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National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

1/22/2024, 1:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5104

The National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, introduced in the 118th Congress on August 1, 2023, aims to reauthorize the existing dam safety program. The bill likely includes provisions related to enhancing dam safety measures, funding allocations for maintenance and inspections of dams, and protocols for emergency response in case of dam failures. Further details on specific directives or actions proposed can be found in the official bill text, available at the provided URL.

Congressional Summary of HR 5104

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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); (2) the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety; (3) FEMA's National Inventory of Dams; and (4) outreach, research, training, and staff personnel related to dam safety.

Current Status of Bill HR 5104

Bill HR 5104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5104 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2023.  Bill HR 5104's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of August 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5104

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5104

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Dams and canals
- Floods and storm protection
- Water resources funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5104

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.

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