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HR 5244 109th Congress House

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act

Official title: To revitalize the Los Angeles River, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 10, 2006 See on congress.gov
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Apr 28, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 27, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 27, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the City of Los Angeles, to submit a project-specific plan for the revitalization of the Los Angeles River that is consistent with the goals of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. Directs the Secretary to offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out the plan and to pay at least 50% of the costs.

Authorizes the Secretary to recommend any locally-preferred project as an alternative to a measure proposed in the plan. Requires each such project to be included in the feasibility report or in an environmental impact statement or analysis.

Authorizes the Secretary to construct a pilot project to provide information to develop the plan. Directs the Secretary to: (1) offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out each such pilot project and to pay at least 35% of the costs; and (2) assign a priority to each project.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for a Los Angeles River water reuse project, including measures for environmental restoration and revitalization.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2667 Identical bill Los Angeles River Revitalization Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
HARMAN, JANE
· Jun 12, 2006
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 10, 2006
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 10, 2006
Watson, Diane
· Apr 27, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5244: Los Angeles River Revitalization Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5244/
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