Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint River Federal navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio, as authorized under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill clarifies and updates the federal policy for operating and maintaining the Toussaint River Federal navigation project located in Carroll Township, Ohio. It specifically sets the cost share for these operation and maintenance activities. The required cost share must follow the rules described in section 101(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. The legislation states that these rules become effective on the first day of the federal fiscal year in which the act is passed. Furthermore, it will apply to that fiscal year and every fiscal year that follows.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The legislation provides clear cost-share rules for the Toussaint River navigation project in Carroll Township, supporting local waterway management for area residents.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill clarifies and updates the federal policy for operating and maintaining the Toussaint River navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio, benefiting local infrastructure and community development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a) sets a specific cost-share rule for the operation and maintenance activities of the Toussaint River Federal navigation project by pointing directly to section 101(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. This is positive because it provides clear rules on how costs are split rather than leaving the funding responsibilities vague.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The legislation provides clear cost-share rules for the Toussaint River navigation project in Carroll Township, supporting local waterway management for area residents.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill clarifies and updates the federal policy for operating and maintaining the Toussaint River navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio, benefiting local infrastructure and community development.
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House