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  • TRACK BILL
      • Republican
      • Sponsor Party
        Republican
      • Congress Icon
      • Congress
        113
      • Bill Icon
      • Bill Number
        H.R.4001
      • Bill Date Introduced
      • Date Introduced
        2/5/2014
  • Bill Progress

    BILL INTRODUCED 2/5/2014

    SENATE PASSED

    HOUSE PASSED

    PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT

    PRESIDENT SIGNS

Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to prevent the interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species.

Requires the Secretary: (1) not later than 180 days after this Act's enactment, to undertake design activities necessary to carry out such projects; and (2) not later than 180 days after completion of such design activities, to begin construction of such projects.

Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to enter into agreements with non-federal interests to assist in carrying out such projects, and (2) a federal cost share for such projects of up to 100%.