Congress lower house approves bill that leaves riverbanks in urban areas unprotected

The lower house of Congress approved a bill by Congressman Rogério Peninha Mendonça that transfers to the municipality the responsibility of establishing rules to protect riverbanks in urban areas. The bill now awaits the President’s approval.

Congressman Nilto Tatto (PT-SP), who is against the measure, said that the measure leaves rivers unprotected and stated that “rivers run through multiple cities and states, so they should be of federal responsability.”