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H.R. 10383

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To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal interests for beneficial use of dredged material from federally authorized harbors in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 15, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to speed up the process of approving agreements with local organizations and businesses in Ohio who want to reuse dredged material from federally maintained harbors. When dredged material is removed from harbors to keep them navigable, the bill allows the Army to work faster with non-federal partners on projects that demonstrate beneficial uses for this material, such as land restoration or construction projects. The bill also allows the Army to reimburse partners through future user fees rather than requiring upfront federal funding, and permits the Army to enter into agreements even before completing full dredged material management plans if there are legitimate delays due to complexity or insufficient capacity. The legislation applies specifically to Ohio's federally authorized harbors and aims to reduce bureaucratic timelines while allowing innovative partnerships for managing dredged material disposal.

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