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H.R. 4727Became Law

Dam Safety and Security Act of 2003

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 5, 2002)

Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to direct the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective Federal (currently, Federal and State) programs, policies, and guidelines intended to enhance dam safety.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a strategic plan to establish: (1) goals, priorities, and target dates to improve dam safety; and (2) cooperation and coordination with, and assistance to, interested State governmental entities.

Requires the Director to: (1) provide assistance to assist States in establishing, maintaining, and improving dam safety programs; and (2) establish the National Dam Safety Review Board to monitor State implementation (authorized under current law), to monitor the safety of dams in the United States, and to advise the Director on national dam safety policy. Provides for participation of representatives from Federal or State agencies or dam safety experts as nonvoting members in Board meetings.

(Sec. 4) Requires technical and archival research to support: (1) development and maintenance of information resources systems needed to support managing dam safety; and (2) initiatives to guide the formulation of effective public policy and advance improvements in dam safety engineering, security, and management.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Director, at the request of any State that has or intends to develop a State dam safety program, to provide training for State dam safety staff and inspectors.

(Sec. 7) Increases and extends through FY 2006 the authorization of appropriations for the national dam safety program, national dam research, and dam safety training and staffing requirements.

What just happenedDec 2, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-310.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 2, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-310.

  2. Dec 2, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-310.

  3. Dec 2, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 2, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 21, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 21, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 15, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 14, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11154)

  9. Nov 14, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11154)

  10. Sep 26, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.

  11. Sep 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Sep 26, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Sep 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. Sep 5, 2002IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. Sep 5, 2002FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Sep 5, 2002FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 2 (Roll no. 373).

  17. Sep 5, 2002Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 2 (Roll no. 373).

  18. Sep 5, 2002FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H6068-6069, H6069-6070; text: CR H6068-6069, H6069-6070)

  19. Sep 5, 2002FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

  20. Sep 5, 2002FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4727.

  21. Sep 5, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wu amendment under the five-minute rule.

  22. Sep 5, 2002FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4727.

  23. Sep 5, 2002FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Ryan to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  24. Sep 5, 2002FloorH32040

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to a previous order.

  25. Sep 5, 2002FloorH30000

    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H6065-6070)

  26. Sep 5, 2002FloorH30800

    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

  27. Sep 4, 2002CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.

  28. Sep 4, 2002CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-626.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  29. Sep 4, 2002Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-626.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  30. Jul 24, 2002CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  31. Jul 24, 2002CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  32. Jul 24, 2002CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. Jul 22, 2002CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  34. Jul 22, 2002CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  35. May 15, 2002CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  36. May 15, 2002CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  37. May 14, 2002IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  38. May 14, 2002IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E803-804)

  39. May 14, 2002IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  40. May 14, 2002IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 5, 200236
Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to direct the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective Federal (currently, Federal and State) programs, policies, and guidelines intended to enhance dam safety.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a strategic plan to establish: (1) goals, priorities, and target dates to improve dam safety; and (2) cooperation and coordination with, and assistance to, interested State governmental entities.

Requires the Director to: (1) provide assistance to assist States in establishing, maintaining, and improving dam safety programs; and (2) establish the National Dam Safety Review Board to monitor State implementation (authorized under current law), to monitor the safety of dams in the United States, and to advise the Director on national dam safety policy. Provides for participation of representatives from Federal or State agencies or dam safety experts as nonvoting members in Board meetings.

(Sec. 4) Requires technical and archival research to support: (1) development and maintenance of information resources systems needed to support managing dam safety; and (2) initiatives to guide the formulation of effective public policy and advance improvements in dam safety engineering, security, and management.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Director, at the request of any State that has or intends to develop a State dam safety program, to provide training for State dam safety staff and inspectors.

(Sec. 7) Increases and extends through FY 2006 the authorization of appropriations for the national dam safety program, national dam research, and dam safety training and staffing requirements.

Introduced in HouseMay 14, 200200
Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to direct the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective Federal (currently, Federal and State) programs, policies, and guidelines intended to enhance dam safety.

Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a strategic plan to establish: (1) goals, priorities, and target dates to improve dam safety; and (2) cooperation and coordination with, and assistance to, interested State governmental entities.

Requires the Director to: (1) provide assistance to assist States in establishing, maintaining, and improving dam safety programs; and (2) establish the National Dam Safety Review Board to monitor State implementation (authorized under current law), to monitor the safety of dams in the United States, and to advise the Director on national dam safety policy. Provides for participation of representatives from Federal or State agencies or dam safety experts as nonvoting members in Board meetings.

Requires technical and archival research to support: (1) development and maintenance of information resources systems needed to support managing dam safety; and (2) initiatives to guide the formulation of effective public policy and advance improvements in dam safety engineering, security, and management.

Requires the Director, at the request of any State that has or intends to develop a State dam safety program, to provide training for State dam safety staff and inspectors.