S. 997 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande.

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Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico, from Cochiti Dam to the headwaters of the Elephant Butte Dam; and (2) consult with certain local environmental groups in carrying out such projects. Requires non-federal interests to pay 25 percent of project costs. Prohibits recreational features of a project from comprising more than 30 percent of the total project cost.

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2003-05-06
Introduced in Senate
2003-05-06
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5774-5775)
2003-05-06
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5775)

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande.

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