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S. 421

Freedom to Fish Act

Freedom to Fish Act - Prohibits the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers from taking any action (after August 1, 2012) to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam owned by the Corps. Requires the Chief to cease implementing any restricted area resulting from such action taken between August 12, 2012, and the date of enactment of this Act and to remove any barriers constructed in connection with that area.

Provides that installing and maintaining sirens, strobe lights, and signage for alerting the public of hazardous water conditions shall not be considered to be an action to establish a restricted area.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)

Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2013
  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)

  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1028)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Freedom to Fish Act — Informed