A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-s-810
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2017-04-04
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance

Floods and storm protection

Government liability

Land use and conservation

Missouri

Outdoor recreation

Roads and highways

State and local government operations

Wetlands
Latest action: action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Signed by President.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-04-04
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This bill authorizes the construction and operation of a bridge (Riverside Bridge Project) on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. </p> <p>The county shall:</p> <ul> <li>carryout the project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage occurs, and</li> <li>be liable for any such flood damage that does occur.</li> </ul> <p>No federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the covered property or project.</p>

action_date: 2017-08-02
action_desc: Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
text: <p>(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Riverside Bridge Project, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. </p> <p>As a condition for such authorization, the county or an assignee shall:</p> <ul> <li>carry out the project in a manner that ensures that no attributable flood damage occurs, and</li> <li>be liable for any such damage that does occur.</li> </ul> <p>The government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the project.</p> <p>No future federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the project.</p>

action_date: 2017-08-03
action_desc: Passed Senate amended
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Riverside Bridge Project, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. </p> <p>As a condition for such authorization, the county or an assignee shall:</p> <ul> <li>carry out the project in a manner that ensures that no attributable flood damage occurs, and</li> <li>be liable for any such damage that does occur.</li> </ul> <p>The government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the project.</p> <p>No future federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the project.</p>

action_date: 2017-09-25
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Riverside Bridge Project, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. </p> <p>As a condition for such authorization, the county or an assignee shall:</p> <ul> <li>carry out the project in a manner that ensures that no attributable flood damage occurs, and</li> <li>be liable for any such damage that does occur.</li> </ul> <p>The government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the project.</p> <p>No future federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the project.</p>

action_date: 2017-10-06
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Riverside Bridge Project, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. </p> <p>As a condition for such authorization, the county or an assignee shall:</p> <ul> <li>carry out the project in a manner that ensures that no attributable flood damage occurs, and</li> <li>be liable for any such damage that does occur.</li> </ul> <p>The government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the project.</p> <p>No future federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the project.</p>

tv_txt: II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any other Federal restriction that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a), Christian County, Missouri— (1) shall carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (2) shall be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No Federal financial assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

tv_txt: 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

Passed the Senate August 3, 2017. Secretary

tv_txt: IC 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2017 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure AN ACT To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

Passed the Senate August 3, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 192 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 810 [Report No. 115–142] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works August 2, 2017 Reported by Mr. Barrasso , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any other Federal restriction that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a), Christian County, Missouri— (1) shall carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (2) shall be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No Federal financial assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

August 2, 2017 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate