Bill113th Congress

H.R. 826

Freedom to Fish Act of 2013

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Introduced
Feb 26, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Sponsor

Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]

Republican·KY-1
Bioguide ID: W000413
First Name: EDWARD
Last Name: WHITFIELD
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Subjects
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Summaries
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Bill Details

Update Date
Feb 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
826
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 26, 2013
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Is Law
No
Feb 27, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Source: House committee actions

Feb 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Feb 26, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 26, 20130

Freedom to Fish Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers from taking any action (after August 1, 2012) to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam owned by the Corps. Requires the Chief to cease implementing any restricted area resulting from such action taken between August 12, 2012, and the date of enactment of this Act and to remove any barriers constructed in connection with that area.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

House· Standing
Dams and canalsHunting and fishingLakes and riversOutdoor recreation

Introduced in House

Feb 26, 2013

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Freedom to Fish Act of 2013 — Informed