H.R. 850 (112th): To facilitate a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Mar 01, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michele Bachmann [R-MN6]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 5, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 01, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 01, 2011
Reported by Committee Oct 05, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Last updated Mar 01, 2011.
4 pages

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12/1/2011--Reported to House amended. Permits the head of any federal agency to authorize and assist in the construction of a new bridge crossing the St. Croix River approximately six miles north of the I-94 crossing if specified mitigation items described in the 2006 St. Croix River Crossing Project Memorandum of Understanding for Implementation of Riverway Mitigation Items are included as enforceable conditions.

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