United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5868 — RELIEF Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Restoring the Efforts of Local Involvement in Emergencies and Floods Act or the RELIEF Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reimburse nonfederal sponsors for work related to the emergency response to a natural disaster.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill allows non-Federal sponsors to carry out emergency flood control work and provides for reimbursement of costs associated with such work.

  • 33 U.S.C. 701n

    (5) Work carried out by a non-federal sponsor.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may authorize a non-Federal sponsor to carry out work described in paragraph (1). (B) Eligibility.--To be eligible to carry out work described in paragraph (1), a non-Federal sponsor shall-- (i) enter into a written agreement with the Secretary prior to initiation of such work; and (ii) carry out such work in compliance with the requirements of-- (I) subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code; (II) chapter 37 of title 40, United States Code; and (III) any other terms or conditions the Secretary considers appropriate. (C) Reimbursement.-- (i) In general.--Upon a determination by the Secretary that the work carried out by a non-Federal sponsor pursuant to a written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) is complete, the Secretary shall reimburse such non-Federal sponsor for the Federal share of costs to complete such work. (ii) Additional reimbursement.--If the Federal share of the cost to complete work performed pursuant to a written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) exceeds the amount agreed to by the Secretary under such agreement, the reimbursement of any amounts in addition to such agreement shall be at the discretion of the Secretary. (D) Annual limit on reimbursements not applicable.--A written agreement required by subparagraph (B)(i) is not subject to section 102 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2006 (33 U.S.C. 2221).

    This change introduces a mechanism for non-Federal sponsors to perform flood control work and receive federal reimbursement for their expenses.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5868 do?
Restoring the Efforts of Local Involvement in Emergencies and Floods Act or the RELIEF Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reimburse nonfederal sponsors for work related to the emergency response to a natural disaster.
Who sponsors HR 5868?
HR 5868 is sponsored by Fortenberry, Jeff (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5868?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5868?
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