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HR 847 109th Congress House

Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act of 2005

Official title: To authorize ecosystem restoration projects for the Indian River Lagoon and the Picayune Strand, Collier County, in the State of Florida.

Introduced: February 16, 2005 See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Economics and Public FinanceEcosystem managementEmergency ManagementEnvironmental Protection
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EstuariesEvergladesFederal aid to water pollution controlFederal aid to water resources developmentFlood controlFloridaInfrastructureMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesReservoirsRestoration ecologyWater qualityWater supplyWetlands
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Feb 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 16, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out the project for ecosystem restoration, water supply, flood control, and protection of water quality, Indian River Lagoon, South Florida, at a specified total cost, in accordance with the recommendations of the report of the Chief of Engineers, dated August 6, 2004.

Deauthorizes certain projects authorized under the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 and the Flood Control Act of 1968.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out the project for ecosystem restoration, Picayune Strand, Collier County, Florida, at a specified total cost, substantially in accordance with the project implementation report for the project, and subject to the conditions recommended in a final report of the Chief of Engineers, if a favorable report of the Chief is completed not later than December 31, 2005.

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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Feb 16, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 847: Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-847/
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"H.R. 847: Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-847/.
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