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PA HR177

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Mihalek

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 as "Low Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania
  • Low head dams are structures built across rivers or streams that allow water to flow continuously over the crest from bank-to-bank
  • Low head dams are referred to as "drowning machines" due to the dangerous, lethal currents they create
  • Aligns with national recognition of April as Low Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month by the American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Aims to increase public awareness of low head dam dangers to protect waterway users and save lives

Legislative Description

Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Low Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

6/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental and Natural Resource Protection4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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