 30, 2007

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/30/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.