[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S4044]
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  SA 2940. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5895, making appropriations for energy 
and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on 
the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. ___. UPDATED MANUALS AND GUIDES.

       (a) Engineering Manuals.--Not later than 1 year after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army 
     shall prepare and submit to Congress a report making 
     recommendations for a regular schedule for the review and 
     revision of relevant manuals developed and used by the Corps 
     of Engineers in the design and construction of projects in 
     the coastal region.
       (b) Unified Facilities Guide Specifications.--Not later 
     than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
     Secretary of the Army shall develop guidelines and 
     recommendations for the incorporation of innovative materials 
     and associated techniques into the Unified Facilities Guide 
     Specifications.
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