A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., to revoke authority for 12 foot channel studies on the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River.

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Timeline

1. 22 June 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 June 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 June 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 June 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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