Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act
Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review
The House of Representatives passed this bill, and it has now moved to the Senate for further review. It is currently waiting for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to consider it. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate. Oversight of regional commissions usually gets broad support from both parties.
Key Points
- This bill orders a full review of three major river commissions in the Mid-Atlantic region. These groups manage water resources for the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac rivers.
- The government watchdog agency will look into how these commissions handle ethics, how they talk to the public, and where they get their money. They will also check if these groups are doing work that other federal agencies already do.
- After the review is finished, the commissions must create a plan to follow any new recommendations. They will have to report their progress to Congress every year for five years to make sure they are becoming more transparent.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act
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