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Week Ending March 17, 2006

H.R.4826 To extend through December 31, 2006, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits.

Having been previously authorized to accept and spend non-Federal public entity funds to expedite permitting processes—in this case permits regarding water projects—is extended from March of 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Sponsor: Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA-3^rd)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote March 15, 2006

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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