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H.R. 2607 115th Congress House

Flood Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants for frequent and chronic coastal flooding mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects.

Introduced: May 23, 2017 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources EcologyFloods and storm protectionMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesRoads and highwaysWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 23, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Flood Protection Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award grants to state and local governments for frequent and chronic coastal flooding mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects.

A project is not eligible for funding if it will have a long-term negative impact on important ecological functions and habitat or existing natural coastal protection features and functions.

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All 1 Democratic 1
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · May 23, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2607: Flood Protection Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2607/
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"H.R. 2607: Flood Protection Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2607/.
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