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Urban Canal Modernization: Safety and Funding for Critical Infrastructure

This act aims to enhance urban safety by modernizing critical canals. The federal government will cover 35% of the costs for essential maintenance and repair work, preventing failures that could endanger over 100 lives. This initiative will make citizens feel safer and provide financial support to local canal operating entities.
Key points
Increased Safety: The act targets canals whose failure could endanger over 100 lives, directly impacting public safety.
Financial Support: The federal government will fund 35% of extraordinary operation and maintenance costs, reducing the financial burden on local entities.
Definition of 'Urban Canal of Concern': A clear definition is introduced to precisely identify which canals qualify for support.
Disaster Prevention: The goal is to prevent infrastructure failures that could lead to loss of life and significant damage.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6107
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urban Canal Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6107.

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 2023-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Safety: The act targets canals whose failure could endanger over 100 lives, directly impacting public safety.
  • Financial Support: The federal government will fund 35% of extraordinary operation and maintenance costs, reducing the financial burden on local entities.
  • Definition of 'Urban Canal of Concern': A clear definition is introduced to precisely identify which canals qualify for support.
  • Disaster Prevention: The goal is to prevent infrastructure failures that could lead to loss of life and significant damage.
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: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 619.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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