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WATERWAYS Act
3/21/2024, 3:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3846
The WATERWAYS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3846, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the nation's water infrastructure and promote economic growth through investments in waterways and ports.
The WATERWAYS Act includes provisions for funding projects to improve the maintenance and modernization of waterways, ports, and harbors across the country. This includes dredging, construction, and repair of infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient navigation for commercial and recreational vessels.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the permitting process for water infrastructure projects, making it easier for projects to move forward in a timely manner. This is intended to reduce delays and costs associated with project development and implementation. The WATERWAYS Act also includes measures to promote environmental sustainability and protect water quality. This includes funding for projects to address water pollution, invasive species, and other environmental challenges facing our nation's waterways. Overall, the WATERWAYS Act is focused on improving the nation's water infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and protecting the environment. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being passed into law.
The WATERWAYS Act includes provisions for funding projects to improve the maintenance and modernization of waterways, ports, and harbors across the country. This includes dredging, construction, and repair of infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient navigation for commercial and recreational vessels.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the permitting process for water infrastructure projects, making it easier for projects to move forward in a timely manner. This is intended to reduce delays and costs associated with project development and implementation. The WATERWAYS Act also includes measures to promote environmental sustainability and protect water quality. This includes funding for projects to address water pollution, invasive species, and other environmental challenges facing our nation's waterways. Overall, the WATERWAYS Act is focused on improving the nation's water infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and protecting the environment. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being passed into law.
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Current Status of Bill S 3846
Bill S 3846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3846 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024. Bill S 3846's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3846
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3846
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3846
WATERWAYS Act
WATERWAYS Act
Waterway Activation that Targets Economic Revitalization, Welcomes Activity, and Yields Success Act
A bill to establish a task force on waterway freight diversification and economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish a task force on waterway freight diversification and economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors, and for other purposes.
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