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Week Ending September 23, 2005

HR 3765 to extend through December 31, 2007, 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.

BRIEF

   The US Army, most likely the Army Corps of Engineers, is authorized for two more years to accept and spend money from public entities (but not federal public entities) to be used to expedite the processing of permits for projects.

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

Vote: Passed House by voice vote September 20, 2005.

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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