Alaska Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission Act of 2005

Summary

Alaska Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission Act of 2005 - Establishes the Joint Federal-State Floodplain and Erosion Mitigation Commission for Alaska to study all matters relating to: (1) the feasibility of alternatives for flooding or erosion assistance; and (2) the development of a policy to guide infrastructure investments in the Alaska Native villages, cities, and boroughs that are most affected by flooding or erosion. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) evaluate and prioritize specific flood and erosion circumstances that affect life and property in Alaska; and (2) examine the most cost-effective ways of carrying out flood and erosion control and mitigation solutions devised by the Commission for nine villages in the State identified in a specified Government Accountability Office report. Authorizes the Secretary to implement a solution by making a grant to the State government or a local government using the remainder of funds appropriated for flood and erosion control and mitigation solutions. Delineates factors to be considered in implementing such a solution. Sets the Federal share of the cost at 75 percent. Authorizes the Secretary to take any action necessary to mitigate the loss of structures and infrastructure from flood and erosion using the most cost-effective means practicable to provide the longest-term benefit.

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Timeline

1. 24 January 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S236-237)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 January 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S235-236)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 January 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 July 2005

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-138.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 28 January 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 January 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 January 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 January 2005

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Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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