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Read. Follow. Verify.1961 Congressional Hearings on Watershed Development and Flood Control
Record date · July 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document contains the transcript of 1961 congressional hearings regarding H.R. 3801, a bill proposing joint investigations and surveys by the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Agriculture. The legislation aims to coordinate efforts for flood prevention, water conservation, and water resource management.
This document outlines the historical legislative framework for how federal agencies coordinate water resource management and projects.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Secretary of the Army
The office is tasked with conducting joint investigations and preparing reports for Congress.
Secretary of Agriculture
The office is tasked with conducting joint investigations and preparing reports for Congress.
Key Facts
- The hearings focused on H.R. 3801, which authorizes joint water surveys.
- The bill involves collaboration between the Department of the Army and the Department of Agriculture.
- The scope includes flood prevention, water conservation, and water disposal.
- Joint reports resulting from these surveys are required to be submitted to Congress.
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Interagency Collaboration
The document marks a formal move toward integrating Army and Agriculture department resources for watershed management.
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