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HR 2742 113th Congress House

Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2013

Official title: To require the Army Corps of Engineers to notify the public of certain flood predictions regarding the Missouri River System, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 18, 2013 See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Emergency planning and evacuationFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesLakes and riversMissouri River
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Jul 19, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 18, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 18, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 19, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2013 - Requires the Chief of Engineers: (1) to notify the public within seven days after determining that runoff conditions in the Missouri River System are likely to reach the upper quartile or upper decile scenarios specified for a year in an annual operating plan for such System; and (2) to meet with a state, local, or tribal government with jurisdiction over an area that will be affected by a flood occurring in the System within seven days after such government requests such a consultation regarding such an upper decile determination. Authorizes the Chief to provide in such consultation information regarding expected water levels, advice regarding preparedness actions, and technical assistance.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jul 18, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2742: Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2742/
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"H.R. 2742: Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2742/.
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