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HR 1493 117th Congress House Water Resources Development Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public contracts and procurement Seashores and lakeshores

SAND Act

Introduced: March 2, 2021 Introduced by: Diaz-Balart, Mario Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Became law
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act

This bill allows the Department of the Army to acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment purposes from non-domestic sources even if such materials are available from domestic sources.

What's happening now March 3, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 520 Identical bill SAND Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Apr 19, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1493: SAND Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1493/
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"H.R. 1493: SAND Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1493/.
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H.R. 1493, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1493/.
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