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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1765

Washington Channel Public Access Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (May 28, 2021)

Washington Channel Public Access Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area, published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

What just happenedMay 28, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  1. May 28, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.

  2. May 28, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. May 28, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  5. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  7. Mar 11, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  8. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  9. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)

  10. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseMay 28, 20217

Washington Channel Public Access Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area, published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2021

Washington Channel Public Access Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area, published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

Washington Channel Public Access Act — Informed