HR Bill 5104 National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-08-01

Bill 118 hr 5104, also known as the National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program, which was originally established in 1996 to improve the safety and security of dams across the United States. The National Dam Safety Program is a partnership between the federal government and state governments, with the goal of reducing the risks associated with dam failures and ensuring the proper maintenance and inspection of dams. This program provides funding and technical assistance to states to help them develop and implement dam safety programs, as well as to conduct inspections and assessments of dams. If passed, this bill would reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program for an additional five years, providing funding for states to continue their dam safety efforts. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between federal and state agencies, enhance dam safety research and training, and promote the use of new technologies to monitor and assess dam safety. Overall, the National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the nation's dam safety infrastructure and reduce the risks associated with dam failures. By reauthorizing this important program, Congress is taking proactive steps to protect communities and infrastructure from the potential devastation of dam failures.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Alternative Names

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

NDSP Amendment Act

Policy Areas

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact

Dams and canals

Floods and storm protection

Water resources funding

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Committees and Subcommittees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023NDSP Amendment ActTransportation and Infrastructure

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

1/22/2024, 1:15 PM

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2028 several initiatives relating to dam safety. Specifically, the bill extends (1) the National Dam Safety Program of the Federal Emer...

Bill 118 hr 5104, also known as the National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program, which wa...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5104

Introduced on
2023-08-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2028 several initiatives relating to dam safety. Specifically, the bill extends (1) the National Dam Safety Program of the Federal Emer...

Bill 118 hr 5104, also known as the National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program, which wa...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Water Resources Development

Potential Impact
Dams and canals•
Floods and storm protection•
Water resources funding

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/14/2024

National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2028 several initiatives relating to dam safety. Specifically, the bill extends (1) the National Dam Safety Program of the Federal Emer...


Latest Action8/2/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.