Water Resources Development Act of 2024

8/13/2024, 2:32 PM

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to 
•    make certain waterways more navigable,
•    reduce flood and storm damage,
•    restore aquatic ecosystems,
•    maintain ports and harbors,
•    support water supply and storage projects,
•    construct water and wastewater infrastructure,
•    manage recreational sites and facilities,
•    rehabilitate dams, and
•    support other water resources infrastructure.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 8812

Introduced on
2024-06-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to 
•    make certain waterways more navigable,
•    reduce flood and storm damage,
•    restore aquatic ecosystems,
•    maintain ports and harbors,
•    support water supply and storage projects,
•    construct water and wastewater infrastructure,
•    manage recreational sites and facilities,
•    rehabilitate dams, and
•    support other water resources infrastructure.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Water Resources Development

Potential Impact
Alabama
Alaska
Aquatic ecology
Arkansas
California
Congressional oversight
Connecticut
Dams and canals
Delaware
District of Columbia
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Floods and storm protection
Florida
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hydrology and hydrography
Indiana
Infrastructure development
Lakes and rivers
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Marine pollution
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Missouri River
Navigation, waterways, harbors
New Jersey
New York State
Oregon
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Real estate business
Seashores and lakeshores
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Solid waste and recycling
Texas
User charges and fees
Washington State
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water storage
Water use and supply
Watersheds

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Latest Summary7/24/2024

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to 
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Latest Action7/23/2024
Received in the Senate.