legislation: 110-hr-6526

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110-hr-6526 110 hr 6526 8/29 Investigation Team Act Emergency Management 2008-07-16 2008-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] LA D M001161 0 8/29 Investigation Team Act - Establishes a bipartisan 8/29 Investigation Team to examine: (1) the events beginning on August 29, 2005, with respect to the failure of the flood protection system in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and (2) each flood control and restoration project that has been carried out since that date in the Gulf Coast. Prohibits any elected federal official from serving as a Team member. Expresses the sense of Congress regarding member qualifications.Urges the Team to: (1) review findings and recommendations of all studies conducted in the aftermath of the levee failures in Louisiana on or after August 29, 2005; (2) review the ongoing U.S. exposure to flood control system failures; and (3) report on necessary legislative or regulatory changes. 2020-02-14T19:15:36Z  

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