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Washington Channel Public Access Act

USA117th CongressHR-1765| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Washington Channel Public Access Act This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area , published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

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Timeline
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 10, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2021
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Mar 24, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 28, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
May 28, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.
  • March 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 10, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • March 24, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 28, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.


  • May 28, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.

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Washington Channel Public Access Act

USA117th CongressHR-1765| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Washington Channel Public Access Act This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area , published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

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Timeline
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 10, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2021
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Mar 24, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 28, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
May 28, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.
  • March 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 10, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2021
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • March 24, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 28, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.


  • May 28, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDistrict of ColumbiaHomeland securityIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversMilitary facilities and propertyNavigation, waterways, harborsProtection of officialsTransportation safety and security