H.R. 6040 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Army to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Levee Safety.
H.R. 6040 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 13, 2008, sponsored by John L. Mica with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 110-274
What it does
Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to condition reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Levee Safety on the availability of appropriations (currently, on amounts being made available in advance in appropriations Acts).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John L. Mica (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 25, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 7, 2008
- Became lawJul 15, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-274. (Jul 15, 2008)
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