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Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act

Introduced: May 21, 2019 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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May 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 21, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act

This bill addresses the management of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. Specifically, it designates flood control as the highest priority of the system. The system may not be managed for the protection of fish and wildlife.

What's happening now May 21, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2174 Related bill To remove fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System and to make flood …
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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Jun 10, 2019
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jun 10, 2019
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 21, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1571: Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1571/
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"S. 1571: Missouri River Flood Control Prioritization Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1571/.
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S. 1571, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1571/.
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