H.R. 6526 · 110th Congress
8/29 Investigation Team Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Charles Melancon
- Introduced
- 2008-07-16
- Latest action
- 2008-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Summary
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.