The Missouri Valley Authority Act: A Report from the 79th Congress Senate, 1944-12-22

Item — Box: 7, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_31_0004

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The Senate Committee on Commerce submitted a report on the Missouri Valley Authority Act, which aimed to provide unified water control and resource development in the Missouri River region for flood prevention, navigation, agriculture, and general welfare. The committee recommended against the bill as it pertained to navigation and flood control, citing the expertise and experience of the Army engineers in managing such projects. They proposed that control over navigation and flood control in the Missouri Valley remain with the War Department and Chief of Engineers. The committee highlighted the Army engineers' successful track record in flood control projects and their ability to handle such responsibilities effectively.

Dates

1944-12-22

Language of Materials

English

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