S. 2735 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Dam Safety Act of 2006
S. 2735 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 4, 2006, sponsored by Kit Bond with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 4, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 109-460
What it does
Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including any available information assessing each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kit Bond (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-460. (Dec 22, 2006)
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