LEVEE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 18, 2019)
Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments Act or the LEVEE Act
This bill provides that, upon request of a community that has received emergency flood-fighting assistance involving the construction of a temporary structure, the U.S. Department of the Army shall evaluate whether the structure should be made permanent.
If the Army makes such a determination, it (1) shall begin planning, design, and construction of a permanent feature if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed $25 million; and (2) shall seek congressional authorization if construction cost is expected to be in excess of that amount.
What just happenedDec 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 18, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Dec 18, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate