Freedom to Fish Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2013)
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.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1028-1029)
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1028)
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate