The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. Learn more on recovery.gov. and www.state.gov/recovery/

Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The Recovery Act includes $220,000,000 for the IBWC for immediate repair and rehabilitation requirements in the water quantity program. These funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2010 and will be used for immediate infrastructure upgrades along 510 miles of flood control levees to rehabilitate the Rio Grande Flood Control System.

Agency Plans and Reports

Recovery Plan Press Release

Major Communications

Statement of Commissioner Ruth Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives on April 29, 2009

Statement of Commissioner Ruth Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives on July 31, 2009

Rio Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation Project - Recovery Act Activities

Recovery Act Legislation

Title XI

Summary

Full Text

Frequently asked questions about the Act

Contracting Opportunities

For information on contracting opportunities please visit: www.FedBizOpps.Gov or www.FBO.gov

Suspected Fraud

For information on how to report suspected fraud and or to obtain IG reports, please visit: www.oig.state.gov

Contact OIG

We are located at:
U.S. Department of State
Office of Inspector General
Room 8100, SA-3
2201 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20520

Phone: 202-663-0340