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HR 136 113th Congress House

Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013

Official title: To authorize certain civil works projects, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 2013 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Congressional oversightFloods and storm protection
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 4, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 3, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 3, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 4, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement any flood risk management project for which the Secretary has transmitted to Congress, before the date of enactment of this Act, a letter that includes: (1) a description of the project as recommended in a report by the Chief of Engineers that concludes that the project is technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economically justified; and (2) notification that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has concluded that the report's recommendations are consistent with the President's policy and programs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Bera, Ami
California · Apr 15, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 136: Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-136/
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"H.R. 136: Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-136/.
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H.R. 136, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-136/.
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