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H.R. 6793House115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed House

Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act

Sponsored by Larry BucshonRep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
Introduced September 13, 2018

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The Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act transfers ownership of the bridge over the Wabash River near New Harmony, Indiana, from the federal government to a bi‑state commission representing Illinois and Indiana. It requires the transfer to happen quickly and without cost, and it nullifies the older 1941 law that previously gave the United States title to the bridge.

Key Provisions

  • Within 90 days of the law’s enactment, the White County Bridge Commission must give the New Harmony Bridge Bi‑State Commission full ownership of the Harmony Way Bridge and its approaches over the Wabash River, with no payment required.
  • The 1941 law that gave the United States title to the bridge is repealed once the transfer is completed.

Legislative Activity

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SenateIntro Referral Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works Committee

November 28, 2018

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

September 13, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

September 13, 2018

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

September 14, 2018

HouseFloor

Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

November 27, 2018 • 7:34 PM

HouseCommittee

Committee on Transportation discharged.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

November 27, 2018

HouseFloor

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9655-9656)

November 27, 2018 • 7:34 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H9655-9656)

November 27, 2018 • 7:35 PM

HouseFloor

On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9655-9656)

November 27, 2018 • 7:35 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

November 27, 2018 • 7:35 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works Committee

November 28, 2018

Amendments

1 amendment

Offered to this bill

Floor Debate

1 member

What members said about H.R. 6793 on the floor

1 Republican
Brian J. Mast
Rep. Brian J. MastR-FL-18 · Nov 27, 2018

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6793) to transfer a bridge over the Wabash…

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Referred in SenateIssued November 28, 2018

IIB

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6793

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 28, 2018

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

AN ACT

To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the States of Illinois and Indiana, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act.

2.

Transfer of bridge and land

Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the White County Bridge Commission shall convey, without consideration, to the New Harmony Bridge Bi-State Commission, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the bridge and the approaches thereto across the Wabash River at or near New Harmony, Indiana, under the jurisdiction of the White County Bridge Commission.

3.

Repeal

The Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71) is repealed effective on the date that the White County Bridge Commission completes the conveyance described in section 2.

Passed the House of Representatives November 27, 2018.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk