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Urban Canal Safety: New Maintenance and Funding Rules

This bill aims to enhance the safety of urban residents living near canals. It authorizes urgent repairs and maintenance for canals that, if they failed, could endanger lives and property. This reduces the risk of floods and other disasters in densely populated areas, protecting homes and citizens' lives.
Key points
Authorizes urgent maintenance and repair work on urban canals that pose a threat to life and property.
Defines an "urban canal of concern" as a canal passing through densely populated areas, where failure could result in loss of life and property.
Allows reimbursable funds to be considered as non-Federal matching funds for federal grants, facilitating the financing of necessary repairs.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9517
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9517.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes urgent maintenance and repair work on urban canals that pose a threat to life and property.
  • Defines an "urban canal of concern" as a canal passing through densely populated areas, where failure could result in loss of life and property.
  • Allows reimbursable funds to be considered as non-Federal matching funds for federal grants, facilitating the financing of necessary repairs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Public Investments Environment Security