S. 4367 

One Hundred Eighteenth Congress 

of the 

United States of America 

AT THE SECOND SESSION 

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 

the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four 

An Act 

To 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. 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 

the United States of America in Congress assembled, 

SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 

(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Thomas R. 

Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024’’. 

(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this Act 

is as follows: 

Sec. 101. Short title; table of contents. 

DIVISION A—WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 

Sec. 1001. Short title. 

Sec. 1002. Secretary defined. 

TITLE I—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Subtitle A—General Matters 

Sec. 1101. Outreach and access. 

Sec. 1102. Notice to Congress regarding WRDA implementation. 

Sec. 1103. Vertical integration and acceleration of studies. 

Sec. 1104. Minimum real estate interest. 

Sec. 1105. Review process. 

Sec. 1106. Processing timelines. 

Sec. 1107. Continuing authority programs. 

Sec. 1108. Stormwater management projects. 

Sec. 1109. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests. 

Sec. 1110. Construction of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests. 

Sec. 1111. Annual report to Congress. 

Sec. 1112. Services of volunteers. 

Sec. 1113. Nonrecreation outgrant policy. 

Sec. 1114. Silver Jackets program. 

Sec. 1115. Support of Army civil works missions. 

Sec. 1116. Temporary relocation assistance pilot program. 

Sec. 1117. Harbor deepening. 

Sec. 1118. Inland waterways regional dredge pilot program. 

Sec. 1119. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships. 

Sec. 1120. Real estate administrative fees. 

Sec. 1121. Databases of Corps recreational sites. 

Sec. 1122. Project studies subject to independent external peer review. 

Sec. 1123. National coastal mapping program. 

Sec. 1124. Removal of abandoned vessels. 

Sec. 1125. Missouri River existing features protection. 

Sec. 1126. Inland waterway projects. 

Sec. 1127. Planning assistance for States. 

Sec. 1128. Expedited consideration. 

Sec. 1129. Emerging harbors. 

Sec. 1130. Maximization of beneficial use. 

Sec. 1131. Economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic modeling. 
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Sec. 1132. Improvements to National Dam Safety Program. 

Sec. 1133. Funding to process permits. 

Sec. 1134. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program. 

Sec. 1135. Corrosion prevention. 

Sec. 1136. Federal breakwaters and jetties. 

Sec. 1137. Eligibility for inter-Tribal consortiums. 

Sec. 1138. Shoreline and riverine protection and restoration. 

Sec. 1139. Ability to pay. 

Sec. 1140. Tribal partnership program. 

Sec. 1141. Tribal project implementation pilot program. 

Sec. 1142. Federal interest determinations. 

Sec. 1143. Watershed and river basin assessments. 

Sec. 1144. Control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species. 

Sec. 1145. Easements for hurricane and storm damage reduction projects. 

Sec. 1146. Systemwide improvement framework and encroachments. 

Sec. 1147. Remote and subsistence harbors. 

Sec. 1148. Treatment of projects in covered communities. 

Sec. 1149. Remote operations at Corps dams. 

Sec. 1150. Reporting and oversight. 

Sec. 1151. Alternate seaports. 

Sec. 1152. Columbia River Basin. 

Sec. 1153. Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities. 

Sec. 1154. Retention of recreation fees. 

Sec. 1155. Sense of Congress related to water data. 

Sec. 1156. Sense of Congress relating to comprehensive benefits. 

Subtitle B—Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, Water Conservation, 

and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024 

Sec. 1160. Short title. 

Sec. 1161. Declaration of policy. 

Sec. 1162. Forecast-informed reservoir operations. 

Sec. 1163. Updates to certain water control manuals. 

Sec. 1164. Emergency drought operations pilot program. 

Sec. 1165. Leveraging Federal infrastructure for increased water supply. 

TITLE II—STUDIES AND REPORTS 

Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies. 

Sec. 1202. Expedited modification of existing feasibility studies. 

Sec. 1203. Expedited completion. 

Sec. 1204. Expedited completion of other feasibility studies. 

Sec. 1205. Corps of Engineers Reports. 

Sec. 1206. Annual report on harbor maintenance needs and trust fund expenditures. 

Sec. 1207. Craig Harbor, Alaska. 

Sec. 1208. Studies for modification of project purposes in the Colorado River Basin 

in Arizona. 

Sec. 1209. Beaver Lake, Arkansas, reallocation study. 

Sec. 1210. Oceanside, California. 

Sec. 1211. Delaware Inland Bays Watershed Study. 

Sec. 1212. Sussex County, Delaware. 

Sec. 1213. J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia. 

Sec. 1214. Algiers Canal Levees, Louisiana. 

Sec. 1215. Upper Barataria Basin and Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico Connection, 

Louisiana. 

Sec. 1216. Poor Farm Pond Dam, Worcester, Massachusetts. 

Sec. 1217. New Jersey hot spot erosion mitigation. 

Sec. 1218. New Jersey Shore protection, New Jersey. 

Sec. 1219. Excess land report for certain projects in North Dakota. 

Sec. 1220. Allegheny River, Pennsylvania. 

Sec. 1221. Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency study, Texas. 

Sec. 1222. Lake O’ the Pines, Texas. 

Sec. 1223. Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, Texas. 

Sec. 1224. Waco Lake, Texas. 

Sec. 1225. Coastal Washington. 

Sec. 1226. Kanawha River Basin. 

Sec. 1227. Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resiliency Study. 

Sec. 1228. Briefing on status of certain activities on Missouri River. 

Sec. 1229. Ogallala Aquifer. 

Sec. 1230. National Academy of Sciences study on Upper Rio Grande Basin. 

Sec. 1231. Upper Susquehanna River Basin comprehensive flood damage reduction 

feasibility study. 
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Sec. 1232. Technical correction, Walla Walla River. 

Sec. 1233. Dam safety assurance consideration. 

Sec. 1234. Sea sparrow accounting. 

Sec. 1235. Report on efforts to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species. 

Sec. 1236. Deadline for previously required list of covered projects. 

Sec. 1237. Examination of reduction of microplastics. 

Sec. 1238. Post-disaster watershed assessment for impacted areas. 

Sec. 1239. Study on land valuation procedures for the Tribal Partnership Program. 

Sec. 1240. Report to Congress on levee safety guidelines. 

Sec. 1241. Public-private partnership user’s guide. 

Sec. 1242. Review of authorities and programs for alternative delivery methods. 

Sec. 1243. Cooperation authority. 

Sec. 1244. GAO studies. 

TITLE III—DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS 

Sec. 1301. Deauthorization of inactive projects. 

Sec. 1302. Specific deauthorizations. 

Sec. 1303. General reauthorizations. 

Sec. 1304. Environmental infrastructure. 

Sec. 1305. Environmental infrastructure pilot program. 

Sec. 1306. Conveyances. 

Sec. 1307. Selma, Alabama. 

Sec. 1308. Barrow, Alaska. 

Sec. 1309. Lowell Creek Tunnel, Alaska. 

Sec. 1310. San Francisco Bay, California. 

Sec. 1311. Santa Ana River Mainstem, California. 

Sec. 1312. Colebrook River Reservoir, Connecticut. 

Sec. 1313. Faulkner Island, Connecticut. 

Sec. 1314. Northern estuaries ecosystem restoration, Florida. 

Sec. 1315. New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, Georgia and South Carolina. 

Sec. 1316. Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project, Brandon Road, 

Will County, Illinois. 

Sec. 1317. Larose to Golden Meadow, Louisiana. 

Sec. 1318. Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. 

Sec. 1319. Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana. 

Sec. 1320. Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Sec. 1321. Missouri River levee system, Missouri. 

Sec. 1322. Stockton Lake, Missouri. 

Sec. 1323. Table Rock Lake, Missouri and Arkansas. 

Sec. 1324. Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New York. 

Sec. 1325. Columbia River Channel, Oregon and Washington. 

Sec. 1326. Willamette Valley, Oregon. 

Sec. 1327. Chambers, Galveston, and Harris counties, Texas. 

Sec. 1328. Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, Texas. 

Sec. 1329. San Antonio Channel, San Antonio, Texas. 

Sec. 1330. Lake Champlain Watershed, Vermont and New York. 

Sec. 1331. Ediz Hook Beach Erosion Control Project, Port Angeles, Washington. 

Sec. 1332. Western Washington State, Washington. 

Sec. 1333. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska. 

Sec. 1334. Chattahoochee River Program. 

Sec. 1335. Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program. 

Sec. 1336. Delaware Coastal System Program. 

Sec. 1337. Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk 

Management Study. 

Sec. 1338. Hawaii environmental restoration. 

Sec. 1339. Illinois River basin restoration. 

Sec. 1340. Kentucky and West Virginia environmental infrastructure. 

Sec. 1341. Missouri River mitigation, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. 

Sec. 1342. New York emergency shore restoration. 

Sec. 1343. New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries, New York and New 

Jersey. 

Sec. 1344. Southeastern North Carolina environmental infrastructure. 

Sec. 1345. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

Sec. 1346. Western Lake Erie basin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. 

Sec. 1347. Ohio and North Dakota. 

Sec. 1348. Oregon environmental infrastructure. 

Sec. 1349. Pennsylvania environmental infrastructure. 

Sec. 1350. Washington Aqueduct. 

Sec. 1351. Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. 
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Sec. 1352. Northern West Virginia. 

Sec. 1353. Southern West Virginia. 

Sec. 1354. Upper Mississippi River restoration program. 

Sec. 1355. Acequias irrigation systems. 

Sec. 1356. Additional projects for underserved community harbors. 

Sec. 1357. Bosque wildlife restoration project. 

Sec. 1358. Coastal community flood control and other purposes. 

Sec. 1359. Congressional notification of deferred payment agreement request. 

Sec. 1360. Contracts for water supply. 

Sec. 1361. Expenses for control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species. 

Sec. 1362. Hopper dredge McFarland replacement. 

Sec. 1363. Lakes program. 

Sec. 1364. Maintenance of navigation channels. 

Sec. 1365. Maintenance of pile dike system. 

Sec. 1366. Navigation along the Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway. 

Sec. 1367. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams. 

Sec. 1368. Soil moisture and snowpack monitoring. 

Sec. 1369. Waiver of non-Federal share of damages related to certain contract 

claims. 

Sec. 1370. Wilson Lock floating guide wall. 

Sec. 1371. Sense of Congress relating to Mobile Harbor, Alabama. 

Sec. 1372. Sense of Congress relating to shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake 

Bay. 

Sec. 1373. Sense of Congress relating to Missouri River priorities. 

TITLE IV—WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE 

Sec. 1401. Project authorizations. 

Sec. 1402. Special rule. 

Sec. 1403. Additional project authorization pursuant to study by non-Federal interest. 

Sec. 1404. Facility investment. 

DIVISION B—OTHER MATTERS 

TITLE I—FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024 

Sec. 2101. Short title. 

Sec. 2102. Definitions. 

Sec. 2103. Redistribution of prior TIFIA funding. 

Sec. 2104. Redistribution of fiscal year 2025 TIFIA funding. 

Sec. 2105. Redistribution of fiscal year 2026 TIFIA funding. 

TITLE II—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024 

Sec. 2201. Short title. 

Subtitle A—Public Works and Economic Development 

Sec. 2211. Definitions. 

Sec. 2212. Increased coordination. 

Sec. 2213. Grants for public works and economic development. 

Sec. 2214. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses. 

Sec. 2215. Cost sharing. 

Sec. 2216. Regulations on relative needs and allocations. 

Sec. 2217. Research and technical assistance; university centers. 

Sec. 2218. Investment priorities. 

Sec. 2219. Grants for economic adjustment. 

Sec. 2220. Renewable energy program. 

Sec. 2221. Workforce training grants. 

Sec. 2222. Congressional notification requirements. 

Sec. 2223. Specific flexibilities related to deployment of high-speed broadband. 

Sec. 2224. Critical supply chain site development grant program. 

Sec. 2225. Updated distress criteria and grant rates. 

Sec. 2226. Comprehensive economic development strategies. 

Sec. 2227. Office of Tribal Economic Development. 

Sec. 2228. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. 

Sec. 2229. Establishment of technical assistance liaisons. 

Sec. 2230. Annual report to Congress. 

Sec. 2231. Economic Development Representatives. 

Sec. 2232. Modernization of environmental reviews. 

Sec. 2233. GAO report on economic development programs. 

Sec. 2234. GAO report on Economic Development Administration regulations and 

policies. 

Sec. 2235. GAO study on rural communities. 
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Sec. 2236. General authorization of appropriations. 

Sec. 2237. Technical correction. 

Subtitle B—Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development 

Sec. 2241. Regional commission authorizations. 

Sec. 2242. Regional commission modifications. 

Sec. 2243. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies. 

Sec. 2244. Financial assistance. 

Sec. 2245. Northern Border Regional Commission area. 

Sec. 2246. Southwest Border Regional Commission area. 

Sec. 2247. Great Lakes Authority area. 

Sec. 2248. Additional regional commission programs. 

Sec. 2249. Establishment of Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission. 

Sec. 2250. Establishment of Southern New England Regional Commission. 

Sec. 2251. Denali Commission reauthorization. 

Sec. 2252. Denali Housing Fund. 

Sec. 2253. Delta Regional Authority reauthorization. 

Sec. 2254. Northern Great Plains Regional Authority reauthorization. 

TITLE III—PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORMS 

Sec. 2301. Amendments to the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016. 

Sec. 2302. Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act. 

Sec. 2303. Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act. 

Sec. 2304. Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act. 

Sec. 2305. Public Buildings Accountability Act. 

Sec. 2306. Sale of Webster school. 

Sec. 2307. Real property conveyance. 

Sec. 2308. Think Differently About Building Accessibility Act. 

Sec. 2309. Revision of design standards. 

Sec. 2310. Limitation on authorizations. 

Sec. 2311. Conveyance of Federal courthouse to the City of Huntsville, Alabama. 

Sec. 2312. Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building. 

Sec. 2313. Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex. 

Sec. 2314. Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building. 

Sec. 2315. Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building. 

Sec. 2316. Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse. 

Sec. 2317. Virginia Smith Federal Building. 

Sec. 2318. Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse. 

Sec. 2319. Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse. 

Sec. 2320. Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center. 

DIVISION A—WATER RESOURCES 

DEVELOPMENT 

SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE. 

This division may be cited as the ‘‘Water Resources Development Act of 2024’’. 

SEC. 1002. SECRETARY DEFINED. 

In this division, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 

of the Army. 

TITLE I—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Subtitle A—General Matters 

SEC. 1101. OUTREACH AND ACCESS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 8117(b) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281b(b)) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1)— 

(A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 

end; 

(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at 

the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
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(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) ensuring that a potential non-Federal interest is 

aware of the roles, responsibilities, and financial commitments associated with a completed water resources development project prior to initiating a feasibility study (as 

defined in section 105(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d))), including operations, 

maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation 

responsibilities.’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2)— 

(A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 

following: 

‘‘(B) designate and make publicly available a community project advisor at each district and division office 

of the Corps of Engineers for— 

‘‘(i) inquiries from potential non-Federal interests 

relating to the water resources development authorities 

of the Secretary; and 

‘‘(ii) any other responsibilities as determined by 

the Secretary that are appropriate to carry out this 

section;’’; 

(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(C) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at 

the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 

(D) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(F) to the maximum extent practicable— 

‘‘(i) develop and continue to make publicly available, through a publicly available existing website, 

information on the projects and studies within the 

jurisdiction of each district of the Corps of Engineers; 

and 

‘‘(ii) ensure that the information described in 

clause (i) is consistent and made publicly available 

in the same manner across all districts of the Corps 

of Engineers.’’; 

(3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 

(4) and (5), respectively; and 

(4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: 

‘‘(3) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary shall develop and issue 

guidance to ensure that community project advisors designated 

under paragraph (2)(B) are adequately fulfilling their obligations under that paragraph.’’. 

(b) BRIEFING.—Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the implementation of section 

8117 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 

2281b), including the amendments made to that section by subsection (a), including— 

(1) a plan for implementing any requirements under that 

section; and 

(2) any potential barriers to implementing that section. 

SEC. 1102. NOTICE TO CONGRESS REGARDING WRDA IMPLEMENTATION. 

(a) PLAN OF IMPLEMENTATION.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan 

for implementing this division and the amendments made by 

this division. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— 

(A) identify each provision of this division (or an 

amendment made by this division) that will require— 

(i) the development and issuance of guidance, 

including whether that guidance will be significant 

guidance; 

(ii) the development and issuance of a rule; or 

(iii) appropriations; 

(B) develop timelines for the issuance of— 

(i) any guidance described in subparagraph (A)(i); 

and 

(ii) each rule described in subparagraph (A)(ii); 

and 

(C) establish a process to disseminate information 

about this division and the amendments made by this 

division to each District and Division Office of the Corps 

of Engineers. 

(3) TRANSMITTAL.—On completion of the plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall transmit the plan to— 

(A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate; and 

(B) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. 

(b) IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIOR WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT LAWS.— 

(1) DEFINITION OF PRIOR WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

LAW.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘prior water resources 

development law’’ means each of the following (including the 

amendments made by any of the following): 

(A) The Water Resources Development Act of 2000 

(Public Law 106–541). 

(B) The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 

(Public Law 110–114). 

(C) The Water Resources Reform and Development 

Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121). 

(D) The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 

(Public Law 114–322). 

(E) The Water Resources Development Act of 2018 

(Public Law 115–270). 

(F) The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(Public Law 116–260). 

(G) The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(Public Law 117–263). 

(2) NOTICE.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the 

date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 

to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written notice 

of the status of efforts by the Secretary to implement 

the prior water resources development laws. 

(B) CONTENTS.— 
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(i) IN GENERAL.—As part of the notice under 

subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall include a list 

describing each provision of a prior water resources 

development law that has not been fully implemented 

as of the date of submission of the notice. 

(ii) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.—For each provision 

included on the list under clause (i), the Secretary 

shall— 

(I) establish a timeline for implementing the 

provision; 

(II) provide a description of the status of the 

provision in the implementation process; and 

(III) provide an explanation for the delay in 

implementing the provision. 

(3) BRIEFINGS.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 

date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter 

until the Chairs of the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives determine that this division, the amendments 

made by this division, and prior water resources development laws are fully implemented, the Secretary shall provide to relevant congressional committees a briefing on 

the implementation of this division, the amendments made 

by this division, and prior water resources development 

laws. 

(B) INCLUSIONS.—A briefing under subparagraph (A) 

shall include— 

(i) updates to the implementation plan under subsection (a); and 

(ii) updates to the written notice under paragraph 

(2). 

(c) ADDITIONAL NOTICE PENDING ISSUANCE.—Not later than 

30 days before issuing any guidance, rule, notice in the Federal 

Register, or other documentation required to implement this division, an amendment made by this division, or a prior water 

resources development law (as defined in subsection (b)(1)), the 

Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written notice 

regarding the pending issuance. 

(d) WRDA IMPLEMENTATION TEAM.— 

(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(A) PRIOR WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT LAW.—The 

term ‘‘prior water resources development law’’ has the 

meaning given the term in subsection (b)(1). 

(B) TEAM.—The term ‘‘team’’ means the Water 

Resources Development Act implementation team established under paragraph (2). 

(2) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish a Water 

Resources Development Act implementation team that shall 

consist of current employees of the Federal Government, 

including— 

(A) not fewer than 2 employees in the Office of the 

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; 
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(B) not fewer than 2 employees at the headquarters 

of the Corps of Engineers; and 

(C) a representative of each district and division of 

the Corps of Engineers. 

(3) DUTIES.—The team shall be responsible for assisting 

with the implementation of this division, the amendments made 

by this division, and prior water resources development laws, 

including— 

(A) performing ongoing outreach to— 

(i) Congress; and 

(ii) employees and servicemembers stationed in 

districts and divisions of the Corps of Engineers to 

ensure that all Corps of Engineers employees are aware 

of and implementing provisions of this division, the 

amendments made by this division, and prior water 

resources development laws, in a manner consistent 

with congressional intent; 

(B) identifying any issues with implementation of a 

provision of this division, the amendments made by this 

division, and prior water resources development laws at 

the district, division, or national level; 

(C) resolving the issues identified under subparagraph 

(B), in consultation with Corps of Engineers leadership 

and the Secretary; and 

(D) ensuring that any interpretation developed as a 

result of the process under subparagraph (C) is consistent 

with congressional intent for this division, the amendments 

made by this division, and prior water resources development laws. 

SEC. 1103. VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND ACCELERATION OF STUDIES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)) is 

amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘3 years after the date 

of initiation’’ and inserting ‘‘4 years after the date on which 

the Secretary determines the Federal interest for purposes 

of the report pursuant to section 905(b) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b))’’; and 

(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(2) have a maximum total cost of $5,000,000; and’’. 

(b) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in the amendments made by 

subsection (a) shall be construed to affect a feasibility study that 

was initiated prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. 

SEC. 1104. MINIMUM REAL ESTATE INTEREST. 

(a) REAL ESTATE PLAN.—The Secretary shall provide to the 

non-Federal interest for an authorized water resources development 

project a real estate plan for the project that includes a description 

of the real estate interests required for construction, operation 

and maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of the 

project, including any specific details and legal requirements necessary for implementation of the project. 

(b) IDENTIFICATION OF MINIMUM INTEREST.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—For each authorized water resources 

development project for which an interest in real property 

is required for any applicable construction, operation and 
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maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement, the Secretary shall identify the minimum interest in the property 

necessary to carry out the applicable activity. 

(2) DETERMINATION.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the 

Secretary shall identify an interest that is less than fee simple 

title in cases where the Secretary determines that— 

(A) such an interest is sufficient for construction, operation and maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the applicable project; and 

(B) the non-Federal interest cannot legally make available to the Secretary an interest in fee simple title for 

purposes of the project. 

(c) REQUIREMENT.—The non-Federal interest for an authorized 

water resources development project shall provide for the project 

an interest in the applicable real property that is the minimum 

interest identified under subsection (b). 

(d) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Secretary shall annually submit to 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a report containing— 

(1) a summary of all instances in which the Secretary 

identified under subsection (b) fee simple title as the minimum 

interest necessary with respect to an activity for which the 

non-Federal interest requested the use of an interest less than 

fee simple title; and 

(2) with respect to each such instance, a description of 

the legal requirements that resulted in identifying fee simple 

title as the minimum interest. 

(e) EXISTING AGREEMENTS.—At the request of a non-Federal 

interest, an agreement entered into under section 221 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) between the Secretary 

and the non-Federal interest before the date of enactment of this 

Act may be amended to reflect the requirements of this section. 

SEC. 1105. REVIEW PROCESS. 

Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408) is 

amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections 

(d) and (e), respectively, and inserting after subsection (b) the 

following: 

‘‘(c) REVIEW PROCESS.— ‘‘(1) CONSISTENCY.—The Secretary shall establish clear, 

concise, and specific guidance to be used within the Corps 

of Engineers and by non-Federal entities developing applications for permission standardizing the review process across 

Districts. 

‘‘(2) PREAPPLICATION MEETING.—At the request of a nonFederal entity that is planning on submitting an application 

for permission pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall 

meet with the non-Federal entity to— 

‘‘(A) provide clear, concise, and specific design standards that the non-Federal entity must use in the development of the application; 

‘‘(B) recommend, based on coordination with the nonFederal entity, the appropriate number of design packages 

for submission for the proposed action, and the stage of 

development at which such packages should be submitted; 

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‘‘(C) identify potential concerns or conflicts with such 

proposed actions. 

‘‘(3) CONTRIBUTED FUNDS.—The Secretary may use funds 

accepted from a non-Federal entity under subsection (b)(3) for 

purposes of conducting a meeting described in paragraph (2).’’. 

SEC. 1106. PROCESSING TIMELINES. 

Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the 

Secretary shall ensure that the public website for the ‘‘permit 

finder’’ of the Corps of Engineers accurately reflects the current 

status of permits for which funds have been contributed under 

section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 

U.S.C. 2352). 

SEC. 1107. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS. 

(a) PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY FOR

CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAM PROJECTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement a 

pilot program, in accordance with this subsection, allowing 

a non-Federal interest or the Secretary, at the request of the 

non-Federal interest, to carry out a project under a continuing 

authority program through the use of an alternative delivery 

method. 

(2) PARTICIPATION IN PILOT PROGRAM.—In carrying out 

paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— 

(A) solicit project proposals from non-Federal interests 

by posting program information on a public-facing website 

and reaching out to non-Federal interests that have previously submitted project requests to the Secretary; 

(B) review such proposals and select projects, taking 

into consideration geographic diversity among the selected 

projects and the alternative delivery methods used for the 

selected projects; and 

(C) notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

of each project selected under subparagraph (B), 

including— 

(i) identification of the project name, type, and 

location, and the associated non-Federal interest; 

(ii) a description of the type of alternative delivery 

method being used to carry out the project; and 

(iii) a description of how the project meets the 

authorized purposes and requirements of the applicable 

continuing authority program. 

(3) COST SHARE.—The Federal and non-Federal shares of 

the cost of a project carried out pursuant to this subsection 

shall be consistent with the cost share requirements of the 

applicable continuing authority program. 

(4) MODIFICATIONS TO PROCESSES.—With respect to a 

project selected under paragraph (3), the Secretary, at the 

request of the non-federal interest, shall to the maximum extent 

practicable— 

(A) allow the non-Federal interest to contribute more 

than the non-Federal share of the project required under 

the applicable continuing authority program; 
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(B) allow the use of return on Federal investment 

as an alternative to benefit-cost analysis; 

(C) allow the use of a real estate acquisition audit 

process to replace existing crediting, oversight, and review 

processes and procedures; and 

(D) allow the use of a single contract with the nonFederal interest that incorporates the feasibility and 

construction phases. 

(5) REIMBURSEMENT.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—A project selected under paragraph 

(3) that is carried out by a non-Federal interest pursuant 

to this subsection shall be eligible for reimbursement for 

the Federal share of the cost of the project if, before initiation of construction of the project— 

(i) the non-Federal interest enters into a written 

agreement with the Secretary under section 221 of 

the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) 

consistent with the applicable continuing authority program; and 

(ii) the Secretary— 

(I) reviews the plans for construction of the 

project developed by the non-Federal interest; 

(II) determines that the project meets the 

requirements of the applicable continuing 

authority program; 

(III) determines that the project outputs are 

consistent with the project scope; 

(IV) determines that the plans comply with 

applicable Federal laws and regulations; and 

(V) verifies that the construction documents, 

including supporting information, have been 

signed by an Engineer of Record. 

(B) APPLICATION OF REIMBURSEMENT.—The Secretary 

may only provide reimbursement under subparagraph (A) 

if the Secretary certifies that— 

(i) the non-Federal interest has obligated funds 

for the cost of the project selected under paragraph 

(3) and has requested reimbursement of the Federal 

share of the cost of the project; and 

(ii) the project has been constructed in accordance 

with— 

(I) all applicable permits or approvals; and 

(II) the requirements of this subsection. 

(C) MONITORING.—The Secretary shall regularly monitor and audit any project being constructed by a nonFederal interest pursuant to this subsection to ensure that 

the construction is carried out in compliance with the 

requirements of— 

(i) this subsection; and 

(ii) the relevant continuing authorities program. 

(6) EVALUATIONS AND REPORTING.—The Secretary shall 

annually submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on 

the progress and outcomes of projects carried out pursuant 

to this subsection, including— 
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(A) an assessment of whether the use of alternative 

delivery methods has resulted in cost savings or time efficiencies; and 

(B) identification of changes to laws or policies needed 

in order to implement more projects using alternative 

delivery methods. 

(7) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(A) ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHOD.—The term ‘‘alternative delivery method’’ means a project delivery method 

that is not the traditional design-bid-build method, 

including progressive design-build, public-private partnerships, and construction manager at risk. 

(B) CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘continuing authority program’’ has the meaning given that 

term in the section 7001(c)(1)(D) of Water Resources Reform 

and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d). 

(C) RETURN ON FEDERAL INVESTMENT.—The term 

‘‘return on Federal investment’’ means, with respect to 

Federal investment in a water resources development 

project, the economic return on the investment for the 

Federal Government, taking into consideration qualitative 

returns for any anticipated life safety, risk reduction, economic growth, environmental, and social benefits accruing 

as a result of the investment. 

(8) MAXIMUM PROJECTS.—Not more than 25 projects may 

be carried out under this subsection. 

(9) SUNSET.—The authority to commence pursuant to this 

subsection a project selected under paragraph (3) shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment 

of this Act. 

(10) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 

for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2032. 

(b) EMERGENCY STREAMBANK AND SHORELINE PROTECTION.— 

Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is 

amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’; 

and 

(2) by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(c) STORM AND HURRICANE RESTORATION AND IMPACT MINIMIZA- TION PROGRAM.—Section 3(c) of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 

U.S.C. 426g(c)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘$37,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$62,500,000’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(d) SMALL RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.—Section 107(b) of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577(b)) 

is amended by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(e) AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.—Section 206 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is 

amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(4) DROUGHT RESILIENCE.—A project under this section 

may include measures that enhance drought resilience through 

the restoration of wetlands or the removal of invasive species.’’; 

(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(3) ANADROMOUS FISH.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), 

for projects carried out under subsection (a)(3), the non-Federal 

interest shall provide 15 percent of the cost of construction, 

including provision of all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and 

necessary relocations.’’; 

(3) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$15,000,000’’; and 

(4) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘$62,500,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$75,000,000’’. 

(f) REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS; CLEARING CHANNELS.—Section 

2 of the Act of August 28, 1937 (33 U.S.C. 701g) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘$7,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’; 

(2) by inserting ‘‘for preventing and mitigating flood damages associated with ice jams,’’ after ‘‘other debris,’’; and 

(3) by striking ‘‘$500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$1,000,000’’. 

(g) PROJECT MODIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENT OR DROUGHT RESILIENCY.—Section 1135 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a) is amended— 

(1) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘OR DROUGHT RESILIENCY’’ after ‘‘ENVIRONMENT’’; 

(2) in subsection (a)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘for the purpose of improving’’ and 

inserting the following: ‘‘for the purpose of— 

‘‘(1) improving’’; 

(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking 

the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) providing drought resiliency.’’; 

(3) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘(2) will improve’’ and 

inserting ‘‘(2) will provide for drought resilience or will 

improve’’; 

(4) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$15,000,000’’; 

(5) in subsection (h), by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$62,000,000’’; and 

(6) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(j) DROUGHT RESILIENCE.—Drought resilience measures carried out under this section may include— 

‘‘(1) water conservation measures to mitigate and address 

drought conditions; 

‘‘(2) removal of sediment captured behind a dam for the 

purpose of restoring or increasing the authorized storage 

capacity of the project concerned; 

‘‘(3) the planting of native plant species that will reduce 

the risk of drought and the incidence of nonnative species; 

and 

‘‘(4) other actions that increase drought resilience, water 

conservation, or water availability.’’. 

(h) SHORE DAMAGE PREVENTION OR MITIGATION.—Section 111(c) 

of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i(c)) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$12,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(i) REGIONAL SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT.—Section 204(c)(1)(C) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 

2326(c)(1)(C)) is amended by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(j) SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.—Section 205 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended— 
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(1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘$68,750,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$90,000,000’’; and 

(2) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(k) COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.—Section 165(a) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 

note) is amended— 

(1) by striking the subsection heading and inserting 

‘‘COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM’’; 

(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘pilot program’’ and 

inserting ‘‘program’’; 

(3) in paragraph (2)— 

(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘PILOT’’; 

(B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: 

‘‘(A) solicit project proposals from non-Federal interests 

by posting program information on a public-facing website 

and reaching out to non-Federal interests that have previously submitted relevant project proposals to the Secretary; and’’; and 

(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘a total of 20 

projects’’ and inserting ‘‘projects’’; 

(3) by striking paragraph (4); and 

(4) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4); 

(5) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by inserting ‘‘the’’ 

before ‘‘Water’’; and 

(6) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection 

$150,000,000 for each fiscal year.’’. 

SEC. 1108. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a program to 

carry out studies and projects to control, retain, and reuse 

stormwater associated with flood control efforts, in partnership 

with non-Federal interests. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.— 

(1) PRIORITIZATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall prioritize studies and projects that improve urban 

flood control efforts, including through the management of 

stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic feet 

per second for the 10-percent flood. 

(2) USE OF NATURAL AND NATURE-BASED FEATURES.—In carrying out a project under this section, the Secretary shall, 

to the maximum extent practicable, seek to incorporate natural 

features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined 

in section 1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))). 

(3) CONSIDERATION.—In carrying out a project under this 

section, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, maximize the 

use of features for the reclamation, recycling, and reuse of 

flood water and stormwater associated with the project. 

(4) ITEMS PROVIDED BY NON-FEDERAL INTEREST.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The non-Federal interest for a project 

carried out under this section shall provide all land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations necessary for the 

project. 
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(B) CREDIT.—The value of the land, easements, rightsof-way, and relocations provided under subparagraph (A) 

shall be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost 

of the project. 

(5) AGREEMENTS.—Construction of a project under this section shall be initiated only after a non-Federal interest has 

entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to pay— 

(A) the non-Federal share of the costs of construction 

required under this section; and 

(B) 100 percent of any operation, maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with the project, 

in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. 

(c) COST-SHARE.— 

(1) STUDY.—Subject to paragraph (3), the Federal share 

of the cost of a study carried out under this section shall 

be 50 percent, except that the first $100,000 of the cost of 

the study shall be at Federal expense. 

(2) CONSTRUCTION.—Subject to paragraph (3), the non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section 

shall be 35 percent. 

(3) LIMITATION.—The total Federal amount expended for 

a study or project under this section shall be not more than 

$10,000,000. 

(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section 

$50,000,000 for each fiscal year. 

SEC. 1109. STUDY OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 

BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) in paragraph (1)— 

(i) by striking ‘‘may undertake a federally authorized feasibility study of a proposed water resources 

development project, or,’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘may undertake and submit to the Secretary— 

‘‘(A) a federally authorized feasibility study of a proposed water resources development project; or’’; 

(ii) by striking ‘‘upon the written approval’’ and 

inserting the following: 

‘‘(B) upon the determination’’; 

(iii) in subparagraph (B) (as so designated)— 

(I) by striking ‘‘undertake’’; and 

(II) by striking ‘‘, and submit the study to 

the Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘or constructed by 

a non-Federal interest pursuant to section 204’’; 

(B) in paragraph (2)— 

(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— 

(I) by striking ‘‘, as soon as practicable,’’; and 

(II) by striking ‘‘non-Federal interests to’’ and 

inserting ‘‘non-Federal interests that’’; 

(ii) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting 

the following: 
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‘‘(A) provide clear, concise, and transparent guidance 

for the non-Federal interest to use in developing a feasibility study that complies with requirements that would 

apply to a feasibility study undertaken by the Secretary;’’; 

(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period 

at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 

(iv) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) provide guidance to a non-Federal interest on 

obtaining support from the Secretary to complete elements 

of a feasibility study that may be considered inherently 

governmental and required to be done by a Federal agency; 

and 

‘‘(D) provide contacts for employees of the Corps of 

Engineers that a non-Federal interest may use to initiate 

coordination with the Secretary and identify at what stages 

coordination may be beneficial.’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(3) DETERMINATION.—If a non-Federal interest requests 

to undertake a feasibility study on a modification to a constructed water resources development project under paragraph 

(1)(B), the Secretary shall expeditiously provide to the nonFederal interest the determination required under such paragraph with respect to whether conceptual modifications, as 

presented by the non-Federal interest, are consistent with the 

authorized purposes of the project.’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in paragraph (3)— 

(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘receives a 

request under this paragraph’’ and inserting ‘‘receives 

a study submission under subsection (a) or receives 

a request under subparagraph (A)’’; and 

(ii) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED.—The Secretary shall notify a non-Federal interest if, upon initial 

review of a submission received under subsection (a) or 

a receipt of a request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary requires additional information to perform the 

required analyses, reviews, and compliance processes and 

include in such notification a detailed description of the 

required information.’’; 

(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(4) NOTIFICATION.—Upon receipt of a study submission 

under subsection (a) or receipt of a request under paragraph 

(3)(A), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 

the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

of the submission or request and a timeline for completion 

of the required analyses, reviews, and compliance processes 

and shall notify the non-Federal interest of such timeline.’’; 

and 

(C) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘receiving a request 

under paragraph (3)’’ and inserting ‘‘receiving a study 

submission under subsection (a) or a request under paragraph (3)(A)’’; 

(3) in subsection (d)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘If a project’’ and inserting the following: 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If a project’’; 

(B) by inserting ‘‘or modification to the project’’ before 

‘‘an amount equal to’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—Any credit provided to a nonFederal interest under this subsection may not exceed the 

Federal share of the cost for a feasibility study initiated by 

the Secretary under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)).’’; 

and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000 for each fiscal year 

to carry out this section.’’. 

(b) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 18 months after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update any guidance 

as necessary to reflect the amendments made by this section. 

(c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Any non-Federal interest that has 

entered in a written agreement with the Secretary related to carrying out a feasibility study pursuant to section 203 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231) before the 

date of enactment of this Act may submit to the Secretary a request 

to amend such agreement to reflect the amendments made by 

this section. 

SEC. 1110. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 

PROJECTS BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—When requested by a non-Federal 

interest carrying out a project or separable element of a project 

under this section, the Secretary shall undertake all necessary 

studies, engineering, and technical assistance on construction 

for any project or separable element of a project under this 

section, and provide technical assistance in obtaining all necessary permits for the construction, if the non-Federal interest 

contracts with the Secretary to provide funds to the United 

States for the studies, engineering, or technical assistance.’’; 

(2) in subsection (d)— 

(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘plans’’ each place 

it appears and inserting ‘‘plan’’; 

(B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ‘‘, discrete segment 

of the project, or separable element of the project’’ after 

‘‘the project’’; 

(C) in paragraph (5) by striking ‘‘plans’’ each place 

it appears and inserting ‘‘plan’’; and 

(D) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(6) EXCLUSIONS.—The Secretary may not provide credit 

or reimbursement for— 

‘‘(A) activities required by the non-Federal interest to 

initiate design and construction that would otherwise not 

be required by the Secretary; or 

‘‘(B) delays incurred by the non-Federal interest 

resulting in project cost increases.’’. 
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(b) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 18 months after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update any guidance 

as necessary to reflect the amendments made by this section. 

(c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Any non-Federal interest that has 

entered in a written agreement with the Secretary to carry out 

a water resources development project pursuant to section 204 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232) 

before the date of enactment of this Act may submit to the Secretary 

a request to amend such agreement to reflect the amendments 

made by this section. 

SEC. 1111. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS. 

Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development 

Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c)(1)(D)(iii)— 

(A) in subclause (VIII), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting 

a semicolon; 

(B) in subclause (IX), by striking the period at the 

end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(X) section 1108 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2024.’’; 

(2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and 

(3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: 

‘‘(g) NON-FEDERAL INTEREST NOTIFICATION.—After the publication of the annual report under subsection (f), if the proposal of 

a non-Federal interest submitted under subsection (b) was included 

by the Secretary in the appendix under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall provide written notification to the non-Federal interest 

of such inclusion. 

‘‘(h) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 30 days 

after the publication of the annual report under subsection (f), 

for each proposal included in that annual report or appendix, the 

Secretary shall notify each Member of Congress that represents 

the State in which that proposal will be located that the proposal 

was included the annual report or the appendix.’’. 

SEC. 1112. SERVICES OF VOLUNTEERS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may recognize a volunteer 

providing services under the heading ‘‘Department of Defense— 

Civil—Department of the Army—Corps of Engineers—Civil—General Provisions’’ in chapter IV of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 (33 U.S.C. 569c) through an award or other 

appropriate means, except that such award may not be in the 

form of a cash award. 

(b) PROCESS.—The Secretary shall establish a process to carry 

out subsection (a). 

SEC. 1113. NONRECREATION OUTGRANT POLICY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update the policy guidance of the Corps of Engineers for the evaluation and approval 

of nonrecreational real estate outgrant requests for the installation, 

on lands and waters operated and maintained by the Secretary, 

of infrastructure for the provision of broadband services. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In updating the policy guidance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that the policy guidance— 
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(1) requires the consideration of benefits to the public in 

evaluating a request described in subsection (a); 

(2) requires the Secretary to consider financial factors when 

determining whether there is a viable alternative to the 

installation for which approval is requested as described in 

subsection (a); 

(3) requires that a request described in subsection (a) be 

expeditiously approved or denied after submission of a completed application for such request; and 

(4) requires the Secretary to include in any denial of such 

a request detailed information on the justification for the denial. 

(c) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section affects or alters 

the responsibility of the Secretary— 

(1) to sustain and protect the natural resources of lands 

and waters operated and maintained by the Secretary; or 

(2) to carry out a water resources development project 

consistent with the purposes for which such project is authorized. 

SEC. 1114. SILVER JACKETS PROGRAM. 

The Secretary shall continue the Silver Jackets program established by the Secretary pursuant to section 206 of the Flood Control 

Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a) and section 204 of the Robert T. 

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 

5134). 

SEC. 1115. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS MISSIONS. 

Section 8159 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3740) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting 

a semicolon; and 

(2) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(4) West Virginia University to conduct academic research 

on flood resilience planning and risk management, water 

resource-related emergency management, aquatic ecosystem 

restoration, water quality, hydropower (including siting and 

risk management for open- and closed-loop pumped hydropower 

energy storage), and water resource-related recreation 

(including management of water-related resources for recreation) in the State of West Virginia; 

‘‘(5) Delaware State University to conduct academic 

research on water resource ecology, water quality, aquatic ecosystem restoration, coastal restoration, and water resourcerelated emergency management in the State of Delaware, the 

Delaware River Basin, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed; 

‘‘(6) the University of Notre Dame to conduct academic 

research on hazard mitigation policies and practices in coastal 

communities, including through the incorporation of data analysis and the use of risk-based analytical frameworks for 

reviewing flood mitigation and hardening plans and for evaluating the design of new infrastructure; 

‘‘(7) Mississippi State University to conduct academic 

research on technology to be used in water resources development infrastructure, analyses of the environment before and 

after a natural disaster, and geospatial data collection; 

‘‘(8) Western Washington University, Bellingham to conduct 

academic research on water quality, aquatic ecosystem restoration (including aquaculture), and the resiliency of water 
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resources development projects in the Pacific Northwest to natural disasters; 

‘‘(9) the University of North Carolina Wilmington to conduct 

academic research on flood mitigation, coastal resiliency, water 

resource ecology, water quality, aquatic ecosystem restoration 

(including aquaculture), coastal restoration, and resourcerelated emergency management in North Carolina and MidAtlantic region; and 

‘‘(10) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to 

conduct academic research on integrated design and management of water resources development projects, including for 

the purposes of flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, 

water supply, water conservation, and sustainable aquifer 

management.’’. 

SEC. 1116. TEMPORARY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM. 

Section 8154(g)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (136 Stat. 3735) is amended by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘(F) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management, Virginia, 

authorized by section 401(3) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2738).’’. 

SEC. 1117. HARBOR DEEPENING. 

(a) CONSTRUCTION.—Section 101(a)(1) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(a)(1)) is amended by 

striking ‘‘50 feet’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘55 feet’’. 

(b) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—Section 101(b)(1) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)) 

is amended by striking ‘‘50 feet’’ and inserting ‘‘55 feet’’. 

SEC. 1118. INLAND WATERWAYS REGIONAL DREDGE PILOT PROGRAM. 

Section 8133(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2022 (136 Stat. 3720) is amended to read as follows: 

‘‘(c) PROJECTS.—In awarding contracts under subsection (a), 

the Secretary shall consider projects that— 

‘‘(1) improve navigation reliability on inland waterways 

that are accessible year-round; 

‘‘(2) increase freight capacity on inland waterways; and 

‘‘(3) have the potential to enhance the availability of 

containerized cargo on inland waterways.’’. 

SEC. 1119. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 217(b) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2326a(b)) is amended— 

(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— 

‘‘(A) NON-FEDERAL USE.—The Secretary— 

‘‘(i) at the request of a non-Federal entity, may 

permit the use of any dredged material disposal facility 

under the jurisdiction of, or managed by, the Secretary 

by the non-Federal entity if the Secretary determines 

that such use will not reduce the availability of the 

facility for the authorized water resources development 

project on a channel in the vicinity of the disposal 

facility; 
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‘‘(ii) at the request of a non-Federal entity, shall 

permit the non-Federal entity to use a non-Federal 

disposal facility for the disposal of material dredged 

by the non-Federal entity, regardless of any connection 

to a Federal navigation project, if— 

‘‘(I) permission for such use has been granted 

by the owner of the non-Federal disposal facility; 

and 

‘‘(II) the Secretary determines that the 

dredged material disposal needs required to maintain, perform authorized deepening, or restore the 

navigability and functionality of authorized 

navigation channels in the vicinity of the nonFederal disposal facility for the 20-year period following the date of the request, including all 

planned and routine dredging operations necessary 

to maintain such channels for the authorized purposes during such period, can be met by the available gross capacity of other dredged material disposal facilities in the vicinity of the non-Federal 

disposal facility; and 

‘‘(iii) shall impose fees to recover capital, operation, 

and maintenance costs associated with such uses. 

‘‘(B) DETERMINATIONS.—The Secretary shall— 

‘‘(i) delegate determinations under clauses (i) and 

(ii)(II) of subparagraph (A) to the District Commander 

of the district in which the relevant disposal facility 

is located; and 

‘‘(ii) make such determinations not later than 90 

days after receiving the applicable request.’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2)— 

(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘USE OF

FEES’’ and inserting ‘‘FEES’’; 

(B) by striking ‘‘Notwithstanding’’ and inserting the 

following: 

‘‘(A) USE.—Notwithstanding’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) REDUCTION IN AMOUNT.—In collecting any fee 

under this subsection, the Secretary shall reduce the 

amount imposed under paragraph (1)(A)(iii) to account for 

improvements made to the non-Federal disposal facility 

by the non-Federal entity to recover the capacity of the 

non-Federal disposal facility.’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(3) DISPOSITION STUDIES.— 

‘‘(A) REQUIREMENT.—Upon request by the owner of 

a non-Federal disposal facility, the Secretary shall carry 

out a disposition study of the non-Federal disposal facility, 

in accordance with section 1168 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 578b), if— 

‘‘(i) the Secretary has not used the non-Federal 

disposal facility for the disposal of dredged material 

during the 20-year period preceding the date of the 

request; and 

‘‘(ii) the Secretary determines that the non-Federal 

disposal facility is not needed for such use by the 
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Secretary during the 20-year period following the date 

of the request. 

‘‘(B) CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTIONS.—For purposes of carrying out a disposition study required under subparagraph 

(A), the Secretary shall— 

‘‘(i) consider the non-Federal disposal facility to 

be a separable element of a project; and 

‘‘(ii) consider a Federal interest in the non-Federal 

disposal facility to no longer exist. 

‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

‘‘(A) GROSS CAPACITY.—The term ‘gross capacity’ means 

the total quantity of dredged material that may be placed 

in a dredged material disposal facility, taking into consideration any additional capacity that can be constructed at 

the facility. 

‘‘(B) NON-FEDERAL DISPOSAL FACILITY.—The term ‘nonFederal disposal facility’ means a dredged material disposal 

facility under the jurisdiction of, or managed by, the Secretary that is owned by a non-Federal entity.’’. 

(b) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in the amendments made by 

subsection (a) shall affect— 

(1) an agreement between the Secretary and a non-Federal 

interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this 

Act, except that, upon request by the non-Federal interest 

party to such agreement, the Secretary and the non-Federal 

interest may modify such agreement; or 

(2) the inclusion in an agreement between the Secretary 

and a non-Federal interest entered into after the date of enactment of this Act of a dredged material disposal facility that 

is included in an agreement between the Secretary and a nonFederal interest in effect on the date of enactment of this 

Act, unless the non-Federal interest is notified and agrees. 

SEC. 1120. REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate the development 

of guidance to standardize processes for developing, updating, and 

tracking real estate administrative fees administered by the Corps 

of Engineers. 

(b) GUIDANCE.—In developing guidance under subsection (a), 

the Secretary shall— 

(1) outline standard methodologies to estimate costs for 

purposes of setting real estate administrative fees; 

(2) define the types of activities involved in managing real 

estate instruments that are included for purposes of setting 

such fees; 

(3) establish cost-tracking procedures to capture data 

relating to the activities described in paragraph (2) for purposes 

of setting such fees; 

(4) outline a schedule for divisions or districts of the Corps 

of Engineers to review, and update as appropriate, real estate 

administrative fees, including specifying what such reviews 

should entail and the frequency of such reviews; and 

(5) provide opportunities for stakeholder input on real 

estate administrative fees. 

(c) PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.—The Secretary shall make publicly 

available on the website of each Corps of Engineers district— 
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(1) the guidance developed under this section; and 

(2) any other relevant information on real estate administrative fees, including lists of real estate instruments requiring 

such fees, and methodologies used to set such fees. 

SEC. 1121. DATABASES OF CORPS RECREATIONAL SITES. 

The Secretary shall regularly update publicly available databases maintained, or cooperatively maintained, by the Corps of 

Engineers with information on sites operated or maintained by 

the Secretary that are used for recreational purposes, including 

the operational status of, and the recreational opportunities available at, such sites. 

SEC. 1122. PROJECT STUDIES SUBJECT TO INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL 

PEER REVIEW. 

Section 2034 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 

(33 U.S.C. 2343) is amended— 

(1) by striking subsection (h); and 

(2) by redesignating subsections (i) through (l) as subsections (h) through (k), respectively. 

SEC. 1123. NATIONAL COASTAL MAPPING PROGRAM. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to carry out 

a national coastal mapping program to provide recurring national 

coastal mapping along the coasts of the United States to support 

Corps of Engineers navigation, flood risk management, environmental restoration, and emergency operations missions. 

(b) SCOPE.—In carrying out the program under subsection (a), 

the Secretary— 

(1) shall disseminate coastal mapping data and new or 

advanced geospatial information and remote sensing tools for 

coastal mapping derived from the analysis of such data to 

the Corps of Engineers, other Federal agencies, States, and 

other stakeholders; 

(2) shall implement coastal surveying based on findings 

of the national coastal mapping study carried out under section 

8110 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 

Stat. 3702); 

(3) shall conduct research and development on bathymetric 

liDAR and ancillary technologies necessary to advance coastal 

mapping capabilities in order to exploit data with increased 

efficiently and greater accuracy; 

(4) with respect to any region affected by a hurricane 

rated category 3 or higher, shall— 

(A) conduct coastal mapping of such region; 

(B) determine volume changes at Federal projects in 

such region; 

(C) quantify damage to navigation infrastructure in 

such region; 

(D) assess environmental impacts to such region, 

measure any coastal impacts; and 

(E) make any data gathered under this paragraph 

publicly available not later than 2 weeks after the acquisition of such data; 

(5) at the request of another Federal entity or a State 

or local government entity, may provide subject matter expertise, mapping services, and technology evolution assistance; 
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(6) may enter into an agreement with another Federal 

agency or a State agency to accept funds from such agency 

to expand the coverage of the program to efficiently meet the 

needs of such agency; 

(7) shall coordinate with representatives of the Naval 

Meteorology and Oceanography Command, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Geological 

Survey, and any other representative of a Federal agency that 

the Secretary determines necessary, to support any relevant 

Federal, State, or local agency through participation in working 

groups, committees, and organizations; 

(8) may maintain the panel of senior leaders established 

under section 8110(e) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2022; and 

(9) may convene an annual coastal mapping community 

of practice meeting to discuss and identify technical topics 

and challenges to inform such panel in carrying out the duties 

of such panel. 

(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year 

$15,000,000, to remain available until expended. 

SEC. 1124. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSELS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 19 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 

U.S.C. 414) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘SEC. 19. (a) That whenever’’ and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘SEC. 19. VESSEL REMOVAL BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. 

‘‘(a) REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIVE VESSELS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—That whenever’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘described in this section’’ and inserting 

‘‘described in this subsection’’; and 

(B) by striking ‘‘under subsection (a)’’ and inserting 

‘‘under paragraph (1)’’; 

(3) by striking ‘‘(b) The owner’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(2) LIABILITY OF OWNER, LESSEE, OR OPERATOR.—The 

owner’’; and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(b) REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSEL.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to remove 

from the navigable waters of the United States a covered vessel 

that does not obstruct the navigation of such waters, if— 

‘‘(A) such removal is determined to be in the public 

interest by the Secretary, in consultation with any State 

in which the vessel is located or any Indian Tribe with 

jurisdiction over the area in which the vessel is located, 

as applicable; and 

‘‘(B) in the case of a vessel that is not under the 

control of the United States by reason of seizure or forfeiture, the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines 

that the vessel is abandoned. 

‘‘(2) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.—In removing a covered 

vessel under this subsection, the Secretary— 

‘‘(A) is authorized to enter into an interagency agreement with the head of any Federal department, agency, 

or instrumentality that has control of such vessel; and 
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‘‘(B) is authorized to accept funds from such department, agency, or instrumentality for the removal of such 

vessel. 

‘‘(3) LIABILITY.—The owner of a covered vessel shall be 

liable to the United States for the costs of removal, destruction, 

and disposal of such vessel under this subsection. 

‘‘(4) COVERED VESSEL DEFINED.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In this subsection, the term ‘covered 

vessel’ means a vessel— 

‘‘(i) determined to be abandoned by the Commandant of the Coast Guard; or 

‘‘(ii) under the control of the United States by 

reason of seizure or forfeiture pursuant to any law. 

‘‘(B) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘covered vessel’ does not 

include— 

‘‘(i) any vessel for which the Secretary has removal 

authority under subsection (a) or section 20; 

‘‘(ii) an abandoned barge for which the Commandant of the Coast Guard has the authority to 

remove under chapter 47 of title 46, United States 

Code; and 

‘‘(iii) a vessel— 

‘‘(I) for which the owner is not identified, 

unless determined to be abandoned by the Commandant of the Coast Guard; or 

‘‘(II) for which the owner has not agreed to 

pay the costs of removal, destruction, or disposal. 

‘‘(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 

for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.’’. 

(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 20 of the Act of March 

3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 416) is amended by striking ‘‘the preceding 

section of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘section 19(a)’’. 

SEC. 1125. MISSOURI RIVER EXISTING FEATURES PROTECTION. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Before carrying out a covered action with 

respect to a covered in-river feature, the Secretary shall perform 

an analysis to identify whether such action will— 

(1) contribute to adverse effects of increased water levels 

during flood events adjacent to the covered in-river feature; 

(2) increase risk of flooding on commercial and residential 

structures and critical infrastructure adjacent to the covered 

in-river feature; 

(3) decrease water levels during droughts adjacent to the 

covered in-river feature; 

(4) affect the navigation channel, including crossflows, 

velocity, channel depth, and channel width, adjacent to the 

covered in-river feature; 

(5) contribute to bank erosion on private lands adjacent 

to the covered in-river feature; 

(6) affect the operation of ports or harbors adjacent to 

the covered in-river feature; or 

(7) affect harvesting of sand adjacent to the covered inriver feature. 

(b) MITIGATION.—If the Secretary determines that a covered 

action will result in an outcome described in subsection (a), the 

Secretary shall mitigate such outcome. 
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(c) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section may be construed 

to affect the requirements of section 906 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283). 

(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) COVERED ACTION.—The term ‘‘covered action’’ means 

the construction of, modification of, operational changes to, 

or implementation of a covered in-river feature. 

(2) COVERED IN-RIVER FEATURE.—The term ‘‘covered inriver feature’’ means in-river features on the Missouri River 

used to create and maintain dike notches, chutes, and complexes for interception or rearing authorized pursuant to section 

601(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 

Stat. 4143; 113 Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155) and section 334 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 

306; 136 Stat. 3799). 

SEC. 1126. INLAND WATERWAY PROJECTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 102(a) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2212(a)) is amended— 

(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘65 

percent of the costs’’ and inserting ‘‘75 percent of the costs’’; 

and 

(2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘35 percent of such 

costs’’ and inserting ‘‘25 percent of such costs’’. 

(b) APPLICATION.—The amendments made by subsection (a) 

shall apply beginning on October 1, 2024, to any construction of 

a project for navigation on the inland waterways that is new or 

ongoing on or after that date. 

SEC. 1127. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR STATES. 

Section 22(a)(2)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–16(a)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and 

title research for abandoned structures’’ before the period at the 

end. 

SEC. 1128. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION. 

Section 7004(b)(4) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1374; 132 Stat. 3784) is amended 

by striking ‘‘December 31, 2024’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2026’’. 

SEC. 1129. EMERGING HARBORS. 

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this 

Act, the Secretary shall— 

(1) issue guidance for the purpose of carrying out section 

210(c)(3)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(33 U.S.C. 2238(c)(3)(B)); and 

(2) develop a mechanism to accept the non-Federal share 

of funds from a non-Federal interest for maintenance dredging 

carried out under such section. 

SEC. 1130. MAXIMIZATION OF BENEFICIAL USE. 

(a) BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL.—Section 1122 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2326 

note) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘Not later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
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a pilot program’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary is authorized’’; and 

(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) promoting resiliency and reducing the risk to property 

and infrastructure of flooding and storm damage;’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 

‘‘the pilot program’’ and inserting ‘‘this section’’; 

(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) identify and carry out projects for the beneficial use 

of dredged material;’’; 

(3) in subsection (c)(1)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘In carrying out the pilot program, 

the’’ and inserting ‘‘The’’; and 

(B) by striking ‘‘under the pilot program’’ and inserting 

‘‘under this section’’; 

(4) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph 

(1), by striking ‘‘the pilot program’’ and inserting ‘‘this section’’; 

(5) in subsection (f)— 

(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the pilot program’’ 

and inserting ‘‘this section’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘the pilot program’’ 

and inserting ‘‘the implementation of this section’’; and 

(6) by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsection 

(h) as subsection (g). 

(b) REGIONAL SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT.—Section 204 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is 

amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘rehabilitation of 

projects’’ and inserting ‘‘rehabilitation of projects, including 

projects for the beneficial use of dredged materials described 

in section 1122 of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2016 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note),’’; and 

(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(12) Osceola County, Florida.’’. 

(c) BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL.—Section 125(a)(1) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2326g) 

is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘It is the policy’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(A) POLICY.—It is the policy’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) NATIONAL GOAL.—To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 70 

percent by volume (as measured in cubic yards) of suitable 

dredged material obtained from the construction or operation and maintenance of water resources development 

projects is used beneficially.’’. 

(d) MAXIMIZATION OF BENEFICIAL USE IN DREDGED MATERIAL

MANAGEMENT PLANS.—Each dredged material management plan 

for a federally authorized water resources development project, 

and each regional sediment plan developed under section 204 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326), 

including any such plan under development on the date of enactment of this Act, shall— 
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(1) maximize the beneficial use of suitable dredged material; and 

(2) to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize the use 

of such dredged material in water resources development 

projects in areas vulnerable to coastal land loss or shoreline 

erosion. 

(e) TRANSFER OF SUITABLE DREDGED MATERIAL.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to make 

available to a non-Federal interest, at no additional cost, 

dredged material that the Secretary has determined is in excess 

of the amounts identified as needed for use by the Secretary. 

(2) RESPONSIBILITY.—The non-Federal interest shall be 

responsible for all costs to remove and transport such material, 

and shall certify that the non-Federal interest is responsible 

for any and all liability related to the removal of such material 

or the use of such material once it is removed. 

SEC. 1131. ECONOMIC, HYDRAULIC, AND HYDROLOGIC MODELING. 

(a) MODEL DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary, in collaboration with 

other Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and nonprofit research institutions (including institutions of higher education and centers and laboratories focused on economics or water 

resources), shall develop, update, and maintain economic, hydraulic, 

and hydrologic models, including models for compound flooding, 

for use in the planning, design formulation, modification, and operation of water resources development projects and water resources 

planning. 

(b) COORDINATION AND USE OF MODELS AND DATA.—In carrying 

out subsection (a), to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall— 

(1) work with the non-Federal interest for a water resources 

development project to identify existing relevant economic, 

hydraulic, and hydrologic models and data; 

(2) utilize, where appropriate, economic, hydraulic, and 

hydrologic models and data provided to the Secretary by the 

agencies, laboratories, and institutions described in subsection 

(a); and 

(3) upon written request by a non-Federal interest for 

a project, provide to the non-Federal interest draft or working 

economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models, and any data generated by such models with respect to the project, not later 

than 30 days after receiving such request; and 

(4) in accordance with section 2017 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2342), make final economic, 

hydraulic, and hydrologic models, and any data generated by 

such models, available to the public, as quickly as practicable, 

but not later than 30 days after receiving a written request 

for such models or data. 

(c) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section may be construed to 

compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information 

determined by the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information, law enforcement information, national security 

information, infrastructure security information, personal information, or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited 

by law. 

(d) MODEL OUTPUTS.—To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall incorporate data generated by models 

developed under this section into the formulation of feasibility 
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studies for, and the operation of, water resources development 

projects. 

(e) FUNDING.—The Secretary is authorized, to the extent and 

in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts, to 

transfer to other Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, 

and nonprofit research institutions, including institutions of higher 

education, such funds as may be necessary to carry out subsection 

(a) from amounts available to the Secretary. 

(f) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION CREDIT.—A partnership agreement 

entered into under section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 

(42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) may provide, at the request of the nonFederal interest for the applicable project, that the Secretary credit 

toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the project the value 

of economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models required for the 

project that are developed by the non-Federal interest in accordance 

with any policies and guidelines applicable to the relevant partnership agreement pursuant to such section. 

(g) REVIEW.—The Secretary shall review economic, hydraulic, 

and hydrologic models developed under this section in the same 

manner as any such models developed under any other authority 

of the Secretary. 

(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) COMPOUND FLOODING.—The term ‘‘compound flooding’’ 

means a flooding event in which two or more flood drivers, 

such as coastal storm surge-driven flooding and inland rainfalldriven flooding, occur simultaneously or in close succession 

and the potential adverse effects of the combined flood drivers 

may be greater than that of the individual flood driver components. 

(2) ECONOMIC.—The term ‘‘economic’’, as used in reference 

to models, means relating to the evaluation of benefits and 

cost attributable to a project for an economic justification under 

section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962– 

2). 

SEC. 1132. IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 2 of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467) is amended— 

(1) by redesignating paragraph (16) as paragraph (17); 

and 

(2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following: 

‘‘(16) UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY.—The term ‘underserved 

community’ means a community with a population of less than 

50,000 that has a median household income of less than 80 

percent of the statewide median household income.’’. 

(b) NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS.— 

Section 6 of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 

467d) is amended to read as follows: 

‘‘SEC. 6. NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Army shall maintain 

and update information on the inventory of dams and low-head 

dams in the United States. 

‘‘(b) DAMS.—The inventory maintained under subsection (a) 

shall include any available information assessing each dam based 

on inspections completed by a Federal agency, a State dam safety 

agency, or a Tribal government. 
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‘‘(c) LOW-HEAD DAMS.—The inventory maintained under subsection (a) shall include— 

‘‘(1) the location, ownership, description, current use, condition, height, and length of each low-head dam; 

‘‘(2) any information on public safety conditions at each 

low-head dam; and 

‘‘(3) any other relevant information concerning low-head 

dams. 

‘‘(d) DATA.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— 

‘‘(1) coordinate with Federal and State agencies, Tribal 

governments, and other relevant entities; and 

‘‘(2) use data provided to the Secretary by those agencies 

and entities. 

‘‘(e) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall make the inventory maintained under subsection (a) publicly available (including 

on a publicly available website), including— 

‘‘(1) public safety information on the dangers of low-head 

dams; and 

‘‘(2) a directory of financial and technical assistance 

resources available to reduce safety hazards and fish passage 

barriers at low-head dams. 

‘‘(f) CLARIFICATION.—Nothing in this section provides authority 

to the Secretary to carry out an activity, with respect to a lowhead dam, that is not explicitly authorized under this section. 

‘‘(g) LOW-HEAD DAM DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘lowhead dam’ means a river-wide artificial barrier that generally spans 

a stream channel, blocking the waterway and creating a backup 

of water behind the barrier, with a drop off over the wall of 

not less than 6 inches and not more than 25 feet.’’. 

(c) REHABILITATION OF HIGH HAZARD POTENTIAL DAMS.—Section 8A of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467f– 

2) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking subparagraph (C) and 

inserting the following: 

‘‘(C) GRANT ASSURANCE.—As part of a grant agreement 

under subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall require 

that each eligible subrecipient to which the State awards 

a grant under this section provides an assurance from 

the dam owner, with respect to the dam to be rehabilitated, 

that the dam owner will carry out a plan for maintenance 

of the dam during the expected life of the dam.’’; 

(2) in subsection (d)(2)(C), by striking ‘‘commit’’ and 

inserting ‘‘for a project not including removal, obtain a commitment from the dam owner’’; 

(3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(e) FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANS.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receipt of assistance 

under this section, an eligible subrecipient shall demonstrate 

that a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of 

future flood events from a controlled or uncontrolled release 

from the dam or management of water levels in the area 

impacted by the dam— 

‘‘(A) for a removal— 

‘‘(i) is in place; and 

‘‘(ii) identifies areas that would be impacted by 

the removal of the dam and includes a communication 
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and outreach plan for the project and the impact of 

the project on the affected communities; or 

‘‘(B) for a project not including removal— 

‘‘(i) is in place; or 

‘‘(ii) will be— 

‘‘(I) developed not later than 2 years after 

the date of execution of a project agreement for 

assistance under this section; and 

‘‘(II) implemented not later than 2 years after 

the date of completion of construction of the 

project. 

‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT.—In the case of a plan for a removal, 

the Administrator may not impose any additional requirements 

or conditions other than the requirements in paragraph (1)(A). 

‘‘(3) INCLUSIONS.—A plan under paragraph (1)(B) shall 

address— 

‘‘(A) potential measures, practices, and policies to 

reduce loss of life, injuries, damage to property and facilities, public expenditures, and other adverse impacts of 

flooding in the area protected or impacted by the dam; 

‘‘(B) plans for flood fighting and evacuation; and 

‘‘(C) public education and awareness of flood risks. 

‘‘(4) PLAN CRITERIA AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.—The 

Administrator, in consultation with the Board, shall provide 

criteria, and may provide technical support, for the development 

and implementation of floodplain management plans prepared 

under this subsection.’’; 

(4) in subsection (g)(1)— 

(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Any’’ and 

inserting ‘‘Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any’’; 

and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.—Subparagraph (A) 

shall not apply to a project carried out by or for the benefit 

of an underserved community.’’. 

(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 14 of the 

National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467j) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting 

‘‘2028’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (2)— 

(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and lowhead dams’’ after ‘‘inventory of dams’’ each place it 

appears; and 

(ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: 

‘‘(B) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ALLOCATION.—The amount 

of funds allocated to a State under this paragraph for 

a fiscal year may not exceed the amount that is equal 

to 4 times the amount of funds committed by the State 

to implement dam safety activities for that fiscal year.’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) by striking the subsection heading and inserting 

‘‘NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS’’; 

and 

(B) by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’; 
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(3) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting 

‘‘2028’’; 

(4) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting 

‘‘2028’’; 

(5) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting 

‘‘2028’’; and 

(6) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’. 

(e) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 15 of the National Dam 

Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467o) is repealed. 

SEC. 1133. FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS. 

Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2000 (33 U.S.C. 2352(a)) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(D) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian Tribe’ means— 

‘‘(i) an Indian Tribe, as such term is defined in 

section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and 

‘‘(ii) any entity formed under the authority of one 

or more Indian Tribes, as so defined.’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2)— 

(A) by inserting ‘‘Indian Tribe,’’ after ‘‘public-utility 

company,’’ each place it appears; and 

(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘, including an 

aquatic ecosystem restoration project’’ before the period 

at the end; and 

(3) by striking paragraph (4). 

SEC. 1134. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. 

Section 128 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(33 U.S.C. 610 note) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘or affecting water bodies 

of regional, national, or international importance in the United 

States or its territories’’ after ‘‘projects’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘and State agencies’’ 

and inserting ‘‘, State, and local agencies, institutions of higher 

education, and private organizations, including nonprofit 

organizations’’; 

(3) in subsection (c)— 

(A) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘Watershed’’ after 

‘‘Okeechobee’’; 

(B) in paragraph (13), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(C) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the 

end and inserting a semicolon; and 

(D) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(15) Lake Elsinore, California; and 

‘‘(16) Willamette River, Oregon.’’; 

(4) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$35,000,000’’; and 

(5) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(f) PRIORITY.—In carrying out the demonstration program 

under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent 

possible, prioritize carrying out program activities that— 

‘‘(1) reduce nutrient pollution; 

‘‘(2) utilize natural and nature-based approaches, including 

oysters; 

‘‘(3) protect, enhance, or restore wetlands or flood plains, 

including river and streambank stabilization; 
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‘‘(4) develop technologies for remote sensing, monitoring, 

or early detection of harmful algal blooms, or other emerging 

technologies; and 

‘‘(5) combine removal of harmful algal blooms with a beneficial use, including conversion of retrieved algae biomass into 

biofuel, fertilizer, or other products. 

‘‘(g) AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out the demonstration program 

under subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into agreements 

with a non-Federal entity for the use or sale of successful technologies developed under this section.’’. 

SEC. 1135. CORROSION PREVENTION. 

Section 1033(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2350(c)) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting 

a semicolon; 

(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and 

(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: 

‘‘(3) the carrying out of an activity described in paragraph 

(1) or (2) through a program in corrosion prevention that is— 

‘‘(A) offered or accredited by an organization that sets 

industry standards for corrosion mitigation and prevention; 

or 

‘‘(B) an industrial coatings applicator program that 

is— 

‘‘(i) an employment and training activity (as 

defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and 

Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)); or 

‘‘(ii) registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 

(commonly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’; 

50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and’’. 

SEC. 1136. FEDERAL BREAKWATERS AND JETTIES. 

Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(33 U.S.C. 2351b) is amended— 

(1) by inserting ‘‘, pile dike,’’ after ‘‘jetty’’ each place it 

appears; and 

(2) in subsection (b)(2)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘if’’ and all that follows through ‘‘the 

Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘if the Secretary’’; 

(B) by striking ‘‘breakwater; and’’ and inserting ‘‘breakwater and—’’ 

(C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (A); 

(D) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by 

striking the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 

(E) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) the pile dike has disconnected from an authorized 

navigation project as a result of a lack of such regular 

and routine Federal maintenance activity.’’. 

SEC. 1137. ELIGIBILITY FOR INTER-TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS. 

Section 221(b)(1) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 

1962d–5b(b)(1)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and an inter-tribal consortium (as defined in section 403 of the Indian Child Protection 

and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3202))’’ after 

‘‘5304))’’. 
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SEC. 1138. SHORELINE AND RIVERINE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION. 

Section 212(e)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1999 (33 U.S.C. 2332(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘(L) Shoreline of the State of Connecticut. 

‘‘(M) Winooski River tributary watershed, Vermont.’’. 

SEC. 1139. ABILITY TO PAY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 103(m) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(m)) is amended— 

(1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the 

following: 

‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall determine the ability 

of a non-Federal interest to pay under this subsection by considering— 

‘‘(A) per capita income data for the county or counties 

in which the project is to be located; 

‘‘(B) the per capita non-Federal cost of construction 

of the project for the county or counties in which the 

project is to be located; 

‘‘(C) the financial capabilities of the non-Federal 

interest for the project; 

‘‘(D) the extent to which the non-Federal interest is 

an economically disadvantaged community (as defined 

pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)); and 

‘‘(E) any additional criteria relating to the non-Federal 

interest’s financial ability to carry out its cost-sharing 

responsibilities determined appropriate by the Secretary. 

‘‘(3) PROCEDURES.—For purposes of carrying out paragraph 

(2), the Secretary shall develop procedures— 

‘‘(A) to allow a non-Federal interest to identify the 

amount such non-Federal interest would likely be able 

to pay; and 

‘‘(B) for a non-Federal interest to submit a request 

to the Secretary to reduce the required non-Federal share.’’; 

and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(5) EXCEPTION.—This subsection shall not apply to project 

costs greater than the national economic development plan. 

‘‘(6) REPORT.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not less frequently than annually, 

the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate a report describing all determinations of 

the Secretary under this subsection regarding the ability 

of a non-Federal interest to pay. 

‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—The Secretary shall include in each 

report required under subparagraph (A) a description, for 

the applicable year, of— 

‘‘(i) requests by a non-Federal interest to reduce 

the non-Federal share required in a cost-sharing agreement, including— 
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‘‘(I) the name of the non-Federal interest that 

submitted to the Secretary a request for a determination under this subsection; and 

‘‘(II) the name and location of the project; 

‘‘(ii) the determination of the Secretary with 

respect to each such request; 

‘‘(iii) the basis for each such determination; and 

‘‘(iv) the adjusted share of the costs of the project 

of the non-Federal interest, if applicable. 

‘‘(C) INCLUSION IN CHIEF’S REPORT.—The Secretary may 

include a determination to reduce the non-Federal share 

required in a cost-sharing agreement for construction of 

a project in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the 

project.’’. 

(b) UPDATE TO GUIDANCE.—Not later than 1 year after the 

date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update any 

agency guidance or regulation relating to the ability of a nonFederal interest to pay as necessary to reflect the amendments 

made by this section. 

(c) PRIORITY PROJECTS.—The Secretary shall make a determination under section 103(m) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1986, as amended by this section, of the ability to pay 

of the non-Federal interest for the following projects: 

(1) Any authorized water resources development project 

for which the Secretary waives the cost-sharing requirement 

under section 1156 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2310). 

(2) Any authorized watercraft inspection and decontamination station established, operated, or maintained pursuant to 

section 104(d) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 

610(d)). 

(3) The Chattahoochee River Program, authorized by section 8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3724). 

(4) The project for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska, 

authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709). 

(5) The project for flood risk management, Westminster, 

East Garden Grove, California Flood Risk Management, authorized by section 401(2) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2735). 

(6) Modifications to the L–29 levee component of the Central and Southern Florida project, authorized by section 203 

of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), in the vicinity 

of the Tigertail camp. 

(7) Any authorized water resources development projects 

in Guam. 

(8) The project for flood risk management, Ala Wai Canal, 

Hawaii, authorized by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3837). 

(9) The project for flood control Kentucky River and its 

tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by section 6 of the Act of 

August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1416). 

(10) The project for flood risk management on the Kentucky 

River and its tributaries and watersheds in Breathitt, Clay, 

Estill, Harlan, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe 
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Counties, Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746). 

(11) The project for flood control, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 

(chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573). 

(12) The project for ecosystem restoration, Resacas, in the 

vicinity of the City of Brownsville, Texas, authorized by section 

1401(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 

Stat. 3839). 

(13) Construction of any critical restoration project in the 

Lake Champlain watershed, Vermont and New York, authorized by section 542 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150; 134 Stat. 2680; 136 

Stat. 3822). 

(14) Any authorized flood control and storm damage reduction project in the United States Virgin Islands that was 

impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

(15) Construction of dredged material stabilization and 

retaining structures related to the project for navigation, Lower 

Willamette and Columbia Rivers, from Portland, Oregon, to 

the sea, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 

18, 1878 (chapter 267, 20 Stat. 157, chapter 264). 

(16) Any water-related environmental infrastructure project 

authorized by section 219 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–580). 

SEC. 1140. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. 

Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 

(33 U.S.C. 2269) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ‘‘DEFINITION

OF INDIAN TRIBE’’ and inserting ‘‘DEFINITIONS’’; 

(B) by striking ‘‘In this section, the term’’ and inserting 

‘‘In this section: 

‘‘(1) INDIAN TRIBE.—The terms ‘Indian tribe’ and ‘Indian 

Tribe’ have the meanings given the terms’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) INTER-TRIBAL CONSORTIUM.—The term ‘inter-tribal 

consortium’ has the meaning given the term in section 403 

of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention 

Act (25 U.S.C. 3202). 

‘‘(3) TRIBAL ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘Tribal organization’ 

has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian 

Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 

5304).’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in paragraph (1)— 

(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 

inserting ‘‘, inter-tribal consortiums, Tribal organizations,’’ after ‘‘Indian tribes’’; and 

(ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘, inter-tribal 

consortiums, or Tribal organizations’’ after ‘‘Indian 

tribes’’; 

(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(2) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—An activity conducted under 

paragraph (1) may address— 
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‘‘(A) projects for flood or hurricane and storm damage 

reduction, including erosion control and stormwater 

management (including management of stormwater that 

flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic feet per second 

for the 10-percent flood), environmental restoration and 

protection, and preservation of cultural and natural 

resources; 

‘‘(B) watershed assessments and planning activities; 

‘‘(C) technical assistance to an Indian Tribe, an intertribal consortium, or a Tribal organization, including— 

‘‘(i) assistance for planning to ameliorate flood hazards, to avoid repetitive flood impacts, to anticipate, 

prepare, and adapt to changing hydrological and climatic conditions and extreme weather events, and to 

withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruption due to flood hazards; and 

‘‘(ii) the provision of, and integration into planning 

of, hydrologic, economic, and environmental data and 

analyses; 

‘‘(D) projects that improve emergency response capabilities and provide increased access to infrastructure that 

may be utilized in the event of a severe weather event 

or other natural disaster; and 

‘‘(E) such other projects as the Secretary, in cooperation 

with Indian Tribes, inter-tribal consortiums, Tribal 

organizations, and the heads of other Federal agencies, 

determines to be appropriate.’’; 

(C) in paragraph (3)(A)— 

(i) by inserting ‘‘, an inter-tribal consortium, or 

a Tribal organization’’ after ‘‘an Indian tribe’’; and 

(ii) by inserting ‘‘, inter-tribal consortium, or Tribal 

organization’’ after ‘‘the Indian tribe’’; and 

(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘$26,000,000’’ each 

place it appears and inserting ‘‘$28,500,000’’; 

(3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(7) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall annually submit 

to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives written notification of determinations made by the Secretary of the ability 

of non-Federal interests to pay under this subsection. 

‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—In preparing the written notification 

under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall include, for 

each determination made by the Secretary— 

‘‘(i) the name of the non-Federal interest that submitted to the Secretary a request for a determination 

under paragraph (1)(B); 

‘‘(ii) the name and location of the project; and 

‘‘(iii) the determination made by the Secretary and 

the reasons for the determination, including the 

adjusted share of the costs of the project of the nonFederal interest, if applicable.’’; and 

(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(e) PILOT PROGRAM.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a pilot 

program to carry out water-related planning activities or activities relating to the study, design, and construction of water 

resources development projects that otherwise meet the requirements of this section. 

‘‘(2) PROJECT SELECTION.—The Secretary shall carry out 

not more than 7 activities or projects under the pilot program 

described in paragraph (1), of which— 

‘‘(A) one is located along the Mid-Columbia River, 

Washington, Tancum Creek, Washington, or Similk Bay, 

Washington; 

‘‘(B) one is located at Big Bend, Lake Oahe, Fort Randall, or Gavins Point reservoirs, South Dakota; and 

‘‘(C) notwithstanding the limitations described in subsection (b)(1)(B), 5 are in proximity to a river system or 

other aquatic habitat within the State of Washington with 

respect to which an Indian Tribe, an inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization has Tribal treaty rights. 

‘‘(3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 years after 

the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, 

the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

a report that describes activities or projects carried out under 

the pilot program. 

‘‘(4) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this subsection authorizes— 

‘‘(A) a project for the removal of a dam that otherwise 

is a project described in paragraph (2); 

‘‘(B) the study of the removal of a dam; or 

‘‘(C) the study of any Federal dam, including the study 

of power, flood control, or navigation replacement, or the 

implementation of any functional alteration to that dam, 

that is located along a body of water described in paragraph 

(2).’’. 

SEC. 1141. TRIBAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ELIGIBLE PROJECT.—The term ‘‘eligible project’’ means 

a project or activity eligible to be carried out under the Tribal 

partnership program under section 203 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269). 

(2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ has the 

meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 

(b) AUTHORIZATION.—Not later than 180 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a pilot program under which Indian Tribes may directly 

carry out eligible projects. 

(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the pilot program under this 

section are— 

(1) to authorize Tribal contracting to advance Tribal selfdetermination and provide economic opportunities for Indian 

Tribes; and 

(2) to evaluate the technical, financial, and organizational 

efficiencies of Indian Tribes carrying out the design, execution, 

management, and construction of 1 or more eligible projects. 
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(d) ADMINISTRATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pilot program under 

this section, the Secretary shall— 

(A) identify a total of not more than 5 eligible projects 

that have been authorized for construction; 

(B) notify the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the 

identification of each eligible project under the pilot program under this section; 

(C) in collaboration with the Indian Tribe, develop 

a detailed project management plan for each identified 

eligible project that outlines the scope, budget, design, and 

construction resource requirements necessary for the 

Indian Tribe to execute the project or a separable element 

of the eligible project; 

(D) on the request of the Indian Tribe and in accordance with subsection (f)(2), enter into a project partnership 

agreement with the Indian Tribe for the Indian Tribe to 

provide full project management control for construction 

of the eligible project, or a separable element of the eligible 

project, in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary; 

(E) following execution of the project partnership agreement, transfer to the Indian Tribe to carry out construction 

of the eligible project, or a separable element of the eligible 

project— 

(i) if applicable, the balance of the unobligated 

amounts appropriated for the eligible project, except 

that the Secretary shall retain sufficient amounts for 

the Corps of Engineers to carry out any responsibilities 

of the Corps of Engineers relating to the eligible project 

and the pilot program under this section; and 

(ii) additional amounts, as determined by the Secretary, from amounts made available to carry out this 

section, except that the total amount transferred to 

the Indian Tribe shall not exceed the updated estimate 

of the Federal share of the cost of construction, 

including any required design; and 

(F) regularly monitor and audit each eligible project 

being constructed by an Indian Tribe under this section 

to ensure that the construction activities are carried out 

in compliance with the plans approved by the Secretary 

and that the construction costs are reasonable. 

(2) DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE.—Not later than 180 days 

after entering into an agreement under paragraph (1)(D), each 

Indian Tribe, to the maximum extent practicable, shall submit 

to the Secretary a detailed project schedule, based on estimated 

funding levels, that lists all deadlines for each milestone in 

the construction of the eligible project. 

(3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—On the request of an Indian 

Tribe, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to the 

Indian Tribe, if the Indian Tribe contracts with and compensates the Secretary for the technical assistance relating 

to— 

(A) any study, engineering activity, and design activity 

for construction carried out by the Indian Tribe under 

this section; and 
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(B) expeditiously obtaining any permits necessary for 

the eligible project. 

(e) COST SHARE.—Nothing in this section affects the costsharing requirement applicable on the day before the date of enactment of this Act to an eligible project carried out under this section. 

(f) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance 

for the implementation of the pilot program under this section 

that, to the extent practicable, identifies— 

(A) the metrics for measuring the success of the pilot 

program; 

(B) a process for identifying future eligible projects 

to participate in the pilot program; 

(C) measures to address the risks of an Indian Tribe 

constructing eligible projects under the pilot program, 

including which entity bears the risk for eligible projects 

that fail to meet Corps of Engineers standards for design 

or quality; 

(D) the laws and regulations that an Indian Tribe 

must follow in carrying out an eligible project under the 

pilot program; and 

(E) which entity bears the risk in the event that an 

eligible project carried out under the pilot program fails 

to be carried out in accordance with the project authorization or this section. 

(2) NEW PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary may not enter into a project partnership agreement 

under this section until the date on which the Secretary issues 

the guidance under paragraph (1). 

(g) REPORT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 

the House of Representatives and make publicly available a 

report detailing the results of the pilot program under this 

section, including— 

(A) a description of the progress of Indian Tribes in 

meeting milestones in detailed project schedules developed 

pursuant to subsection (d)(2); and 

(B) any recommendations of the Secretary concerning 

whether the pilot program or any component of the pilot 

program should be implemented on a national basis. 

(2) UPDATE.—Not later than 5 years after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives an update to the report under paragraph (1). 

(3) FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE.—If the Secretary fails to 

submit a report by the required deadline under this subsection, 

the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a detailed explanation of why the deadline was missed 

and a projected date for submission of the report. 
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(h) ADMINISTRATION.—All laws and regulations that would 

apply to the Secretary if the Secretary were carrying out the eligible 

project shall apply to an Indian Tribe carrying out an eligible 

project under this section. 

(i) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The authority to commence 

an eligible project under this section terminates on December 31, 

2029. 

(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In addition to any 

amounts appropriated for a specific eligible project, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, 

including the costs of administration of the Secretary, $15,000,000 

for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. 

SEC. 1142. FEDERAL INTEREST DETERMINATIONS. 

Section 905(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b)) is amended— 

(1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— 

‘‘(A) IDENTIFICATION.—As part of the submission of a 

work plan to Congress pursuant to the joint explanatory 

statement for an annual appropriations Act or as part 

of the submission of a spend plan to Congress for a supplemental appropriations Act under which the Corps of Engineers receives funding, the Secretary shall identify the 

studies in the plan— 

‘‘(i) for which the Secretary plans to prepare a 

feasibility report under subsection (a) that will benefit— 

‘‘(I) an economically disadvantaged community 

(as defined by the Secretary under section 160 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(33 U.S.C. 2201 note)); or 

‘‘(II) a community other than a community 

described in subclause (I); and 

‘‘(ii) that are designated as a new start under 

the work plan. 

‘‘(B) DETERMINATION.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—After identifying the studies 

under subparagraph (A) and subject to subparagraph 

(C), the Secretary shall, with the consent of the 

applicable non-Federal interest for the study, first 

determine the Federal interest in carrying out the 

study and the projects that may be proposed in the 

study. 

‘‘(ii) FEASIBILITY COST SHARE AGREEMENT.—The 

Secretary may make a determination under clause (i) 

prior to the execution of a feasibility cost share agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal 

interest. 

‘‘(C) LIMITATION.—For each fiscal year, the Secretary 

may not make a determination under subparagraph (B) 

for more than 20 studies identified under subparagraph 

(A)(i)(II). 

‘‘(D) APPLICATION.— 

‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii) and with 

the consent of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary 

may use the authority provided under this subsection 
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for a study in a work plan submitted to Congress 

prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph if 

the study otherwise meets the requirements described 

in subparagraph (A). 

‘‘(ii) LIMITATION.—Subparagraph (C) shall apply to 

the use of authority under clause (i).’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2)— 

(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(B) in subparagraph (B)— 

(i) by striking ‘‘$200,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$300,000’’; 

and 

(ii) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; 

and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) shall be paid from the funding provided for the 

study in the applicable work plan described in that paragraph.’’; 

(3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(4) TREATMENT.—The cost of a determination under paragraph (1) shall not be included for purposes of the maximum 

total cost under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)(2)).’’; 

and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(6) POST-DETERMINATION WORK.—A study under this section shall continue after a determination under paragraph 

(1)(B)(i) without a new investment decision.’’. 

SEC. 1143. WATERSHED AND RIVER BASIN ASSESSMENTS. 

Section 729 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(33 U.S.C. 2267a) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (d)— 

(A) in paragraph (12), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting 

a semicolon; 

(B) in paragraph (13), by striking the period at the 

end and inserting a semicolon; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(14) the Walla Walla River Basin; 

‘‘(15) the San Francisco Bay Basin; 

‘‘(16) Connecticut River Watershed, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont; 

‘‘(17) Lower Rouge River Watershed, Michigan; and 

‘‘(18) Grand River Watershed, Michigan.’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(g) FEASIBILITY REPORT ON PROJECT SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ASSESSMENTS.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the request of a non-Federal interest 

for an assessment completed under this section, the Secretary 

is authorized to prepare a feasibility report, in accordance with 

the requirements of section 905, recommending the construction 

or modification of a water resources development project to 

address a water resources need of a river basin or watershed 

of the United States identified in the assessment. 

‘‘(2) PRIORITY WATERSHEDS.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to— 

‘‘(A) the watersheds of the island of Maui, Hawaii, 

including the Wahikuli, Honoko ̄wai, Kahana, Honokahua, 
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and Honolua watersheds, including the coral reef habitat 

north of Lahaina off the northwestern coast of the island 

of Maui; and 

‘‘(B) the watersheds of the Northern Mariana Islands, 

American Samoa, and Guam.’’. 

SEC. 1144. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND INVASIVE 

SPECIES. 

Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 

610) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (e)(3), by inserting ‘‘, and monitoring and 

contingency planning for,’’ after ‘‘early detection of’’; and 

(2) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by inserting ‘‘the Connecticut 

River Basin,’’ after ‘‘the Ohio River Basin,’’. 

SEC. 1145. EASEMENTS FOR HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—With respect to a project for hurricane and 

storm damage reduction for which the Secretary is requiring a 

perpetual easement, the Secretary shall, upon request by the nonFederal interest for the project, certify real estate availability and 

proceed to construction of such project with a nonperpetual easement if— 

(1) such certification and construction are in compliance 

with the terms of the report of the Chief of Engineers for 

the project and the applicable project partnership agreement; 

and 

(2) the Secretary provides the non-Federal interest with 

formal notice that, in the event in which the nonperpetual 

easement expires and is not extended, the Secretary will be 

unable to— 

(A) fulfill the Federal responsibility with respect to 

the project or carry out any required nourishment of the 

project under the existing project authorization; 

(B) carry out repair and rehabilitation of the project 

under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 

701n); and 

(C) provide any other relevant Federal assistance with 

respect to the project. 

(b) DISCLOSURE.—For any project for hurricane storm damage 

risk reduction, or a proposal to modify such a project, that is 

authorized after the date of enactment of this Act for which a 

perpetual easement is required for Federal participation in the 

project, the Secretary shall include in the report of the Chief of 

Engineers for the project a disclosure of such requirement. 

(c) MANAGEMENT.—To the maximum extent practicable, the 

Secretary shall, at the request of the non-Federal interest for a 

project for hurricane storm damage risk reduction, identify and 

accept the minimum real estate interests necessary to carry out 

the project, in accordance with section 1104. 

(d) HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT

IMPLEMENTATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—During the 2-year period beginning on 

the date of enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any requirement of the Secretary for a covered project to comply with 

the memorandum of the Corps of Engineers entitled ‘‘Standard 

Estates – Perpetual Beach Nourishment and Perpetual Restrictive Dune Easement’’ and dated August 4, 1995, the Secretary 
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shall carry out each covered project in a manner consistent 

with the previously completed initial construction and periodic 

nourishments of the project, including repair and restoration 

work on the project under section 5(a) of the Act of August 

18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)). 

(2) COVERED PROJECT DEFINED.—In this subsection, the 

term ‘‘covered project’’ means an authorized project for hurricane and storm damage reduction in any one of the following 

locations: 

(A) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida – Mid 

Reach. 

(B) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida – 

North Reach. 

(C) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida – 

South Reach. 

(D) Broward County, Florida – Segment II. 

(E) Broward County, Florida – Segment III. 

(F) Dade County, Florida – Main Segment. 

(G) Dade County, Florida – Sunny Isles Segment. 

(H) Duval County, Florida. 

(I) Fort Pierce Beach, Florida. 

(J) Lee County, Florida – Captiva. 

(K) Lee County, Florida – Gasparilla. 

(L) Manatee County, Florida. 

(M) Martin County, Florida. 

(N) Nassau County, Florida. 

(O) Palm Beach County, Florida – Jupiter/Carlin Segment. 

(P) Palm Beach County, Florida – Delray Segment. 

(Q) Palm Beach County, Florida – Mid Town. 

(R) Palm Beach County, Florida – North Boca. 

(S) Palm Beach County, Florida – Ocean Ridge. 

(T) Panama City Beaches, Florida. 

(U) Pinellas County, Florida – Long Key. 

(V) Pinellas County, Florida – Sand Key Segment. 

(W) Pinellas County, Florida –Treasure Island. 

(X) Sarasota, Lido Key, Florida. 

(Y) Sarasota County, Florida – Venice Beach. 

(Z) St. Johns County, Florida – St. Augustine Beach. 

(AA) St. Johns County, Florida – Vilano Segment. 

(BB) St. Lucie County, Florida – Hutchinson Island. 

(3) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that, 

for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a project for 

hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, the minimum 

estate necessary for easements may not exceed the life of the 

project nor be less than 50 years. 

(e) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section may be construed 

to affect the requirements of section 103(d) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(d)). 

SEC. 1146. SYSTEMWIDE IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK AND ENCROACHMENTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 

(33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) is amended— 

(1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(2) SYSTEMWIDE IMPROVEMENT PLAN.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the status of 

compliance of a non-Federal interest with the requirements 

of a levee owner’s manual described in paragraph (1), or 

any other eligibility requirement established by the Secretary related to the maintenance and upkeep responsibilities of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall consider the non-Federal interest to be eligible for repair and 

rehabilitation assistance under this section if— 

‘‘(i) in coordination with the Secretary, the nonFederal interest develops a systemwide improvement 

plan, prior to the natural disaster, that— 

‘‘(I) identifies any items of deferred or inadequate maintenance and upkeep, including any 

such items identified by the Secretary or through 

periodic inspection of the flood control work; 

‘‘(II) identifies any additional measures, 

including repair and rehabilitation work, that the 

Secretary determines necessary to ensure that the 

flood control work performs as designed and 

intended; 

‘‘(III) includes specific timelines for addressing 

such items and measures; 

‘‘(IV) requires the non-Federal interest to be 

responsible for the cost of addressing the items 

and measures identified under subclauses (I) and 

(II); and 

‘‘(ii) the Secretary— 

‘‘(I) determines that the systemwide improvement plan meets the requirements of clause (i) 

and the Secretary, acting through the District 

Commander, approves such plan; and 

‘‘(II) determines that the non-Federal interest 

makes satisfactory progress in meeting the 

timelines described in subclause (III) of that 

clause. 

‘‘(B) GRANDFATHERED ENCROACHMENTS.—At the 

request of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary— 

‘‘(i) shall review documentation developed by the 

non-Federal interest showing a covered encroachment 

does not negatively impact the integrity of the flood 

control work; 

‘‘(ii) shall make a written determination with 

respect to whether removal or modification of such 

covered encroachment is necessary to ensure the 

encroachment does not negatively impact the integrity 

of the flood control work; and 

‘‘(iii) may not determine that a covered encroachment is a deficiency requiring corrective action unless 

such action is necessary to ensure the encroachment 

does not negatively impact the integrity of the flood 

control work.’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (4)— 

(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as 

subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and 

(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the following: 
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‘‘(A) COVERED ENCROACHMENT.—The term ‘covered 

encroachment’ means a permanent nonproject structure 

that— 

‘‘(i) is located inside the boundaries of a flood control work; 

‘‘(ii) is depicted on construction drawings or operation and maintenance plans for the flood control work 

that are signed by an engineer of record; and 

‘‘(iii) is determined by the Secretary to be an 

encroachment of such flood control work.’’. 

(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3011 of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 701n note) 

is repealed. 

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents contained 

in section 1(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development 

Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1194) is amended by striking the item 

relating to section 3011. 

(c) TRANSITION.—The amendments made by this section shall 

have no effect on any written agreement signed by the Secretary 

and a non-Federal interest pursuant to paragraph (2) of section 

5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) (as in effect 

on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), if the nonFederal interest otherwise continues to meet the requirements of 

that paragraph (as so in effect). 

(d) PARTICIPATION IN PREPAREDNESS EXERCISES.—The Secretary 

may not condition the eligibility of a non-Federal interest for 

rehabilitation assistance under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 

1941(33 U.S.C. 701n), on the participation of the non-Federal 

interest in disaster preparedness exercises that are unrelated to 

necessary repairs, rehabilitation, maintenance, and upkeep of a 

flood control work. 

SEC. 1147. REMOTE AND SUBSISTENCE HARBORS. 

Section 2006 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 

(33 U.S.C. 2242) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (1) through 

(3) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) the project would be located in the State of Hawaii 

or Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United 

States Virgin Islands, or American Samoa; and 

‘‘(2)(A) over 80 percent of the goods transported through 

the harbor would be consumed within the United States, as 

determined by the Secretary, including consideration of 

information provided by the non-Federal interest; or 

‘‘(B) the long-term viability of the community in which 

the project is located, or the long-term viability of a community 

that is located in the region that is served by the project 

and that will rely on the project, would be threatened without 

the harbor and navigation improvement.’’; and 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 

‘‘benefits of the project to’’ and inserting ‘‘benefits of the 

project to any of’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting 

‘‘; or’’. 
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SEC. 1148. TREATMENT OF PROJECTS IN COVERED COMMUNITIES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out feasibility studies for projects 

that serve a covered community, the Secretary shall select 10 such 

studies and include in those studies the calculation of an alternative 

benefit-cost ratio for the project in order to equitably compare 

such project to projects carried out in the contiguous States of 

the United States and the District of Columbia. 

(b) EVALUATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary 

shall— 

(1) compute the benefit-cost ratio for the project in accordance with current law and guidance; 

(2) if different from the ratio described in paragraph (1), 

compute an alternative benefit-cost ratio by adjusting the 

construction costs for the project to reflect what construction 

costs would be if the project were carried out in a comparable 

community in the contiguous States that is nearest to the 

community in which the project will be carried out; 

(3) include in the documentation associated with the feasibility study for the project the ratios calculated under paragraph (1) and paragraph (2); and 

(4) compare the alternative benefit-cost ratio calculated 

under paragraph (2) to the standard benefit-cost ratios calculated for each project alternative. 

(c) NOTIFICATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—If the tentatively selected plan for a 

project yields a benefit-cost ratio less than unity for the project 

and results in the discontinuation of the project, the Secretary 

shall provide written notice to the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. 

(2) INCLUSION.—In any written notice provided under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include for the project a comparison of the benefit-cost ratios described in subsection (b)(4). 

(d) REPORT.—After carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 

shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report that summarizes for 

each project the comparisons of the benefit-cost ratios described 

in subsection (b)(4). 

(e) COVERED COMMUNITY DEFINED.—In this section, the term 

‘‘covered community’’ means a community located in the State of 

Hawaii, the State of Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 

Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the 

United States Virgin Islands, or American Samoa. 

SEC. 1149. REMOTE OPERATIONS AT CORPS DAMS. 

During the 6-year period beginning on the date of enactment 

of this Act, with respect to a water resources development project 

owned, operated, or managed by the Corps of Engineers, the Secretary is authorized to use remote operation activities at a navigation or hydroelectric power generating facility at such project as 

a replacement for activities performed, as of the date of enactment 

of this Act, by personnel under the direction of the Secretary at 

such project, only after the Secretary provides written notice to 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate that— 
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(1) use of the remote operation activities— 

(A) does not affect activities described in section 314 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 

2321); 

(B) will address any cyber and physical security risks 

to such project in accordance with applicable Federal law 

and agency guidance; and 

(C) is necessary to increase the availability and 

capacity, as applicable, of such project, including a project 

on a lower use waterway; and 

(2) the remote operation activities were developed under 

a public process that included engagement with such personnel 

and other stakeholders who may be affected by the use of 

such activities. 

SEC. 1150. REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT. 

(a) INITIAL REPORT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees 

on Environment and Public Works and Appropriations of the 

Senate a report detailing the status of the reports described 

in paragraph (2). 

(2) REPORTS DESCRIBED.—The reports described in this 

paragraph are the following: 

(A) The comprehensive backlog and operation and 

maintenance report required under section 1001(b)(2) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

579a(b)(2)). 

(B) The report on managed aquifer recharge required 

under section 8108(d) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2357(d)). 

(C) The plan on beneficial use of dredged material 

required under section 8130(a) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3717). 

(D) The updated report on Corps of Engineers Reservoirs required under section 8153 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3734). 

(E) The report on dredge capacity required under section 8205 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3754). 

(F) The report on the assessment of the consequences 

of changing operation and maintenance responsibilities 

required under section 8206 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756). 

(G) The report on the western infrastructure study 

required under section 8208 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756). 

(H) The report on excess lands for Whittier Narrows 

Dam, California, required under section 8213 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3758). 

(I) The report on recreational boating in the Great 

Lakes basin required under section 8218 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3761). 

(J) The report on the disposition study on hydropower 

in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, required under section 
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8220 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat 3762). 

(K) The report on corrosion prevention activities 

required under section 8234 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3767). 

(L) The report on mitigation for fish and wildlife and 

wetlands losses required under section 2036(b) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1092). 

(M) The report on expediting hydropower at Corps 

of Engineers facilities required under section 1008(c) of 

the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 

(33 U.S.C. 2321b). 

(N) The report on divestment authority required under 

section 164(c) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2020 (134 Stat. 2668). 

(O) The report on antecedent hydrologic conditions 

required under section 226(a) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2697). 

(P) The report on the terrestrial noxious weed control 

pilot program required under section 503(d) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610 note). 

(Q) The report on the Asian Carp prevention and control pilot program required under section 509(a)(7) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610 

note). 

(R) The report on investments for recreation areas 

required under section 8227(b) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3764). 

(S) The report on solar energy opportunities required 

under section 8232(b) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3766). 

(3) ELEMENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the report 

required under paragraph (1) the following information with 

respect to each report described in paragraph (2): 

(A) A summary of the status of each such report, 

including if the report has been initiated. 

(B) The amount of funds that— 

(i) have been made available to carry out each 

such report; and 

(ii) the Secretary requires to complete each such 

report. 

(C) A detailed assessment of how the Secretary intends 

to complete each such report, including an anticipated 

timeline for completion. 

(D) Any available information that is relevant to each 

such report that would inform the committees described 

in paragraph (1). 

(b) ANNUAL REPORTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 10 days after the date 

on which the budget of the President for each fiscal year is 

submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, 

United States Code, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations 

of the House of Representatives and the Committees on 

Environment and Public Works and Appropriations of the 

Senate a report on the status of each covered report. 
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(2) ELEMENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the report 

required under paragraph (1) the following information: 

(A) A summary of the status of each covered report, 

including if each such report has been initiated. 

(B) The amount of funds that— 

(i) have been made available to carry out each 

such report; and 

(ii) the Secretary requires to complete each such 

report. 

(C) A detailed assessment of how the Secretary intends 

to complete each covered report, including an anticipated 

timeline for completion. 

(3) PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.—The Secretary shall make each 

report required under paragraph (1) publicly available on the 

website of the Corps of Engineers. 

(4) NOTIFICATION OF COMMITTEES.—The Secretary shall 

submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the 

Environment and Public Works of the Senate on an annual 

basis a draft of each covered report. 

(5) DEFINITION OF COVERED REPORT.—In this subsection, 

the term ‘‘covered report’’— 

(A) means any report or study required to be submitted 

by the Secretary under this Act or any Act providing 

authorizations for water resources development projects 

enacted after the date of enactment of this Act to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate that has not been 

so submitted; and 

(B) does not include a feasibility study (as such term 

is defined in section 105(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d)). 

(c) PRIOR GUIDANCE.—Not later than 180 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue the guidance 

required pursuant to each of the following provisions: 

(1) Section 1043(b)(9) of the Water Resources Reform and 

Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note). 

(2) Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2351b). 

(3) Section 8107 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b note). 

(4) Section 8112 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a). 

(5) Section 8116 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (10 U.S.C. 7036 note). 

(6) Section 8136 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (10 U.S.C. 2667 note). 

SEC. 1151. ALTERNATE SEAPORTS. 

(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that 

meeting the operation and maintenance needs at alternate seaports 

is important for the national security of the United States. 

(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 

of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
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a report that includes an assessment of the operation and maintenance needs and backlog for Corps of Engineers projects at alternate 

seaports. 

SEC. 1152. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN. 

Section 8309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3780) is amended— 

(1) by striking subsection (b)(3); and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(c) INTERIM PRE-PLANNED FLOOD STORAGE.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, with the concurrence of 

the Secretary of State, is authorized to compensate, and make 

arrangements with, the Government of Canada for reserving 

and operating 3,600,000 acre-feet of pre-planned flood storage 

per operating year at Hugh Keenleyside Dam, including operations that the Government of Canada may not be obligated 

to provide under the Columbia River Treaty, to minimize the 

flood risk in the Columbia River Basin. 

‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry out this 

subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $37,600,000 

for fiscal year 2025 and $37,600,000, adjusted for inflation 

beginning on August 1, 2024, for each of fiscal years 2026 

and 2027, to remain available until expended. 

‘‘(3) SUNSET.—The authority to compensate, and make 

arrangements with, the Government of Canada under this subsection shall expire on August 31, 2027. 

‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

‘‘(1) COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN.—The term ‘Columbia River 

Basin’ means the entire United States portion of the Columbia 

River watershed. 

‘‘(2) COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY.—The term ‘Columbia River 

Treaty’ means the treaty relating to cooperative development 

of the water resources of the Columbia River Basin, signed 

at Washington January 17, 1961, and entered into force September 16, 1964. 

‘‘(3) FLOOD STORAGE.—The term ‘flood storage’ means the 

usable space in a reservoir that is set aside for impounding 

and releasing water for flood risk management or otherwise 

for regulating stream flows to minimize flood risk. 

‘‘(4) GOVERNMENT OF CANADA.—The term ‘Government of 

Canada’ means the Government of Canada, a Canadian Province, or a subdivision or instrumentality thereof. 

‘‘(5) OPERATING YEAR.—The term ‘operating year’ means 

a 12-month period beginning on August 1 and ending on July 

31. 

‘‘(6) U.S. ENTITY.—The term ‘U.S. entity’ means the entity 

designated by the United States under Article XIV of the 

Columbia River Treaty.’’. 

SEC. 1153. CHALLENGE COST-SHARING PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT 

OF RECREATION FACILITIES. 

Section 225 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(33 U.S.C. 2328) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (b)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘To implement’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To implement’’. 
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(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking 

‘‘non-Federal public and private entities’’ and inserting 

‘‘non-Federal public entities and private nonprofit entities’’; 

and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Before entering into an agreement 

under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that the nonFederal public entity or private nonprofit entity has the 

authority and capability— 

‘‘(A) to carry out the terms of the agreement; and 

‘‘(B) to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of 

a failure to perform.’’; 

(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(c) USER FEES.— 

‘‘(1) COLLECTION OF FEES.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may allow a nonFederal public entity or private nonprofit entity that has 

entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection (b) to 

collect user fees for the use of developed recreation sites 

and facilities, whether developed or constructed by the 

non-Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity or 

the Department of the Army. 

‘‘(B) USE OF VISITOR RESERVATION SERVICES.— 

‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A non-Federal public entity or 

a private nonprofit entity described in subparagraph 

(A) may use, to manage fee collections and reservations 

under this section, any visitor reservation service that 

the Secretary has provided for by contract or interagency agreement, subject to such terms and conditions 

as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 

‘‘(ii) TRANSFER.—The Secretary may transfer, or 

cause to be transferred by another Federal agency, 

to a non-Federal public entity or a private nonprofit 

entity described in subparagraph (A) user fees received 

by the Secretary or other Federal agency under a visitor reservation service described in clause (i) for recreation facilities and natural resources managed by the 

non-Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity 

pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into 

under subsection (b). 

‘‘(2) USE OF FEES.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A non-Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity that collects a user fee under paragraph (1)— 

‘‘(i) may retain up to 100 percent of the fees collected, as determined by the Secretary; and 

‘‘(ii) notwithstanding section 210(b)(4) of the Flood 

Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d–3(b)(4)), shall 

use any retained amounts for operation, maintenance, 

and management activities relating to recreation and 

natural resources at recreation site at which the fee 

is collected. 

‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The use by a non-Federal public 

entity or private nonprofit entity of user fees collected 

under paragraph (1)— 

‘‘(i) shall remain subject to the direction and oversight of the Secretary; and 
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‘‘(ii) shall not affect any existing third-party property interest, lease, or agreement with the Secretary. 

‘‘(3) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The authority of a non-Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity under this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the 

Secretary determines to be necessary to protect the interests 

of the United States.’’; and 

(3) in subsection (d)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘For purposes’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes’’; and 

(B) by striking ‘‘non-Federal public and private entities. 

Any funds received by the Secretary under this section’’ 

and inserting the following: ‘‘non-Federal public entities, 

private nonprofit entities, and other private entities. 

‘‘(2) DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.—Any funds received by the Secretary under this subsection’’; and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

‘‘(1) NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC ENTITY.—The term ‘non-Federal 

public entity’ means a non-Federal public entity as defined 

in the memorandum issued by the Corp of Engineers on April 

4, 2018, and titled ‘Implementation Guidance for Section 1155, 

Management of Recreation Facilities, of the Water Resources 

Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, Public Law 114–322’. 

‘‘(2) PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITY.—The term ‘private nonprofit entity’ means an organization that is described in section 

501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from 

taxation under section 501(a) of that Code.’’. 

SEC. 1154. RETENTION OF RECREATION FEES. 

Section 210(b) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 

460d–3(b)) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Notwithstanding’’ and 

all that follows through ‘‘to establish’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject 

to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of the Army may 

establish’’; 

(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘vehicle. Such maximum 

amount’’ and inserting ‘‘vehicle, which amount’’; and 

(3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(4) USE OF FUNDS.—The fees collected under this subsection shall be credited to the currently applicable appropriation, account, or fund of the Department of the Army as discretionary offsetting collections, and shall be available only to 

the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, for the 

operation and maintenance of recreation sites and facilities 

under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, subject to the condition 

that not less than 80 percent of fees collected at recreation 

areas of a specific water resources development project shall 

be used at such project.’’. 

SEC. 1155. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATED TO WATER DATA. 

It is the sense of Congress that, for the purpose of improving 

water resources management, the Secretary should— 

(1) develop and implement a framework for integrating, 

sharing, and using water data; 

(2) identify and prioritize key water data needed to support 

water resources management and planning, including— 
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(A) water data sets, types, and associated metadata; 

and 

(B) water data infrastructure, technologies, and tools; 

(3) in consultation with other Federal agencies, States, 

Indian Tribes, local governments, and relevant stakeholders, 

develop and adopt common national standards for collecting, 

sharing, and integrating water data, infrastructure, technologies, and tools; 

(4) ensure that water data is publicly accessible and interoperable; 

(5) integrate water data and tools through nationwide 

approaches to data infrastructure, platforms, models, and tool 

development; and 

(6) support the adoption of new technologies and the 

development of tools for water data collection, sharing, and 

standardization. 

SEC. 1156. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS. 

It is the sense of Congress that in carrying out any feasibility 

study, the Secretary should follow, to the maximum extent practicable— 

(1) the guidance described in the memoranda relating to 

‘‘Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits in Feasibility 

Studies’’, dated April 3, 2020, and April 13, 2020, and signed 

by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works and the Director 

of Civil Works, respectively; and 

(2) the policies described in the memorandum relating to 

‘‘Policy Directive – Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits 

in Decision Document’’ dated January 5, 2021, and signed 

by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works. 

Subtitle B—Grace F. Napolitano Priority 

for Water Supply, Water Conservation, 

and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024 

SEC. 1160. SHORT TITLE. 

This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Grace F. Napolitano Priority 

for Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency 

Act of 2024’’. 

SEC. 1161. DECLARATION OF POLICY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the United States for 

the Corps of Engineers, consistent with applicable statutory authorities— 

(1) to maximize opportunities for water supply, water conservation measures, and drought resiliency efforts at and in 

the operation of water resources development projects; 

(2) in accordance with section 301(a) of the Water Supply 

Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), to participate and cooperate 

with States and local interests in developing water supplies 

for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes in 

authorized connection with the construction, maintenance, and 

operation of water resources development projects; and 
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(3) in coordination with non-Federal interests, to enable 

the adoption of water conservation measures and drought resiliency measures that are in alignment with the authorized purposes of water resources development projects. 

(b) FULL CONSIDERATION.—In support of subsection (a), the 

Secretary shall give full consideration to requests and proposals 

from non-Federal interests to utilize the authorities of the Corps 

of Engineers in furtherance of water supply features, water conservation measures, and drought resiliency efforts that are in alignment the authorized purposes of water resources development 

projects. 

(c) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section— 

(1) affects, modifies, or changes— 

(A) the authority of a State to manage, use, or allocate 

the water resources of that State; 

(B) any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; 

(C) any existing water supply agreements between the 

Secretary and the non-Federal interest; 

(D) the authorized purposes of a water resources 

development project; or 

(E) any existing Corps of Engineers authorities; 

(2) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate 

compact governing water; 

(3) diminishes the other priorities and the primary or secondary missions of the Corps of Engineers; or 

(4) shall be interpreted to supersede or modify any written 

agreement between the Federal Government and a non-Federal 

interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this 

Act. 

SEC. 1162. FORECAST-INFORMED RESERVOIR OPERATIONS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—In updating a water control manual for any 

reservoir constructed, owned, or operated by the Secretary, 

including a reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood control 

or navigation pursuant to section 7 of the Act of December 22, 

1944 (33 U.S.C. 709), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent 

practicable, incorporate the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations, subject to the availability of appropriations. 

(b) GUIDELINES.—The Secretary, in coordination with relevant 

Federal and State agencies and non-Federal interests, shall issue 

clear and concise guidelines for incorporating the use of forecastinformed reservoir operations into water control manuals for reservoirs described in subsection (a). 

(c) ASSESSMENT.— 

(1) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall carry out an 

assessment of geographically diverse reservoirs described in 

subsection (a) to determine the viability of using forecastinformed reservoir operations at such reservoirs. 

(2) PRIORITY AREAS.—In carrying out the assessment 

described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include an 

assessment of— 

(A) each reservoir located in the South Pacific Division 

of the Corps of Engineers; and 
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(B) reservoirs located in each of the Northwestern Division and the South Atlantic Division of the Corps of Engineers. 

(3) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this subsection, the 

Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal and State agencies and non-Federal interests. 

(d) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in this section preempts or 

affects any State water law or any interstate compact governing 

water, or otherwise restricts, affects, or amends any other law 

or the authority of any department, instrumentality, or agency 

of the United States related to the operation of reservoirs described 

in subsection (a). 

SEC. 1163. UPDATES TO CERTAIN WATER CONTROL MANUALS. 

Section 8109 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3702) is amended by inserting ‘‘or that incorporate the 

use of forecast-informed reservoir operations into such manuals’’ 

before the period at the end. 

SEC. 1164. EMERGENCY DROUGHT OPERATIONS PILOT PROGRAM. 

(a) DEFINITION OF COVERED PROJECT.—In this section, the term 

‘‘covered project’’ means a project— 

(1) that is located in the State of California, the State 

of Nevada, or the State of Arizona; and 

(2)(A) of the Corps of Engineers for which water supply 

is an authorized purpose; or 

(B) for which the Secretary develops a water control 

manual under section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 

(33 U.S.C. 709). 

(b) EMERGENCY OPERATION DURING DROUGHT.—Consistent with 

other authorized project purposes and in coordination with the 

non-Federal interest, in operating a covered project during a 

drought emergency in the project area, the Secretary may carry 

out a pilot program to operate the covered project with water 

supply as the primary project purpose. 

(c) UPDATES.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary may 

update the water control manual for a covered project to include 

drought operations and contingency plans. 

(d) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall ensure that— 

(1) operations described in that subsection— 

(A) are consistent with water management deviations 

and drought contingency plans in the water control manual 

for the covered project; 

(B) impact only the flood pool managed by the Secretary; and 

(C) shall not be carried out in the event of a forecast 

or anticipated flood or weather event that would require 

flood risk management to take precedence; 

(2) to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary uses 

forecast-informed reservoir operations; and 

(3) the covered project returns to the operations that were 

in place prior to the use of the authority provided under that 

subsection at a time determined by the Secretary, in coordination with the non-Federal interest. 

(e) CONTRIBUTED FUNDS.—The Secretary may receive and 

expend funds contributed by a non-Federal interest to carry out 

activities under this section. 
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(f) REPORT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 

the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program 

carried out under this section. 

(2) INCLUSIONS.—The Secretary shall include in the report 

under paragraph (1) a description of the activities of the Secretary that were carried out for each covered project and any 

lessons learned from carrying out those activities. 

(g) LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in this section— 

(1) affects, modifies, or changes the authorized purposes 

of a covered project; 

(2) affects existing Corps of Engineers authorities, including 

authorities with respect to navigation, hydropower, flood damage reduction, and environmental protection and restoration; 

(3) affects the ability of the Corps of Engineers to provide 

for temporary deviations; 

(4) affects the application of a cost-share requirement under 

section 101, 102, or 103 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211, 2212, 2213); 

(5) supersedes or modifies any written agreement between 

the Federal Government and a non-Federal interest that is 

in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; 

(6) supersedes or modifies any amendment to an existing 

multistate water control plan for the Colorado River Basin, 

if applicable; 

(7) affects any water right in existence on the date of 

enactment of this Act; 

(8) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate 

compact governing water; 

(9) affects existing water supply agreements between the 

Secretary and the non-Federal interest; or 

(10) affects any obligation to comply with the provisions 

of any Federal or State environmental law, including— 

(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 

(B) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 

1251 et seq.); and 

(C) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 

1531 et seq.). 

SEC. 1165. LEVERAGING FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INCREASED 

WATER SUPPLY. 

Section 1118(i) of Water Resources Development Act of 2016 

(43 U.S.C. 390b–2(i)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and 

inserting the following: 

‘‘(2) CONTRIBUTED FUNDS FOR OTHER FEDERAL RESERVOIR

PROJECTS.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to 

receive and expend funds from a non-Federal interest or 

a Federal agency that owns a Federal reservoir project 

described in subparagraph (B) to formulate, review, or 

revise operational documents pursuant to a proposal submitted in accordance with subsection (a) for such a Federal 

reservoir project. 
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‘‘(B) FEDERAL RESERVOIR PROJECTS DESCRIBED.—A Federal reservoir project referred to in subparagraph (A) is 

a reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood 

control or navigation pursuant to section 7 of the Act 

of December 22, 1944 (33 U.S.C. 709).’’. 

TITLE II—STUDIES AND REPORTS 

SEC. 1201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES. 

(a) NEW PROJECTS.—The Secretary is authorized to conduct 

a feasibility study for the following projects for water resources 

development and conservation and other purposes, as identified 

in the reports titled ‘‘Report to Congress on Future Water Resources 

Development’’ submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of 

the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 

U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by Congress: 

(1) YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA.—Project for flood risk 

management, Yavapai County, in the vicinity of the City of 

Cottonwood, Arizona. 

(2) CLEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration, Clear Lake, Lake 

County, California. 

(3) COSUMNES RIVER WATERSHED, CALIFORNIA.—Project for 

flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, 

and related purposes, Cosumnes River watershed, California. 

(4) EASTMAN LAKE, CALIFORNIA.—Project for ecosystem restoration and water supply conservation and recharge, Eastman 

Lake, California. 

(5) HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk management, city of Hesperia, California. 

(6) PILLAR POINT HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood 

risk management and storm damage risk reduction, Pillar Point 

Harbor, California. 

(7) PINE FLAT DAM, CALIFORNIA.—Project for ecosystem restoration, water supply, and recreation, Pine Flat Dam, Fresno 

County, California. 

(8) RIALTO CHANNEL, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rialto Channel, city of Rialto and vicinity, California. 

(9) SALINAS RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration, Salinas River, California. 

(10) SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management, city of San Bernardino, California. 

(11) SAN DIEGO AND ORANGE COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA.— 

Project for flood and coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration, San Diego and Orange Counties, California. 

(12) SAN DIEGO BAY, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management, including sea level rise, San Diego Bay, California. 

(13) SAN FELIPE LAKE AND PAJARO RIVER, SAN BENITO

COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk management, San 

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(14) SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA.—Project for flood risk 

management, including stormwater runoff reduction, City of 

San Mateo, California. 

(15) SANTA ANA RIVER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.—Project for 

flood risk management, water supply, and recreation, Santa 

Ana River, Anaheim, California. 

(16) SANTA ANA RIVER, JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.— 

Project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Santa Ana 

River, Jurupa Valley, California. 

(17) SWEETWATER RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA.—Project for ecosystem restoration and water supply, Sweetwater Reservoir, 

California. 

(18) COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.—Project for ecosystem 

restoration and flood risk management, Fountain Creek, Monument Creek, and Templeton Gap Levee, Colorado Springs and 

Pueblo, Colorado. 

(19) CONNECTICUT SHORELINE, CONNECTICUT.—Project for 

hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Connecticut shoreline, Connecticut. 

(20) ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT.—Project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, including restoring freshwater 

brook floodplain, Enfield, Connecticut. 

(21) HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.—Project for hurricane and 

storm damage risk reduction, Hartford, Connecticut. 

(22) PARK RIVER CONDUIT, CITY OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.—Project for flood risk management, including 

stormwater management, City of Hartford, Connecticut and 

vicinity. 

(23) NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT.—Project for flood risk 

management, Newington, Connecticut. 

(24) CITY OF NORWALK, CONNECTICUT.—Project for flood 

risk management, City of Norwalk, Connecticut, in the vicinity 

of the Norwalk wastewater treatment plant. 

(25) PLYMOUTH, CONNECTICUT.—Project for ecosystem restoration, Plymouth, Connecticut. 

(26) FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rooster River, Fairfield, Connecticut. 

(27) WESTPORT BEACHES, CONNECTICUT.—Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration, Westport, Connecticut. 

(28) WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT.—Project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Windham, Connecticut. 

(29) DELAWARE INLAND BAYS WATERSHED, DELAWARE.— 

Project for flood risk management, hurricane and storm risk 

reduction, and ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization, Delaware Inland Bays watershed, Delaware. 

(30) TOWN OF MILTON, DELAWARE.—Project for flood risk 

management, Town of Milton, Delaware. 

(31) WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.—Project for coastal storm 

risk management, flood risk management, and hurricane and 

storm risk reduction, City of Wilmington, Delaware. 

(32) ANACOSTIA RIVER BANK AND SEAWALLS, DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA AND MARYLAND.—Project for navigation, ecosystem 

restoration, and recreation, including dredging and sediment 

management, Anacostia River bank and seawalls, Washington, 

District of Columbia, and Prince George’s County, Maryland. 
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(33) FLETCHERS COVE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—Project for 

recreation, including dredging, Fletchers Cove, District of 

Columbia. 

(34) EAST LAKE TOHOPEKALIGA, FLORIDA.—Project for flood 

risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment and debris management, East Lake Tohopekaliga, 

Florida. 

(35) FLORIDA SPACEPORT SYSTEM MARINE INTERMODAL

TRANSPORTATION WHARF, FLORIDA.—Project for navigation in 

the vicinity of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 

(36) LAKE CONWAY, FLORIDA.—Project for flood risk 

management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, including 

sediment and debris management, Lake Conway, Florida. 

(37) MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, TAMPA, FLORIDA.—Project 

for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem 

restoration in the vicinity of MacDill Air Force Base, City 

of Tampa, Florida. 

(38) PALATKA BARGE PORT, PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA.— 

Project for navigation, Palatka Barge Port, Putnam County, 

Florida. 

(39) CAMP CREEK TRIBUTARY, GEORGIA.—Project for flood 

risk management and ecosystem restoration, including stream 

restoration, along the Camp Creek Tributary in Fulton County, 

Georgia. 

(40) COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA.—Project for flood risk 

management, City of College Park, Georgia. 

(41) PROCTOR CREEK, SMYRNA, GEORGIA.—Project for flood 

risk management, Proctor Creek, Smyrna, Georgia, including 

Jonquil Driver Stormwater Park. 

(42) TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.—Project for ecosystem restoration and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Tybee 

Island, Georgia, including by incorporating other Federal 

studies conducted on the effect of the construction of Savannah 

Harbor Channel on the shoreline of Tybee Island. 

(43) GUAM.—Project for flood risk management and coastal 

storm risk management, Guam. 

(44) HAWAI‘I KAI, HAWAII.—Project for flood risk management, Hawai‘i Kai, Hawaii. 

(45) KAIAKA-WAIALUA WATERSHED, HAWAII.—Project for 

flood risk management, Kaiaka-Waialua watershed, O‘ahu, 

Hawaii. 

(46) KAUA‘I, HAWAII.—Project for flood risk management 

and coastal storm risk management, County of Kaua‘i, Hawaii. 

(47) MAUI, HAWAII.—Project for flood risk management and 

ecosystem restoration, County of Maui, Hawaii. 

(48) BERWYN, ILLINOIS.—Project for comprehensive flood 

risk management, City of Berwyn, Illinois. 

(49) BUTTERFIELD CREEK, ILLINOIS.—Project for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration, Butterfield Creek, 

Illinois, including the villages of Flossmoor, Matteson, Park 

Forest, and Richton Park. 

(50) FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS.—Project for flood risk 

management, ecosystem restoration, and water supply, Village 

of Franklin Park, Illinois. 

(51) ROCKY RIPPLE, INDIANA.—Project for flood risk management, Town of Rocky Ripple, Indiana. 
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(52) BAYOU RIGAUD TO CAMINADA PASS, LOUISIANA.—Project 

for navigation, Bayou Rigaud to Caminada Pass, Louisiana. 

(53) LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN STORM SURGE REDUCTION

PROJECT, LOUISIANA.—Project for hurricane and storm damage 

risk reduction, Lake Pontchartrain, Orleans, St. Tammany, 

Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. James, St. John, St. Charles, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes, Louisiana. 

(54) LIVINGSTON PARISH FLOOD PROTECTION, LOUISIANA.— 

Project for flood risk management, Livingston Parish, Louisiana. 

(55) NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA.—Project for flood risk 

management, City of Natchitoches, Louisiana. 

(56) NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA, LOUISIANA.—Project for 

ecosystem restoration and water supply, including mitigation 

of saltwater wedges, for the City of New Orleans and metropolitan area, Louisiana. 

(57) COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS.—Project for flood risk management, Coffeyville, Kansas. 

(58) BULLSKIN CREEK IN SHELBY COUNTY, KENTUCKY.— 

Project for ecosystem restoration, including bank stabilization, 

Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. 

(59) CUMBERLAND RIVER, CRITTENDEN COUNTY, LIVINGSTON

COUNTY, AND LYON COUNTY, KENTUCKY.—Project for ecosystem 

restoration, including bank stabilization, Cumberland River, 

Crittenden County, Livingston County, and Lyon County, Kentucky. 

(60) FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY.—Project for flood risk 

management, including bank stabilization, Fulton County, Kentucky. 

(61) SCOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY.—Project for ecosystem restoration, including water supply, Scott County, Kentucky. 

(62) HAGAMAN CHUTE, LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA.— 

Project for navigation, including widening and sediment 

management, Hagaman Chute, Lake Providence, Louisiana. 

(63) BALTIMORE INLAND FLOODING, MARYLAND.—Project for 

inland flood risk management, City of Baltimore and Baltimore 

County, Maryland. 

(64) MARYLAND BEACHES, MARYLAND.—Project for hurricane 

and storm damage risk reduction and flood risk management 

in the vicinity of United States Route 1, Maryland. 

(65) OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND.—Project for flood risk 

management, Ocean City, Maryland. 

(66) BEAVERDAM CREEK, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND.—Project for flood risk management, Beaverdam Creek, 

Prince George’s County, Maryland, in the vicinity of United 

States Route 50 and railroads. 

(67) CAPE COD CANAL, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for recreation, Cape Cod Canal, in the vicinity of Tidal Flats Recreation 

Area, Massachusetts. 

(68) CONNECTICUT RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for 

flood risk management along the Connecticut River, Massachusetts. 

(69) LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for flood risk 

management, City of Leominster, Massachusetts. 

(70) LOWER COBB BROOK, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for flood 

risk management, Lower Cobb Brook, City of Taunton, 

Massachusetts. 
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(71) OAK BLUFFS, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for flood risk 

management, coastal storm risk management, recreation, and 

ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization along 

East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. 

(72) OAK BLUFFS HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for 

coastal storm risk management and navigation, Oak Bluffs 

Harbor north and south jetties, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. 

(73) SQUANTUM CAUSEWAY, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for 

flood and coastal storm risk management, Squantum, in the 

vicinity of East Squantum Street and Dorchester Street Causeway, Quincy, Massachusetts. 

(74) SUNSET BAY, CHARLES RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project 

for navigation, flood risk management, recreation, and ecosystem restoration, including dredging, in the vicinity of Sunset 

Bay, Charles River, cities of Boston, Watertown, and Newton, 

Massachusetts. 

(75) TISBURY, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for coastal storm 

risk management, including shoreline stabilization along Beach 

Road Causeway, Tisbury, Massachusetts. 

(76) TOWN NECK BEACH, SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS.— 

Project for flood risk management and coastal storm risk 

management, including shoreline damage prevention and mitigation, Town Neck Beach, town of Sandwich, Massachusetts. 

(77) WESTPORT HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS.—Project for flood 

risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, 

and navigation, including improvements to the breakwater at 

Westport Harbor, Town of Westport, Massachusetts. 

(78) ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN.—Project for water supply, Ann 

Arbor, Michigan. 

(79) BRIGHTON MILL POND, MICHIGAN.—Project for ecosystem restoration, Brighton Mill Pond, Michigan. 

(80) CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN.—Project for flood risk management, Little Black River, City of Cheboygan, Michigan. 

(81) DEARBORN AND DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN.— 

Project for flood risk management, Dearborn and Dearborn 

Heights, Michigan. 

(82) GRAND TRAVERSE BAY, MICHIGAN.—Project for navigation, Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. 

(83) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.—Project for flood 

risk management and ecosystem restoration, Grand Traverse 

County, Michigan. 

(84) KALAMAZOO RIVER WATERSHED, MICHIGAN.—Project for 

flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Kalamazoo 

River Watershed and tributaries, Michigan. 

(85) LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN.—Project for coastal storm risk 

management, including feasibility of emergency shoreline 

protection, Ludington, Michigan. 

(86) MARYSVILLE, MICHIGAN.—Project for coastal storm risk 

management, including shoreline stabilization, City of 

Marysville, Michigan. 

(87) MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI.—Project for flood risk management, city of McComb, Mississippi. 

(88) MILES CITY, MONTANA.—Project for flood risk management, Miles City, Montana. 

(89) PAHRUMP, NEVADA.—Project for hurricane and storm 

damage risk reduction and flood risk management, Pahrump, 

Nevada. 
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(90) BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW PROVIDENCE, AND SUMMIT, 

NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood risk management, Township 

of Berkeley Heights, Borough of New Providence, and City 

of Summit, New Jersey. 

(91) BERRY’S CREEK, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood risk 

management, Berry’s Creek, New Jersey. 

(92) FLEISCHER BROOK, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood risk 

management, Fleischer Brook, New Jersey. 

(93) GREAT FALLS RACEWAY, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.— 

Project for flood risk management and hydropower, Paterson, 

New Jersey. 

(94) GUTTENBERG, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood risk 

management, Guttenberg, New Jersey, in the vicinity of John 

F. Kennedy Boulevard East. 

(95) PASSAIC RIVER BASIN, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood 

risk management and ecosystem restoration, Bergen, Essex, 

Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. 

(96) PASSAIC RIVER, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.—Project for 

navigation and flood risk management, Passaic River, Paterson, 

New Jersey. 

(97) PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY.—Project for navigation, Borough of Paulsboro, New Jersey. 

(98) VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood 

risk management along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, 

Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey. 

(99) WOLF CREEK, NEW JERSEY.—Project for flood risk 

management, Wolf Creek, Ridgefield, New Jersey. 

(100) DON ̃ A ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.—Project for water 

supply, Don ̃ a Ana County, New Mexico. 

(101) NAMBE RIVER WATERSHED, NEW MEXICO.—Project for 

flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, including 

sediment and debris management, Nambe River Watershed, 

New Mexico. 

(102) OTERO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.—Project for flood risk 

management, Otero County, New Mexico. 

(103) ALLEGHENY RIVER, NEW YORK.—Project for navigation 

and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, New York. 

(104) BABYLON, NEW YORK.—Project for flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, navigation, 

and ecosystem restoration, Town of Babylon, New York. 

(105) BRONX RIVER, NEW YORK.—Project for flood risk 

management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, 

Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers, New York. 

(106) BROOKHAVEN, NEW YORK.—Project for flood risk 

management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and 

ecosystem restoration, Town of Brookhaven, New York. 

(107) HIGHLANDS, NEW YORK.—Project for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration, Highland Brook (also 

known as ‘‘Buttermilk Falls Brook’’) and tributaries, Town of 

Highlands, Orange County, New York. 

(108) INWOOD HILL PARK, NEW YORK.—Project for ecosystem 

restoration, Inwood Hill Park, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, Manhattan, New York. 

(109) ISLIP, NEW YORK.—Project for flood risk management, 

Town of Islip, New York. 
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(110) OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK.—Project for coastal storm 

risk management and flood risk management in the vicinity 

of Tobay Beach, Town of Oyster Bay, New York. 

(111) PASCACK BROOK, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK.— 

Project for flood risk management, Pascack Brook, Rockland 

County, New York, including the Village of Spring Valley. 

(112) SOMERS, NEW YORK.—Project for ecosystem restoration and water supply, Town of Somers, New York. 

(113) SPARKILL CREEK, ORANGETOWN, NEW YORK.—Project 

for flood risk management and streambank erosion, Sparkill 

Creek, Orangetown, New York. 

(114) TURTLE COVE, NEW YORK.—Project for ecosystem restoration, Pelham Bay Park, Eastchester Bay, in the vicinity 

of Turtle Cove, Bronx, New York. 

(115) CAPE FEAR RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, NORTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood risk management, in the vicinity of 

Northeast Cape Fear River and Black River, North Carolina. 

(116) LELAND, NORTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood risk 

management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, 

including bank stabilization, for Jackeys Creek in the Town 

of Leland, North Carolina. 

(117) MARION, NORTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood risk 

management, including riverbank stabilization, along the 

Catawba River, City of Marion, North Carolina. 

(118) PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood 

risk management in the vicinity of North Carolina Highway 

53, Pender County, North Carolina. 

(119) PIGEON RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood 

risk management, Pigeon River, in the vicinity of the towns 

of Clyde and Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. 

(120) COE CREEK, OHIO.—Project for flood risk management, 

Coe Creek, City of Fairview Park, Ohio. 

(121) COLD CREEK, OHIO.—Project for ecosystem restoration, 

Cold Creek, Erie County, Ohio. 

(122) DEFIANCE, OHIO.—Project for flood risk management, 

ecosystem restoration, recreation, and bank stabilization, 

Maumee, Auglaize, and Tiffin Rivers, Defiance, Ohio. 

(123) DILLON LAKE, MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO.—Project 

for ecosystem restoration, recreation, and shoreline erosion 

protection, Dillon Lake, Muskingum and Licking Counties, 

Ohio. 

(124) GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OHIO.—Project for flood and 

coastal storm risk management, ecosystem restoration, recreation, and shoreline erosion protection, Geneva-on-the-Lake, 

Ohio. 

(125) GREAT MIAMI RIVER, OHIO.—Project for flood risk 

management, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, including 

incorporation of existing levee systems, for the Great Miami 

River, Ohio. 

(126) JERUSALEM TOWNSHIP, OHIO.—Project for flood and 

coastal storm risk management and shoreline erosion protection, Jerusalem Township, Ohio. 

(127) LITTLE KILLBUCK CREEK, OHIO.—Project for ecosystem 

restoration, including aquatic invasive species management, 

Little Killbuck Creek, Ohio. 

(128) NILES, OHIO.—Project for flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, City of Niles, Ohio. 
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(129) NINE MILE CREEK, CLEVELAND, OHIO.—Project for flood 

risk management, Nine Mile Creek, Cleveland, Ohio. 

(130) LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS.—Project for 

water supply, including increased needs in southern Oklahoma, 

Lake Texoma, Oklahoma and Texas. 

(131) SARDIS LAKE, OKLAHOMA.—Project for water supply, 

Sardis Lake, Oklahoma. 

(132) SIUSLAW RIVER, FLORENCE, OREGON.—Project for flood 

risk management and streambank erosion, Siuslaw River, Florence, Oregon. 

(133) WILLAMETTE RIVER, LANE COUNTY, OREGON.—Project 

for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Willamette River, Lane County, Oregon. 

(134) ALLEGHENY RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.—Project for 

navigation and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, 

Pennsylvania. 

(135) BOROUGH OF NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.—Project 

for flood risk management, including dredging along the Schuylkill River, in the Borough of Norristown and vicinity, Pennsylvania. 

(136) BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.—Project for 

alternate water supply, Borough of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 

(137) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.—Project for ecosystem 

restoration and recreation, including shoreline stabilization, 

South Wetlands Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

(138) WEST NORRITON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA.—Project 

for flood risk management and streambank erosion, Stony 

Creek, in the vicinity of Whitehall Road, West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania. 

(139) GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rı ́o Guamanı ́, Guayama, Puerto Rico. 

(140) NARANJITO, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rı ́o Guadiana, Naranjito, Puerto Rico. 

(141) OROCOVIS, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rı ́o Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico. 

(142) PONCE, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk management, Rı ́o Inabo ́n, Ponce, Puerto Rico. 

(143) SANTA ISABEL, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk 

management, Rı ́o Descalabrado, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. 

(144) YAUCO, PUERTO RICO.—Project for flood risk management, Rı ́o Yauco, Yauco, Puerto Rico. 

(145) UNION COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.—Project for flood 

risk management, water supply, and recreation, Union County, 

South Carolina. 

(146) DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.—Project for flood risk 

management, City of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. 

(147) GREENE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.—Project for water 

supply, including evaluation of Nolichucky River capabilities, 

Greene County, Tennessee. 

(148) GALVESTON BAY, TEXAS.—Project for navigation, Galveston Bay, Texas. 

(149) GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS.—Project for flood risk 

management, Guadalupe County, including City of Santa Clara, 

Texas. 

(150) HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.—Project for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration, Halls Bayou, Harris 

County, Texas. 
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(151) WINOOSKI RIVER BASIN, VERMONT.—Project for flood 

risk management and ecosystem restoration, Winooski River 

basin, Vermont. 

(152) CEDARBUSH CREEK, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA.— 

Project for navigation, Cedarbush Creek, Gloucester County, 

Virginia. 

(153) CHICKAHOMINY RIVER, JAMES CITY COUNTY, VIRGINIA.—Project for flood and coastal storm risk management, 

Chickahominy River, James City County, Virginia. 

(154) JAMES CITY COUNTY, VIRGINIA.—Project for flood risk 

management and navigation, James City County, Virginia. 

(155) TIMBERNECK CREEK, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA.— 

Project for navigation, Timberneck Creek, Gloucester County, 

Virginia. 

(156) YORK RIVER, YORK COUNTY, VIRGINIA.—Project for 

flood risk management and coastal storm risk management, 

York River, York County, Virginia. 

(157) GRAYS BAY, WASHINGTON.—Project for navigation, 

flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration, Grays Bay, 

Wahkiakum County, Washington. 

(158) WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.—Project for flood 

risk management and sediment management, Grays River, in 

the vicinity of Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington. 

(159) WIND, KLICKITAT, HOOD, DESCHUTES, ROCK CREEK, 

AND JOHN DAY TRIBUTARIES, COLUMBIA RIVER, WASHINGTON.— 

Project for ecosystem restoration, Wind, Klickitat, Hood, 

Deschutes, Rock Creek, and John Day tributaries, Columbia 

River, Washington. 

(160) ARCADIA, WISCONSIN.—Project for flood risk management, city of Arcadia, Wisconsin. 

(161) CITY OF LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN.—Project for flood 

risk management, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. 

(162) RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN.—Project for ecosystem restoration, city of River Falls, Wisconsin. 

(b) PROJECT MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary is authorized to 

conduct a feasibility study for the following project modifications: 

(1) BLACK WARRIOR AND TOMBIGBEE RIVERS, ALABAMA.— 

Modifications to the project for navigation, Coffeeville Lock 

and Dam, authorized pursuant to section 4 of the Act of July 

5, 1884 (chapter 229, 23 Stat. 148; 35 Stat. 818), and portion 

of the project for navigation, Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, 

Alabama and Mississippi, consisting of the Demopolis Lock 

and Dam on the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway, Alabama, 

authorized by section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 

19, 59 Stat. 17), for construction of new locks to maintain 

navigability. 

(2) LUXAPALILA CREEK, ALABAMA.—Modifications to the 

project for flood risk management, Luxapalila Creek, Alabama, 

authorized pursuant to section 203 of the Flood Control Act 

of 1958 (72 Stat. 307). 

(3) OSCEOLA HARBOR, ARKANSAS.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation, Osceola Harbor, Arkansas, authorized 

under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 

U.S.C. 577), to evaluate the expansion of the harbor. 

(4) FARMINGTON DAM, CALIFORNIA.—Modifications to the 

project for flood control and other purposes, the Calaveras 
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River and Littlejohn Creek and tributaries, California, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 

665, 58 Stat. 902), for improved flood risk management and 

to support water supply recharge and storage. 

(5) HUMBOLDT HARBOR AND BAY, CALIFORNIA.—Modifications to the project for navigation, Humboldt Harbor and Bay, 

California, authorized by the first section of the Act of July 

3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 932; 82 Stat. 732; 110 Stat. 

3663), for additional deepening and widening. 

(6) MADERA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Modifications to the 

project for flood risk management, water supply, and ecosystem 

restoration, Chowchilla River, Ash Slough, and Berenda Slough, 

Madera County, California, authorized pursuant to section 6 

of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1595; 52 

Stat. 1225). 

(7) SACRAMENTO RIVER INTEGRATED FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, CALIFORNIA.—Modifications to the project for flood control, Sacramento River, California, authorized by section 2 of 

the Act of March 1, 1917 (chapter 144, 39 Stat. 949; 76 Stat. 

1197), to enhance flood risk reduction, to incorporate natural 

and nature-based features, and to incorporate modifications 

to the portion of such project north of the Freemont Weir 

for the purposes of integrating management of such system 

with the adjacent floodplain. 

(8) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER BASIN, CALIFORNIA.—Modifications 

to the project for flood control, Sacramento-San Joaquin Basin 

Streams, California, authorized pursuant to the resolution of 

the Committee on Public Works of the House of Representatives 

adopted on May 8, 1964 (docket number 1371), for improved 

flood risk management, including dredging. 

(9) THAMES RIVER, CONNECTICUT.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized 

by section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 

Stat. 13), to increase authorized depth. 

(10) WAIMEA RIVER, KAUA‘I, HAWAII.—Modifications to the 

project for coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration, Waimea River, Kaua‘i, Hawaii, authorized pursuant 

to section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 

701s), to improve protection provided by levees and flood control 

features. 

(11) CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL DISPERSAL BARRIER, ILLINOIS.—Modifications to the project for Chicago Sanitary 

and Ship Canal and Dispersal Barrier, Illinois, initiated under 

section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(33 U.S.C. 2309a; 118 Stat. 1352), for the construction of an 

emergency access boat ramp in the vicinity of Romeoville, 

Illinois. 

(12) EAST SAINT LOUIS AND VICINITY, ILLINOIS.—Modifications to the project for environmental restoration and recreation, authorized by section 1001(18) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1052), to reevaluate levels 

of flood risk management and integrate the Spring Lake Project, 

as recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers issued 

on December 22, 2004. 

(13) DELAWARE RIVER MAINSTEM AND CHANNEL DEEPENING, 

DELAWARE, NEW JERSEY, AND PENNSYLVANIA.—Modifications to 

the project for navigation, Delaware River Mainstem and 
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Channel Deepening, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, 

authorized by section 101(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802; 113 Stat. 300; 114 Stat. 

2602), to increase the authorized depth. 

(14) HANAPE ̄PE ̄ RIVER, HAWAII.—Modifications to the project 

for local flood protection, Hanape ̄pe ̄ River, island of Kaua‘i, 

Hawaii, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 

1944 (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 903), for ecosystem restoration 

and to improve protection provided by levees and flood control 

features. 

(15) LAUPA ̄ HOEHOE HARBOR, HAWAII.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation, Laupa ̄hoehoe Harbor, Hawaii, authorized 

pursuant to section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 

(74 Stat. 486), for seawall repair and mitigation. 

(16) CALCASIEU RIVER AND PASS, LOUISIANA.—Modifications 

to the project for navigation, Calcasieu River and Pass, Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor 

Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 481; 121 Stat. 1126), including channel 

deepening and jetty improvements. 

(17) MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, OUACHITA RIVER, 

LOUISIANA.—Modifications to the project for flood control of 

the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 

authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 

(chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), to include bank stabilization on 

the portion of the project consisting of the Ouachita River 

from Monroe to Caldwell Parishes, Louisiana. 

(18) MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, OUACHITA RIVER, LOUISIANA.—Modifications to the project for flood control of 

the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 

authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 

(chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), to study the feasibility of adding 

62 miles of the east bank of the Ouachita River Levee System 

at and below Monroe Parish to Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. 

(19) NEW BEDFORD, FAIRHAVEN, AND ACUSHNET, MASSACHU- SETTS.—Modifications to the project for hurricane-flood protection at New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet, Massachusetts, 

authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 

(72 Stat. 305), for navigation improvements and evaluation 

of the current barrier function. 

(20) HODGES VILLAGE DAM, OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS.— Modifications to the project for flood risk management, Hodges 

Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts, authorized pursuant to 

section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), 

to add recreation and ecosystem restoration as a project purpose, including in the vicinity of Greenbriar Park. 

(21) HOLLAND HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—Modifications to the 

portion of the project for navigation Holland (Black Lake), 

Michigan, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 

14, 1880 (chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 46 Stat. 

929; 49 Stat. 1036; 68 Stat. 1252), consisting of the Federal 

Channel of Holland Harbor, for additional deepening. 

(22) MONROE HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation, Monroe Harbor, Michigan, authorized 

by the first section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 

46 Stat. 930), for additional deepening. 
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(23) PORT HURON, MICHIGAN.—Modifications to the project 

for navigation, Channels in Lake Saint Clair Michigan, authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (chapter 

831, 49 Stat. 1036), for additional deepening at the mouth 

of the Black River, Port Huron, Michigan. 

(24) SAINT JOSEPH HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—Modifications to 

the portion of the project for navigation, Saint Joseph, 

Michigan, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 

14, 1880 (chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 49 Stat. 

1036; 72 Stat. 299), consisting of the Federal Channel of Saint 

Joseph Harbor, for additional deepening. 

(25) SAINT MARYS RIVER, MICHIGAN.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation Middle and West Neebish channels, Saint 

Marys River, Michigan, authorized by the first section of the 

Act of June 13, 1902 (chapter 1079, 32 Stat. 361; 70 Stat. 

54), to bring the channels to a consistent depth. 

(26) BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY.—Modifications to the project 

for navigation, Jersey Flats and Bayonne, New Jersey, authorized by the first section of the Act of September 22, 1922 

(chapter 427, 42 Stat. 1038), for improvements to the navigation 

channel, including channel extension, widening, and deepening, 

in the vicinity of Bayonne, New Jersey. 

(27) SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE DAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE.—Modifications to the project for flood protection and recreation, Surry 

Mountain Lake dam, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the 

Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1572; 52 Stat. 

1216; 58 Stat. 892), to add ecosystem restoration as a project 

purpose, and to install the proper gates and related equipment 

at Surry Mountain Lake to support stream flow augmentation 

releases. 

(28) LONG BEACH, NEW YORK.—Modifications to the project 

for storm damage reduction, Atlantic Coast of Long Island 

from Jones Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, Long Beach Island, 

New York, authorized by section 101(a)(21) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3665), to include 

additional replacement of beach groins to offer storm protection, 

erosion prevention, and reduce the need for future renourishment. 

(29) BALD HEAD ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA.—Modifications 

to the project for hurricane-flood control protection, Cape Fear 

to the North Carolina-South Carolina State line, North Carolina, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 

1966 (80 Stat. 1419), to add coastal storm risk management 

and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, including 

shoreline stabilization, as an authorized purpose of the project 

for the village of Bald Head Island, North Carolina. 

(30) MOSQUITO CREEK LAKE, TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO.— 

Modifications to the project for flood risk management and 

water supply, Mosquito Creek Lake, Trumbull County, Ohio. 

(31) RENO BEACH-HOWARD FARMS, OHIO.—Modifications to 

the project for flood control, Reno Beach-Howard Farms, Ohio, 

authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 

(62 Stat. 1178), to improve project levees and to provide flood 

damage risk reduction to the portions of Jerusalem Township, 

Ohio, not currently benefited by the project. 

(32) DELAWARE RIVER, MANTUA CREEK (FORT MIFFLIN) AND

MARCUS HOOK, PENNSYLVANIA.—Modifications to the project for 
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navigation, Delaware River, Philadelphia to the sea, authorized 

by the first section of the Act of June 25, 1910 (chapter 382, 

36 Stat. 637; 46 Stat. 921; 49 Stat. 1030; 52 Stat. 803; 59 

Stat. 14; 68 Stat. 1249; 72 Stat. 297), to deepen the anchorage 

areas at Mantua Creek (Fort Mifflin) and Marcus Hook. 

(33) LITTLE CONEMAUGH, STONYCREEK, AND CONEMAUGH

RIVERS, PENNSYLVANIA.—Modifications to the project for ecosystem restoration, recreation, and flood risk management, 

Little Conemaugh, Stonycreek, and Conemaugh rivers, Pennsylvania. 

(34) CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.—Modifications to the 

project for navigation, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 

authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709), including improvements 

to address potential or actual changed conditions on that portion of the project that serves the North Charleston Terminal. 

(35) ADDICKS AND BARKER RESERVOIRS, TEXAS.—Modifications to the project for flood risk management, Addicks and 

Barker Reservoirs, Texas, authorized pursuant to the project 

for Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, Texas, under section 

3a of the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1414; 

68 Stat. 1258). 

(36) GALVESTON BAY AREA, TEXAS.—Modifications to the 

following projects for deepening and associated dredged material placement, disposal, and environmental mitigation navigation: 

(A) The project for navigation, Galveston Bay Area, 

Texas City Channel, Texas, authorized by section 201 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 

4090). 

(B) The project for navigation and environmental restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas, 

authorized by section 101(a)(30) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666). 

(C) The project for navigation, Galveston Harbor 

Channel Extension Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation 

Channels, Texas, authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3836). 

(D) The project for navigation, Houston Ship Channel 

Expansion Channel Improvement Project, Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties, Texas, authorized by section 

401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2734). 

(37) GALVESTON HARBOR CHANNEL EXTENSION PROJECT, 

HOUSTON-GALVESTON NAVIGATION CHANNELS, TEXAS.—Modifications to the project for navigation, Galveston Harbor Channel 

Extension Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, 

Texas, authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3836), to include further 

deepening and extension of the Federal channel and Turning 

Basin 2. 

(38) GATHRIGHT RESERVOIR AND FALLING SPRING DAM, VIRGINIA.—Modifications to the project for navigation and flood 

control, Gathright Reservoir and Falling Spring dam, Virginia, 

authorized by section 10 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 

(60 Stat. 645), to include recreation as an authorized project 

purpose. 
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(39) MOUNT ST. HELENS SEDIMENT CONTROL, WASHINGTON.—Modifications to the project for sediment control and 

navigation, Mount St. Helens, Washington, authorized by 

chapter IV of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 

1985 (99 Stat. 318; 114 Stat. 2612), to include dredging to 

address flood risk management and navigation for federally 

authorized channels on the Cowlitz River and at the confluence 

of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers. 

(40) MONONGAHELA RIVER, WEST VIRGINIA.—Modifications 

to the project for recreation, Monongahela River, West Virginia. 

(c) SPECIAL RULE.—Each study authorized by subsection (b) 

shall be considered a new phase investigation and afforded the 

same treatment as a general reevaluation. 

(d) SPECIAL RULE, ST. MARYS RIVER, MICHIGAN.—The cost of 

the study under subsection (b)(25) shall be at Federal expense. 

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR PROJECTS FROM

CAP AUTHORITIES.— 

(1) CEDAR POINT SEAWALL, SCITUATE, MASSACHUSETTS.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may conduct a feasibility study for the project for hurricane and storm damage 

risk reduction, Cedar Point Seawall, Scituate, Massachusetts. 

(B) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), 

the Secretary shall use any relevant information from the 

project described in that paragraph that was carried out 

under section 3 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 

426g). 

(2) JONES LEVEE, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may conduct a feasibility study for the project for flood risk management, 

Jones Levee, Pierce County, Washington. 

(B) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), 

the Secretary shall use any relevant information from the 

project described in that paragraph that was carried out 

under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 

U.S.C. 701s). 

(3) HATCH, NEW MEXICO.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may conduct a feasibility study for the project for flood risk management, 

Hatch, New Mexico. 

(B) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), 

the Secretary shall use any relevant information from the 

project described in that paragraph that was carried out 

under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 

U.S.C. 701s). 

(4) FORT GEORGE INLET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may conduct a feasibility study to modify the project for navigation, Fort 

George Inlet, Jacksonville, Florida, to include navigation 

improvements or shoreline erosion prevention or mitigation 

as a result of the project. 

(B) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), 

the Secretary shall use any relevant information from the 

project described in that paragraph that was carried out 

under section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 

(33 U.S.C. 426i). 
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SEC. 1202. EXPEDITED MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FEASIBILITY 

STUDIES. 

The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the following 

feasibility studies, as modified by this section, and if the Secretary 

determines that a project that is the subject of the feasibility 

study is justified in the completed report, may proceed directly 

to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project: 

(1) MARE ISLAND STRAIT, CALIFORNIA.—The study for 

navigation, Mare Island Straight channel, authorized by section 

406 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 

Stat. 323; 136 Stat. 3753), is modified to authorize the Secretary 

to consider the benefits of deepening the channel to support 

activities of the Secretary of the department in which the 

Coast Guard is operating. 

(2) SAVANNAH HARBOR, GEORGIA.—Section 8201(b)(4) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3750) 

is amended by striking ‘‘, without evaluation of additional deepening’’ and inserting ‘‘, including evaluation of additional deepening’’. 

(3) HONOLULU HARBOR, HAWAII.—The study to modify the 

project for navigation, Honolulu, Hawaii, authorized by the 

first section of the Act of March 3, 1905 (chapter 1482, 33 

Stat. 1146; 136 Stat. 3750), is modified to authorize the Secretary to consider the benefits of the project modification on 

disaster resilience and enhanced national security from utilization of the harbor by the Department of Defense. 

(4) ALEXANDRIA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LOUISIANA.—The 

study for flood control, navigation, wetland conservation and 

restoration, wildlife habitat, commercial and recreational 

fishing, saltwater intrusion, freshwater and sediment diversion, 

and other purposes, in the area drained by the intercepted 

drainage system of the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection 

Levee, from Alexandria, Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico, being 

carried out under Committee Resolution 2535 of the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, adopted July 23, 1997, is modified to include 

the parishes of Pointe Coupee, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, 

Acadia, Iberville, and Cameron within the scope of the study. 

(5) SAW MILL RIVER, NEW YORK.—The study for flood risk 

management and ecosystem restoration to address areas in 

the City of Yonkers and the Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson 

within the 100-year flood zone, Saw Mill River, New York, 

authorized by section 8201(a)(70) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3748), is modified to 

authorize the Secretary to include within the scope of the 

study areas surrounding the City of Yonkers and the Village 

of Hastings-on-the-Hudson and the Village of Elmsford and 

the Village of Ardsley. 

SEC. 1203. EXPEDITED COMPLETION. 

(a) FEASIBILITY STUDIES.—The Secretary shall expedite the 

completion of a feasibility study or general reevaluation report 

(as applicable) for each of the following projects, and if the Secretary 

determines that the project is justified in a completed report, may 

proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and 

design of the project: 
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(1) Project for flood risk management, Upper Guyandotte 

River Basin, West Virginia. 

(2) Project for flood risk management, Kanawha River 

Basin, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. 

(3) Project for flood risk management, Cave Buttes Dam, 

Phoenix, Arizona. 

(4) Project for flood risk management, McMicken Dam and 

Trilby Wash, Maricopa County, Arizona. 

(5) Project for ecosystem restoration, Rio Salado Oeste, 

Phoenix, Arizona. 

(6) Modifications to the portion of the project for flood 

control, water conservation, and related purposes, Russian 

River Basin, California, consisting of the Coyote Valley Dam, 

authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 

(64 Stat. 177; 130 Stat. 1682), to add environmental restoration 

as a project purpose and to increase water supply and improve 

reservoir operations. 

(7) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Lower San Joaquin River, Lathrop and Manteca, California, as described in section 1322(b)(2)(F) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1707). 

(8) Project for flood risk management, Lower San Joaquin 

River, San Joaquin Valley, California. 

(9) Beneficial use opportunities at the Petaluma River 

Marsh Restoration project, California. 

(10) Modifications to Pine Flat Dam, California, authorized 

pursuant to a 1964 Congressional Resolution of the House 

Committee on Public Works, and constructed pursuant to the 

Flood Control Act of 1944. 

(11) Project for flood risk management, Stratford, Connecticut. 

(12) Modifications to the Broward County Water Preserve 

Areas Project, Broward County, Florida, to address costs that 

exceed the maximum project cost pursuant to section 902 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4183). 

(13) Modifications to Central and Southern Florida, Canal 

111 (C-111) South Dade Project, Florida, authorized by section 

401(7) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 

Stat. 2741). 

(14) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction 

and coastal storm risk management, Volusia County, Florida, 

authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, dated 

February 16, 2000. 

(15) Project for flood risk management, Waimea River, 

County of Kaua‘i, Hawaii. 

(16) Modifications to the project for flood risk management, 

Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, authorized by section 

8201(b)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3750). 

(17) Project for ecosystem restoration, flood risk management, and recreation, Newport, Kentucky, authorized by section 

8201(a)(32) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3746). 
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(18) Project for navigation, Bayou Sorrel Lock, Louisiana, 

authorized by the resolution of the United States Senate Committee on Public Works on September 29, 1972, and the resolution of the House of Representatives Committee on Public 

Works on October 12, 1972. 

(19) Project for flood risk management, Mississippi River 

and Tributaries, Morgan City, Lower Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana. 

(20) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction 

and ecosystem restoration, Southwest Coastal Louisiana, 

authorized by section 1401(8) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1715). 

(21) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Charles River, Massachusetts, authorized by section 

8201(a)(35) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3746). 

(22) General reevaluation report for the project for flood 

risk management, Lower Saddle River Flood Protection, New 

Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4119). 

(23) Project for flood risk management, Rahway River, 

Rahway, New Jersey. 

(24) Project for flood risk management along the Peckman 

River Basin in the townships of Verona (and surrounding area), 

Cedar Grove, and West Caldwell, New Jersey, authorized by 

section 8201(a)(58) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (136 Stat. 3747). 

(25) Project for flood risk management, Morris County, 

New Jersey, authorized by section 8201(a)(59) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3747). 

(26) Northeast Levee System portion of the project for 

flood control and other purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 

authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 

688, 49 Stat. 1573). 

(27) Project for navigation, Menominee River, Menominee, 

Wisconsin. 

(28) General reevaluation report for the project for flood 

risk management and other purposes, East St. Louis and 

Vicinity, Illinois. 

(29) General reevaluation report for project for flood risk 

management, Green Brook, New Jersey. 

(30) Project for ecosystem restoration, Imperial Streams 

Salton Sea, California. 

(31) Modification of the project for navigation, Honolulu 

Deep Draft Harbor, Hawaii. 

(32) Project for shoreline damage mitigation, Burns Waterway Harbor, Indiana. 

(33) Project for hurricane and coastal storm risk management, Dare County Beaches, North Carolina. 

(34) Modification of the project for flood protection and 

recreation, Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire, including 

for consideration of low flow augmentation. 

(35) Project for coastal storm risk management, Virginia 

Beach and vicinity, Virginia. 

(36) Project for secondary water source identification, 

Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of 

Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. 
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(b) STUDY REPORTS.—The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a Chief’s Report or Director’s Report (as applicable) for 

each of the following projects for the project to be considered for 

authorization: 

(1) Modification of the project for navigation, Norfolk Harbors and Channels, Anchorage F segment, Norfolk, Virginia. 

(2) Project for ecosystem restoration, Claiborne and Millers 

Ferry Locks and Dam Fish Passage, Lower Alabama River, 

Alabama. 

(3) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Surf 

City, North Carolina. 

(4) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Nassau 

County Back Bays, New York. 

(5) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Ala Wai, 

Hawaii. 

(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South 

Florida Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Lake 

Okeechobee Watershed Restoration, Florida. 

(7) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Amite 

River and tributaries, Louisiana. 

(8) Project for ecosystem restoration, Biscayne Bay and 

Southern Everglades, Florida, authorized by section 601 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680). 

(9) Project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Los 

Angeles River, California, authorized by section 1407(7) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1714). 

(c) PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following: 

(1) Project for flood control, Lower Mud River, Milton, 

West Virginia, authorized by section 580 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3790; 114 Stat. 2612; 121 

Stat. 1154). 

(2) Project for dam safety modifications, Bluestone Dam, 

West Virginia, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act 

of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1586). 

(3) Project for flood risk management, Tulsa and West– 

Tulsa Levee System, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, authorized by 

section 401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2735). 

(4) Project for flood risk management, Little Colorado River, 

Navajo County, Arizona. 

(5) Project for flood risk management, Rio de Flag, Flagstaff, Arizona. 

(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Va Shly’Ay Akimel, 

Maricopa Indian Reservation, Arizona. 

(7) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration, Quincy Bay, 

Illinois, Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program. 

(8) Major maintenance on Laupa ̄hoehoe Harbor, County 

of Hawai‘i, Hawaii. 

(9) Project for flood risk management, Green Brook, New 

Jersey. 

(10) Water control manual update for water supply and 

flood control, Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Globe, Arizona. 

(11) Repairs to recontour and stabilize the slope at Lake 

Dardanelle Lock and Dam, Arkansas. 

(12) Project for environmental restoration, Hamilton Airfield, California, authorized by section 101(b)(3) of the Water 
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Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 279; 121 Stat. 

1110). 

(13) Water control manual update for Oroville Dam, Butte 

County, California. 

(14) Water control manual update for New Bullards Dam, 

Yuba County, California. 

(15) Project for flood and storm risk management and 

ecosystem restoration at the San Francisco International Airport, California, authorized by section 142 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2930). 

(16) San Francisco Bay Beneficial Use Pilot Project, California, being carried out under section 1122 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1645). 

(17) Project for flood risk management in Westminster, 

East Garden Grove, California, authorized by section 401(2) 

of Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2735). 

(18) Comprehensive plan for the Chattahoochee River Basin 

Program, authorized by section 8144 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3724). 

(19) Repairs to the project for flood risk management, federally authorized levee, Grand Tower and Degognia and Fountain 

Bluff Levee System, Illinois, in the vicinity of the community 

of Cora. 

(20) Repairs to the project for flood risk management, Covington levee system, Covington, Kentucky. 

(21) Project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam, Tennessee River, Kentucky, authorized by section 101(a)(13) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3664). 

(22) Project for flood risk management, Morgan City, Louisiana. 

(23) Project for hurricane and storm risk reduction, Upper 

Barataria Basin, Louisiana. 

(24) Project for ecosystem restoration, Mid-Chesapeake 

Bay, Maryland. 

(25) Maintenance dredging for the Back River Channel 

project, Weymouth, Massachusetts. 

(26) Project for navigation, Big Bay Harbor of Refuge, 

Michigan. 

(27) Project for George W. Kuhn Headwaters Outfall, 

Michigan. 

(28) Improvements to the Red Run Inter-County Drain 

Restoration project, Macomb and Oakland Counties, Michigan. 

(29) Updated hydrologic analysis for the town of Estancia, 

Torrance County, New Mexico. 

(30) Environmental impact statement to accompany the 

feasibility study for the project for navigation, Wilmington 

Harbor, North Carolina, conducted pursuant to section 203 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2231), and conditionally authorized by section 403(a)(5) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2743). 

(31) Maintenance dredging at the Rocky River Harbor, 

Ohio. 

(32) The portion of the project for flood control and other 

purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 

5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573), 

to bring the Northwest Levee System into compliance with 

current flood mitigation standards. 
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(33) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, 

San Juan Metropolitan Area Coastal Storm Risk Management, 

Puerto Rico, authorized by section 8401(3) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842). 

(34) Sediment management plan along the Missouri River, 

Lewis and Clark Lake, South Dakota. 

(35) Project for navigation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 

Brazos River Floodgates and Colorado River Locks, Texas, 

authorized by section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734). 

(36) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction 

and shoreline erosion protection, Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas, 

United States Virgin Islands. 

(37) Maintenance dredging of the federally authorized 

navigation channels, Parrotts Creek, Jackson Creek, and Horn 

Harbor, Virginia. 

(38) Project for navigation, Seattle Harbor Navigation 

Improvement Project, Washington, authorized by section 

1401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 

Stat. 3836), deepening the East Waterway at the Port of Seattle. 

(39) Project for shoreline stabilization, Clarksville, Indiana. 

(d) CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAMS.—The Secretary shall, 

to the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the 

following projects: 

(1) Projects for flood control under section 205 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) for the following areas: 

(A) Ak-Chin Levee, Pinal County, Arizona. 

(B) McCormick Wash, Globe, Arizona. 

(C) Rose and Palm Garden Washes, Douglas, Arizona. 

(D) Lower Santa Cruz River, Arizona. 

(E) North, South, and Middle Fork, Kentucky River, 

Kentucky, including the development of a flood warning 

emergency evacuation plan. 

(F) Swannanoa River watershed, Buncombe County, 

North Carolina. 

(2) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration under section 

206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 

2330) for the following areas: 

(A) Corazon de los Tres Rios del Norte, Pima County, 

Arizona. 

(B) Lake Elsinore, California. 

(3) Project for hurricane and storm damage reduction under 

section 3 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g), 

Stratford, Connecticut. 

(4) Project modifications for improvements to the environment, under section 1135 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a), for the following areas: 

(A) Hayward Creek and Eaton Pond watershed, 

Massachusetts. 

(B) Smelt Brook Tributary to the Weymouth-Fore 

River, Massachusetts. 

(C) Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire. 

(5) Project for emergency streambank erosion and shoreline 

protection under section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 

(33 U.S.C. 701r) for Muddy Creek, Otoe County, Nebraska. 
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(e) TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall, to 

the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following projects and studies in the following locations under the 

Tribal partnership program under section 203 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269): 

(1) Maricopa (Ak-Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona. 

(2) Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, associated with the 

Gila River Indian Community, Arizona. 

(3) Navajo Nation, Bird Springs, Arizona. 

(f) WATERSHED ASSESSMENTS.— (1) GREAT LAKES COASTAL RESILIENCY STUDY.—The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite the 

Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study authorized by section 

1219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 

Stat. 3811; 134 Stat. 2683; 136 Stat. 3752). 

(2) UPPER MISSISSIPPI AND ILLINOIS RIVERS.—The Secretary 

shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion 

of the watershed assessment for flood risk management, Upper 

Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, authorized by section 1206 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1686; 

134 Stat. 2687). 

(g) EXPEDITED PROSPECTUS.—The Secretary shall prioritize the 

completion of the prospectus for the United States Moorings 

Facility, Portland, Oregon, required for authorization of funding 

from the revolving fund established by the first section of the 

Civil Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576). 

(h) DISPOSITION STUDY.—The Secretary shall expedite completion of the disposition study for the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock 

and Dam, Minnesota, pursuant to section 216 of the Flood Control 

Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a). 

SEC. 1204. EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF OTHER FEASIBILITY STUDIES. 

(a) CEDAR PORT NAVIGATION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CHANNEL DEEPENING PROJECT, BAYTOWN, TEXAS.—The Secretary 

shall expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study 

for the project for navigation, Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening Project, Baytown, Texas, under 

section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(33 U.S.C. 2231(b)). 

(b) SABINE–NECHES WATERWAY NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT, TEXAS.—The Secretary shall expedite the review and 

coordination of the feasibility study for the project for navigation, 

Sabine–Neches Waterway, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)). 

(c) LA QUINTA EXPANSION PROJECT, TEXAS.—The Secretary 

shall expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study 

for the project for navigation, La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus 

Christi, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)). 

(d) RAYMONDVILLE DRAIN PROJECT, TEXAS.—The Secretary shall 

expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for 

the project for flood control, Raymondville Drain Project, Lower 

Rio Grande Basin, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)). 

SEC. 1205. CORPS OF ENGINEERS REPORTS. 

(a) REPORT ON RECREATIONAL ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH

DISABILITIES.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on access for individuals 

with disabilities to covered recreational areas. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the 

report submitted under paragraph (1)— 

(A) existing policies or guidance for complying with 

the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act 

of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) at covered recreational 

areas; 

(B) a complete list of covered recreational areas, and 

the status of each covered recreational area with respect 

to compliance with the requirements of such Act; 

(C) identification of policy changes, internal guidance 

changes, or changes to shoreline management plans that 

may result in increased access for individuals with disabilities to covered recreational areas, including access to 

fishing-related recreational activities at covered recreational areas; 

(D) an analysis of barriers that exist for covered recreational areas to fully comply with the requirements of 

such Act; and 

(E) identification of specific covered recreational areas 

that could be improved or modified to better accommodate 

visitors with disabilities, including to increase recreational 

fishing access for individuals with disabilities. 

(3) COVERED RECREATIONAL AREA DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘covered recreational area’’ means all sites 

constructed, owned, operated, or maintained by the Secretary 

that are used for recreational purposes. 

(b) REPORT ON TURBIDITY IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 

OREGON.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on instances of high turbidity in a reservoir in the Willamette Valley resulting from 

a drawdown in the reservoir. 

(2) SCOPE.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 

shall— 

(A) collaborate with any relevant Federal, State, and 

non-Federal entities; 

(B) identify and report instances during the 10-year 

period preceding the date of enactment of this Act in which 

turbidity concerns have arisen following a drawdown at 

a reservoir in the Willamette Valley, including Foster Lake 

and Green Peter Lake; 

(C) report on turbidity monitoring that the Secretary 

performs during drawdowns to identify, and if necessary 

correct, turbidity issues; 

(D) provide a summary of turbidity monitoring records 

collected during drawdowns with respect to which turbidity 

concerns have been raised by the public, including a 
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comparison between turbidity prior to a drawdown, during 

a drawdown, and following refilling; 

(E) identify lessons learned associated with turbidity 

resulting from drawdowns and indicate how changes based 

on those lessons learned are being implemented; and 

(F) identify opportunities to minimize monetary strains 

on non-Federal entities caused by increased turbidity 

levels. 

(c) REPORT ON SECURITY AT SOO LOCKS, MICHIGAN.— 

(1) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a non-classified report that— 

(A) highlights any security deficiencies that exist with 

respect to the Soo Locks; 

(B) highlights any supply chain, logistical, and economic effects that would result from a malfunction or 

failure of the Soo Locks; 

(C) highlights any effects on the Great Lakes Navigation System that would result from such a malfunction 

or failure; 

(D) highlights any potential threats to the integrity 

of the Soo Locks; 

(E) details the Corps of Engineers security measures 

in place to protect the Soo Locks; and 

(F) contains recommendations, as necessary, and cost 

estimates for such recommendations, for— 

(i) strengthening security measures for the Soo 

Locks; and 

(ii) reducing the effects on the supply chain that 

would result from a malfunction or failure of the Soo 

Locks. 

(2) SOO LOCKS DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘Soo 

Locks’’ means the locks at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, 

authorized by section 1149 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4254; 121 Stat. 1131). 

(d) REPORT ON FLORIDA SEAGRASS REHABILITATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter for 4 years, 

the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

a report on any planned or ongoing efforts to promote, rehabilitate, and enhance the growth of seagrasses in Florida 

stormwater treatment areas. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with relevant Federal, State, and local 

agencies and other regional stakeholders. 

(3) FLORIDA STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA DEFINED.—In 

this subsection, the term ‘‘Florida stormwater treatment area’’ 

means a stormwater treatment area in the State of Florida 

authorized by or pursuant to section 601 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680; 121 Stat. 1268; 132 

Stat. 3786). 

(e) REPORT ON SHORELINE USE PERMITS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report describing the use of 

the authority under part 327 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to the issuance of new, or modifications 

to existing, shoreline use permits at the Table Rock Lake project 

of the Corps of Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, 

authorized as one of the multipurpose reservoir projects in 

the White River Basin by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 

1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 1218). 

(2) CONTENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the report 

required under paragraph (1)— 

(A) a review of existing regulatory and administrative 

requirements related to the lease, rent, sublease, or other 

usage agreement by a permittee for permitted facilities 

under a shore19 line use permit, including a floating, nonfloating, or fixed-floating structure; 

(B) a description of the authority and public-interest 

rationale for such requirements, including impacts on local 

businesses, property owners, and prospective lessors, 

renters, or other contractual users of such facilities; and 

(C) a description of the authority for the transfer of 

shoreline use permits upon transfer of the permitted facility 

by sale or other means. 

(f) REPORT ON RELOCATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on the policies of the 

Corps of Engineers relating to using property buyouts as part 

of coastal storm risk management projects. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider ways in which current 

policies on mandatory property buyouts may— 

(A) diminish the incentives for local communities to 

work with the Corps of Engineers; and 

(B) increase vulnerabilities of communities to flood 

risk, including communities described in the guidance 

issued by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note). 

(g) REPORT ON FUEL EFFICIENCY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on fuel efficiency of each 

vessel within the fleet of vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers. 

(2) CONTENTS.—In the report submitted under paragraph 

(1), the Secretary shall include the following: 

(A) A list of vessels that are commercially available 

and may be used to carry out the missions of the Corps 

of Engineers that can be incorporated into the fleet of 
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vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers to increase fuel 

efficiency of such fleet. 

(B) A list of modifications that can be made to increase 

fuel efficiency of such fleet and the associated cost of such 

modifications. 

(C) A life cycle cost analysis of replacing vessels owned 

by the Corps of Engineers with vessels that are more 

fuel efficient. 

(D) A description of technologies used or available to 

the Secretary to evaluate fuel efficiency of each vessel 

owned by the Corps of Engineers. 

(E) A description of other opportunities to increase 

fuel efficiency of each such vessel. 

(F) A description of potential cost savings by increasing 

fuel efficiency of such vessels. 

(G) A description of State or local policies or requirements regarding efficiencies or emissions of vessels, or 

related technology, that the Secretary must comply with 

at water resources development projects, and any impact 

such policies and requirements have on project costs. 

(h) REPORT ON BOAT RAMPS.—Not later than 1 year after the 

date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a report detailing— 

(1) the number of boat ramps constructed by the Secretary 

that are located at a site constructed, owned, operated, or 

maintained by the Secretary; 

(2) the number of such boat ramps that are operational; 

and 

(3) the number of such boat ramps that require maintenance in order to be made operational. 

(i) REPORT ON BRIDGE INVENTORY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on bridges owned, operated, 

and maintained by the Corps of Engineers. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the 

report required under paragraph (1)— 

(A) a list of bridges carrying passengers that are— 

(i) not located in recreational areas; and 

(ii) not required to be owned, operated, and maintained by the Corps of Engineers for the proper functioning of water resources development projects; 

(B) a description of the location of such bridges and 

applicable State authority or political subdivision to which 

has requested such bridges may be transferred or conveyed 

under section 109 of the River and Harbor Act of 1950 

(33 U.S.C. 534); and 

(C) a description of measures taken by the Corps of 

Engineers to reduce the number of bridges owned, operated, 

and maintained by the Corps of Engineers. 

(j) REPORT ON MINIMUM REAL ESTATE INTEREST.— 

(1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that 

through this Act, as well as through section 1115 of the Water 
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Resources Development Act of 2018, Congress has provided 

the Secretary all of the authority, and all of the direction, 

needed to acquire interests in real estate that are less than 

fee simple title. 

(2) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a report indicating whether the Secretary 

agrees with the sense of Congress in paragraph (1). 

(3) DISAGREEMENT.—Should the result of report required 

by paragraph (2) be that the Secretary disagrees with the 

sense of Congress in paragraph (1), not later than 1 year 

after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 

submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report specifying recommendations and technical drafting assistance for statutory 

language that would provide the Secretary the intended 

authority as expressed in paragraph (1). 

(k) REPORT ON ICE JAM PREVENTION AND MITIGATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 

the House of Representatives a report on efforts by the Secretary to prevent and mitigate flood damages associated with 

ice jams. 

(2) INCLUSION.—The Secretary shall include in the report 

under paragraph (1)— 

(A) an assessment of the projects carried out pursuant 

to section 1150 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 701s note), if applicable; and 

(B) a description of— 

(i) the challenges associated with preventing and 

mitigating ice jams; 

(ii) the potential measures that may prevent or 

mitigate ice jams, including the extent to which additional research and the development and deployment 

of technologies are necessary; and 

(iii) actions taken by the Secretary to provide nonFederal interests with technical assistance, guidance, 

or other information relating to ice jam events; and 

(iv) how the Secretary plans to conduct outreach 

and engagement with non-Federal interests and other 

relevant State and local agencies to facilitate an understanding of the circumstances in which ice jams could 

occur and the potential impacts to critical public infrastructure from ice jams. 

(l) ASSESSMENT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out an assessment of the extent to which the existing authorities and programs of the Secretary allow the Corps of Engineers to construct 

water resources development projects abroad. 
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(2) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives a report that— 

(A) describes— 

(i) the findings of the assessment under paragraph 

(1); 

(ii) how each authority and program assessed 

under paragraph (1) has been used by the Secretary 

to construct water resources development projects 

abroad, if applicable; and 

(iii) the extent to which the Secretary partners 

with other Federal agencies when carrying out such 

projects; and 

(B) includes any recommendations that result from 

the assessment under paragraph (1). 

SEC. 1206. ANNUAL REPORT ON HARBOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS AND 

TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—On the date on which the budget of the 

President is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of 

title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2026, and for each 

fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate a report describing— 

(1) with respect to the fiscal year for which the budget 

is submitted, the operation and maintenance costs associated 

with harbors and inland harbors described in section 210(a)(2) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2238(a)(2)), including a description of the costs required to 

achieve and maintain the constructed width and depth for 

such harbors and inland harbors and the costs for expanded 

uses at eligible harbors and inland harbors (as defined in 

section 210(d)(2) of such Act), on a project-by-project basis; 

(2) as of the date on which the report is submitted, expenditures and deposits into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund 

established under section 9505 of the Internal Revenue Code 

of 1986; 

(3) an identification of the amount of funding requested 

in the budget of the President for the operation and maintenance costs associated with such harbors and inland harbors, 

on a project-by-project basis; 

(4) an explanation of how the amount of funding described 

in paragraph (2) complies with the requirements of section 

102 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 

2238 note); 

(5) an identification of the unmet operation and maintenance needs associated with such harbors and inland harbors, 

on a project-by-project basis, that remains after accounting 

for the amount identified under paragraph (3); and 

(6) a description of deposits made into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year 

of the applicable budget submission and the sources of such 

deposits. 

(b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In the first report required 

to be submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall identify, 
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to the maximum extent practicable, transportation cost savings 

realized by achieving and maintaining the constructed width and 

depth for the harbors and inland harbors described in section 

210(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, on 

a project-by-project basis. 

(c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall make the report 

submitted under subsection (a) publicly available, including on a 

publicly available website. 

(d) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 

(1) ASSESSMENT OF HARBORS AND INLAND HARBORS.—Section 210(e)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(33 U.S.C. 2238(e)(3)) is repealed. 

(2) HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND DEPOSITS AND

EXPENDITURES.—Section 330 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (26 U.S.C. 9505 note) and the item related 

to such section in the table of contents for such Act, are 

repealed. 

SEC. 1207. CRAIG HARBOR, ALASKA. 

The cost of completing a general reevaluation report for the 

project for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska, authorized by section 

1401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 

Stat. 1708) shall be at Federal expense. 

SEC. 1208. STUDIES FOR MODIFICATION OF PROJECT PURPOSES IN 

THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN IN ARIZONA. 

(a) STUDY.—The Secretary shall carry out a study of a project 

of the Corps of Engineers in the Colorado River Basin in the 

State of Arizona to determine whether to include water supply 

as a project purpose of that project if a request for such a study 

to modify the project purpose is made to the Secretary by— 

(1) the non-Federal interest for the project; or 

(2) in the case of a project for which there is no nonFederal interest, the Governor of the State of Arizona. 

(b) COORDINATION.—The Secretary, to the maximum extent 

practicable, shall coordinate with relevant State and local authorities in carrying out this section. 

(c) RECOMMENDATIONS.—If, after carrying out a study under 

subsection (a) with respect to a project described in that subsection, 

the Secretary determines that water supply should be included 

as a project purpose for that project, the Secretary shall submit 

to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a recommendation for the modification 

of the project purpose of that project. 

SEC. 1209. BEAVER LAKE, ARKANSAS, REALLOCATION STUDY. 

The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a study for 

the reallocation of water supply storage, carried out in accordance 

with section 301 of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), 

for the Beaver Water District, Beaver Lake, Arkansas. 

SEC. 1210. OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. 

The Secretary— 

(1) shall— 

(A) expedite the completion of the study of plans for 

mitigation and beach restoration authorized by section 414 
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of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 

Stat. 2636); and 

(B) produce a report of the Chief of Engineers with 

a recommended plan for mitigation and beach restoration 

based on updated sediment sampling and analysis; and 

(2) may, if the Secretary determines that the mitigation 

and beach restoration plans described in such study are technically feasible and environmentally acceptable, proceed 

directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design 

of the mitigation and beach restoration work. 

SEC. 1211. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS WATERSHED STUDY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a study on 

the restoration of aquatic ecosystems in the Delaware Inland Bays 

watershed. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(A) conduct a comprehensive analysis of ecosystem restoration needs in the Delaware Inland Bays watershed, 

including— 

(i) saltmarsh restoration; 

(ii) shoreline stabilization; and 

(iii) stormwater management; 

(B) identify sources for the beneficial use of dredged 

materials; and 

(C) recommend feasibility studies for projects to 

address the needs identified under this paragraph. 

(2) NATURAL OR NATURE-BASED FEATURES.—To the maximum extent practicable, a feasibility study that is recommended under paragraph (1)(C) shall consider the use of 

natural features or nature-based features (as those terms are 

defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))). 

(c) CONSULTATION AND USE OF EXISTING DATA.— 

(1) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with applicable— 

(A) Federal, State, and local agencies; 

(B) Indian Tribes; 

(C) non-Federal interests; and 

(D) other stakeholders, as determined appropriate by 

the Secretary. 

(2) USE OF EXISTING DATA.—To the maximum extent practicable, in carrying out the study under subsection (a), the 

Secretary shall use existing data provided to the Secretary 

by entities described in paragraph (1). 

(d) FEASIBILITY STUDIES.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to conduct 

feasibility studies recommended under subsection (b)(1)(C). 

(2) CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary may 

not begin construction for a project recommended by a feasibility study described in paragraph (1) unless the project has 

been authorized by Congress. 

(e) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment 

of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that 

includes— 
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(1) the results of the study carried out under subsection 

(a); and 

(2) a description of actions taken under this section, 

including any feasibility studies conducted under subsection 

(b)(1)(C). 

SEC. 1212. SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE. 

(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that 

consistent nourishments of Lewes Beach, Delaware, are important 

for the safety and economic prosperity of Sussex County, Delaware. 

(b) GENERAL REEVALUATION REPORT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a general 

reevaluation report for the project for Delaware Bay Coastline, 

Roosevelt Inlet, and Lewes Beach, Delaware. 

(2) INCLUSIONS.—The general reevaluation report under 

paragraph (1) shall include a determination of— 

(A) the area that the project should include; and 

(B) how section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 

1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i) should be applied with respect to 

the project. 

SEC. 1213. J. STROM THURMOND LAKE, GEORGIA. 

(a) ENCROACHMENT RESOLUTION PLAN.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary 

shall prepare, and submit to the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, an encroachment resolution plan for a portion of the 

project for flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife 

management, J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia and South 

Carolina, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 

22, 1944 (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 894). 

(2) LIMITATION.—The encroachment resolution plan under 

paragraph (1) shall only apply to encroachments known to 

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as of the effective date 

of this provision on the portion of the J. Strom Thurmond 

Lake project lands that abut the six (6) former Cottage Site 

properties, situated in Georgia and previously disposed of by 

the United States, known as Keg Creek, Ridge Road, Rousseau 

Creek, Soap Creek, Pistol Creek, and Elbert County Subdivisions. 

(b) CONTENTS.—Subject to subsection (c), the encroachment 

resolution plan under subsection (a) shall include— 

(1) a description of the nature and number of encroachments; 

(2) a description of the circumstances that contributed to 

the development of the encroachments; 

(3) an assessment of the impact of the encroachments on 

operation and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a) for its authorized purposes; 

(4) an analysis of alternatives to the removal of encroachments to mitigate any impacts identified in the assessment 

under paragraph (3); 

(5) a description of any actions necessary or advisable 

to prevent further encroachments; and 

(6) an estimate of the cost and timeline to carry out the 

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(c) RESTRICTION.—To the maximum extent practicable, the 

encroachment resolution plan under subsection (a) shall minimize 

adverse impacts to private landowners while maintaining the functioning of the project described in that subsection for its authorized 

purposes. 

(d) NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT.— 

(1) TO OWNERS.—In preparing the encroachment resolution 

plan under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the 

Secretary identifies an encroachment, the Secretary shall notify 

the owner of the encroachment. 

(2) TO PUBLIC.—The Secretary shall provide an opportunity 

for the public to comment on the encroachment resolution plan 

under subsection (a) before the completion of the plan. 

(e) MORATORIUM.—The Secretary shall not take action to compel 

removal of an encroachment covered by the encroachment resolution 

plan under subsection (a) unless Congress specifically authorizes 

such action. 

(f) SAVINGS PROVISION.—This section does not— 

(1) grant any rights to the owner of an encroachment; 

or 

(2) impose any liability on the United States for operation 

and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a) 

for its authorized purposes. 

SEC. 1214. ALGIERS CANAL LEVEES, LOUISIANA. 

Section 8340(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2022 (136 Stat. 3795) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘resume operation, maintenance, repair, 

rehabilitation, and replacement of the’’ and inserting ‘‘operate, 

maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate all features of the 

West Bank and Vicinity, New Orleans, Louisiana Hurricane 

Protection Project along the’’; and 

(2) by striking ‘‘Levees, Louisiana’’. 

SEC. 1215. UPPER BARATARIA BASIN AND MORGANZA TO THE GULF 

OF MEXICO CONNECTION, LOUISIANA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall evaluate constructing 

a connection between the Upper Barataria Basin Hurricane and 

Storm Damage Risk Reduction project, Louisiana, authorized by 

section 8401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 U.S.C. 3839), and the project for hurricane and storm damage 

reduction, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, authorized 

by section 1001(24) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2007 (121 Stat. 1053). 

(b) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 year after 

the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete 

the evaluation described in subsection (a) and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate any recommendations related to constructing a connection between the projects described in such subsection. 

SEC. 1216. POOR FARM POND DAM, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a disposition 

study under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 

U.S.C. 549a) for the deauthorization and potential removal of the 

Poor Farm Pond Dam, Worcester, Massachusetts. 
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(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 18 months after 

the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a report on the status of the disposition 

study required under subsection (a). 

SEC. 1217. NEW JERSEY HOT SPOT EROSION MITIGATION. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct one or more 

studies on the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized coastal 

storm risk management projects in the State of New Jersey, which 

shall include, with respect to each affected project included in 

a study— 

(1) the specific area of the project that is affected by hot 

spot erosion; and 

(2) the impact of hot spot erosion on the effectiveness 

of the project in meeting the purpose of coastal storm risk 

management. 

(b) FORM.—A study conducted under subsection (a) may be 

in the form of a general reevaluation report, an engineering documentation report, or any other method of assessment that the 

Secretary determines appropriate. 

(c) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Based on the study or studies carried 

out under subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop recommendations for mitigating the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized 

coastal storm risk management projects in the State of New Jersey, 

which may include recommendations relating to— 

(1) the design and construction of seawalls, jetties, berms, 

groins, breakwaters, or other physical structures; 

(2) the use of natural features and nature-based features, 

including living shorelines; and 

(3) modifications to authorized project designs or renourishment schedules. 

(d) HOT SPOT EROSION DEFINED.—In this section, the term 

‘‘hot spot erosion’’ means the loss of sediment in a specific, concentrated area, significantly faster than in immediately surrounding 

areas, due to natural processes. 

SEC. 1218. NEW JERSEY SHORE PROTECTION, NEW JERSEY. 

In carrying out any study pursuant to the study resolution 

of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House 

of Representatives dated December 10, 1987, the Secretary is 

authorized to include recommendations for ecosystem restoration. 

SEC. 1219. EXCESS LAND REPORT FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN NORTH 

DAKOTA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall 

submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives a report that identifies any real 

property associated with the project of the Corps of Engineers 

at Lake Oahe, North Dakota, that the Secretary determines— 

(1) is not needed to carry out the authorized purposes 

of the project; and 

(2) may be transferred to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe 

to support recreation opportunities for the Tribe, including, 

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(A) Walker Bottom Marina, Lake Oahe; 

(B) Fort Yates Boat Ramp, Lake Oahe; 

(C) Cannonball District, Lake Oahe; and 

(D) any other real property that may be used for recreation opportunities identified by the Tribe. 

(b) INCLUSION.—If the Secretary determines that there is not 

any real property that may be transferred to the Standing Rock 

Sioux Tribe as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall 

include in the report required under that subsection— 

(1) a list of the real property considered by the Secretary; 

(2) an explanation of why the real property identified under 

paragraph (1) is needed to carry out the authorized purposes 

of the project described in subsection (a); and 

(3) a description of how the Secretary has recently utilized 

the real property identified under paragraph (1) to carry out 

the authorized purpose of the project described in subsection 

(a). 

SEC. 1220. ALLEGHENY RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA. 

It is the sense of Congress that— 

(1) the Allegheny River is an important waterway that 

can be utilized more to support recreational, environmental, 

and navigation needs in Pennsylvania; 

(2) ongoing efforts to increase utilization of the Allegheny 

River will require consistent hours of service at key locks and 

dams; and 

(3) to the maximum extent practicable, the lockage levels 

of service at locks and dams along the Allegheny River should 

be preserved until after the completion of the feasibility study 

for the project for navigation and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 1201. 

SEC. 1221. BUFFALO BAYOU TRIBUTARIES AND RESILIENCY STUDY, 

TEXAS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall expedite completion of 

the Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency Study, Texas, carried 

out pursuant to title IV of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 

(132 Stat. 76). 

(b) REPORTS.—The final report of the Chief of Engineers for 

the study described in subsection (a) shall contain recommendations 

for projects that— 

(1) align with community objectives; 

(2) avoid or minimize adverse effects on the environment 

and community; and 

(3) promote the resiliency of infrastructure. 

(c) DEADLINE.—Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary 

shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate the final report described in subsection (b). 

SEC. 1222. LAKE O’ THE PINES, TEXAS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after date on enactment 

of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

a report that identifies opportunities for potential exchange of land 

or flowage easements associated with the Lake O’ the Pines, Texas, 
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project in and adjacent to tract LP-E-546-1E that the Secretary 

determines could be accomplished consistent with the existing 

project purposes of the Lake O’ the Pines, Texas, project. 

(b) LAKE O’ THE PINES, TEXAS, PROJECT DEFINED.—In this 

section, the term ‘‘Lake O’ the Pines, Texas, project’’ means the 

portion of the general plan for flood control on Red River, Texas, 

Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, below Denison Dam, Texas 

and Oklahoma, authorized by section 10 of the Flood Control Act 

of 1946 (60 Stat. 647), at Lake O’ the Pines, Texas. 

SEC. 1223. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, 

TEXAS. 

(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that 

the Secretary should provide the necessary resources to expedite 

the completion of the required documentation for the Matagorda 

Ship Channel Improvement Project in order to ensure that the 

project is not further delayed. 

(b) EXPEDITE.—The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent 

practicable, expedite the completion of the required documentation 

for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, including— 

(1) the supplemental environmental impact statement and 

the associated record of decision; 

(2) the dredged material management plan; and 

(3) a post-authorization change report, if applicable. 

(c) PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND DESIGN.— 

If the Secretary determines that the Matagorda Ship Channel 

Improvement Project is justified in a completed report and if the 

project requires an additional authorization from Congress pursuant 

to that report, the Secretary shall proceed directly to 

preconstruction planning, engineering, and design on the project. 

(d) DEFINITION OF MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT.—In this section, the term ‘‘Matagorda Ship Channel 

Improvement Project’’ means the project for navigation, Matagorda 

Ship Channel Improvement Project, Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized 

by section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2734). 

SEC. 1224. WACO LAKE, TEXAS. 

The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite the review of, and give due consideration to, the request from 

the City of Waco, Texas, that the Secretary apply section 147 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 701q– 

1) to the embankment adjacent to Waco Lake in Waco, Texas. 

SEC. 1225. COASTAL WASHINGTON. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to carry out 

comprehensive studies for riverine and coastal flooding of coastal 

areas in the State of Washington. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out a study under subsection 

(a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) conduct a comprehensive analysis of current riverine 

and coastal flooding and corresponding risk reduction measures 

with an emphasis on resiliency to maintain or enhance current 

levels of risk management in response to changing conditions; 

(2) establish a method of projecting sea level rise with 

limited tide gage information and develop applicable tools to 

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(3) conduct research and development to understand the 

atmospheric, oceanic, geologic, and coastal forcing and response 

conditions necessary to develop a numerical modeling system 

that may be used for developing coastal hazard data, and 

how to best include that information in such a modeling system; 

(4) identify coastal vulnerabilities and risks in riverine 

and coastal areas due to sea level change, extreme weather, 

and increased coastal storm risk; 

(5) identify Tribal and economically disadvantaged communities (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 

note)) with riverine and coastal flooding vulnerabilities and 

risks; and 

(6) recommend actions necessary to protect critical public 

infrastructure, communities, and critical natural or cultural 

resources. 

(c) DATA NEEDS.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary 

shall, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, 

use existing data provided to the Secretary by Federal and State 

agencies, Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders, including data 

obtained through other Federal programs. 

SEC. 1226. KANAWHA RIVER BASIN. 

Section 1207 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 

(130 Stat. 1686) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall’’ and inserting the 

following: 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(b) PROJECTS AND SEPARABLE ELEMENTS.—For an authorized 

project or a separable element of an authorized project that is 

recommended as a result of a study carried out by the Secretary 

under subsection (a) benefitting an economically disadvantaged 

community (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) 

in the State of West Virginia, the non-Federal share of the cost 

of the project or separable element of a project shall be 10 percent.’’. 

SEC. 1227. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM FLOOD RISK AND RESILIENCY STUDY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a study to 

evaluate and recommend local and systemic measures to improve 

flood resiliency and reduce flood risk in the floodplain, including 

the floodway, of the Upper Mississippi River System. 

(b) COMPONENTS.—In carrying out the study required under 

subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) develop recommendations to reduce costs and damages 

associated with flooding and enable people located in areas 

adjacent to, and economies dependent on, the Upper Mississippi 

River System to be more resilient to flood events; 

(2) identify opportunities to support navigation, environmental sustainability, and environmental restoration goals for 

the Upper Mississippi River System, including recommending 

measures that are incidental flood risk measures that may 

achieve such goals; 

(3) describe the existing flood risk conditions of the Upper 

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(4) develop and recommend integrated, comprehensive, and 

systems-based approaches for flood risk reduction and floodplain management to minimize the threat to life, health, safety, 

and property resulting from flooding by using structural and 

nonstructural measures in the Upper Mississippi River System; 

(5) investigate and provide recommendations for modifications to authorized water resources development projects in 

Upper Mississippi River States within the floodplain of the 

Upper Mississippi River System, including modifications to the 

authorized purposes of such projects to further flood risk 

management and resiliency; 

(6) perform a systemic analysis of flood resiliency and flood 

risk to determine the feasibility of protecting authorized water 

resources development projects for flood control and navigation 

in the Upper Mississippi River System; 

(7) develop management plans and actions, to be carried 

out by the responsible Federal agency or State government, 

to reduce flood risk and improve resiliency in the Upper Mississippi River System; 

(8) identify and provide recommendations for any necessary 

changes to Federal or State law to carry out recommendations 

provided pursuant to this section; 

(9) recommend followup studies of problem areas in the 

Upper Mississippi River System for which data or technology 

does not allow immediate solutions; and 

(10) recommend additional monitoring of, or systemic 

adaptive management measures for, authorized water resources 

development projects to respond to changing conditions in the 

Upper Mississippi River System. 

(c) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the 

study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) coordinate with the Upper Mississippi River States, 

including collectively through the Upper Mississippi River 

Basin Association; 

(2) consult with the appropriate Federal agencies, levee 

and drainage districts, and units of local government, and 

the Mississippi River Commission; and 

(3) seek and consider input from the Upper Mississippi 

navigation industry, agriculture and conservation organizations, and other interested parties in such States. 

(d) CONTINUATION OF STUDY.—The following studies shall be 

considered a continuation of the study carried out under subsection 

(a): 

(1) Any study recommended to be carried out in a report 

that the Chief of Engineers prepares for the study conducted 

under this section. 

(2) Any study spun off from the study conducted under 

this section before completion of such study. 

(e) CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISTRICT.—The Secretary shall carry 

out the study required under subsection (a) through the St. Louis 

District in the Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers. 

(f) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost of the study 

carried out under subsection (a) and any study carried out pursuant 

to subsection (d) shall be 75 percent. 

(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE.—The term ‘‘Upper Mississippi River State’’ means any of the States of Illinois, Iowa, 

Minnesota, Missouri, or Wisconsin. 

(2) UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘Upper 

Mississippi River System’’ has the meaning given the term 

in section 1103(b) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652(b)). 

SEC. 1228. BRIEFING ON STATUS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON MISSOURI 

RIVER. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the date on 

which the consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species 

Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536) that was reinitiated by the Secretary 

for the operation of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System, 

the operation and maintenance of the Bank Stabilization and 

Navigation Project, the operation of the Kansas River Reservoir 

System, and the implementation of the Missouri River Recovery 

Management Plan is completed, the Secretary shall brief on the 

outcomes of such consultation the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The briefing required under subsection 

(a) shall include a discussion of— 

(1) any biological opinions that result from the consultation 

described under subsection (a), including any actions that the 

Secretary is required to undertake pursuant to such biological 

opinions; and 

(2) any forthcoming requests from the Secretary to Congress to provide funding in order carry out the actions described 

in paragraph (1). 

SEC. 1229. OGALLALA AQUIFER. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordination with relevant 

Federal and state agencies and non-Federal interests, is authorized 

to conduct a comprehensive study on water supply, availability, 

drought resilience, aquifer recharge, and causes of aquifer depletion, 

for those regions overlying the Ogallala Aquifer. 

(b) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section shall be construed 

as authorizing a feasibility study or providing construction authority 

for any project to divert or facilitate the diversion of water outside 

of the Missouri River Basin. 

SEC. 1230. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON UPPER RIO 

GRANDE BASIN. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall seek to enter into an 

agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to prepare a 

report containing— 

(1) the results of a study on the management and operations by the Corps of Engineers of the dams and reservoirs 

in the Upper Rio Grande Basin, including the Heron, El Vado, 

Abiquiu, Cochiti, Jemez Canyon, and Elephant Butte dams 

and reservoirs; and 

(2) recommendations for future management and operation 

strategies for the Corps of Engineers for such dams and reservoirs with a goal of optimizing currently authorized project 

purposes and enhancing resiliency, including to drought and 

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(b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report under subsection 

(a), the National Academy of Sciences shall consult with relevant 

Federal agencies. 

(c) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 

of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

the report prepared under subsection (a). 

SEC. 1231. UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMPREHENSIVE 

FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION FEASIBILITY STUDY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, at the request of a 

non-Federal interest, complete a feasibility study for comprehensive 

flood damage reduction, Upper Susquehanna River Basin, New 

York. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the feasibility study under 

subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) use, for purposes of meeting the requirements of a 

final feasibility study, information from the feasibility study 

completion report entitled ‘‘Upper Susquehanna River Basin, 

New York, Comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction’’ and dated 

January 2020; and 

(2) re-evaluate project benefits, as determined using the 

framework described in the final rule promulgated by the Corps 

of Engineers under Docket Number COE–2023–0005, including 

a consideration of economically disadvantaged communities (as 

defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)). 

SEC. 1232. TECHNICAL CORRECTION, WALLA WALLA RIVER. 

Section 8201(a)(76) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (136 Stat. 3744) is amended to read as follows: 

‘‘(76) WALLA WALLA RIVER BASIN, OREGON AND WASH- INGTON.— 

‘‘(A) NURSERY REACH, WALLA WALLA RIVER, OREGON.— Project for ecosystem restoration, Nursery Reach, Walla 

Walla River, Oregon. 

‘‘(B) MILL CREEK, WALLA WALLA RIVER BASIN, WASHINGTON.—Project for ecosystem restoration, Mill Creek and 

Mill Creek Flood Control Zone District Channel, Washington.’’. 

SEC. 1233. DAM SAFETY ASSURANCE CONSIDERATION. 

The Secretary shall expedite the review of, and give due consideration to, a request from the relevant Federal power marketing 

administration that the Secretary apply section 1203 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 467n) to the projects 

for dam safety at Garrison Dam, North Dakota and Oahe Dam, 

South Dakota. 

SEC. 1234. SEA SPARROW ACCOUNTING. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall share data and coordinate 

with relevant Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain an 

accurate count of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrows in Florida during 

each year and, to the maximum extent practicable, during the 

5-year period preceding each such year. 

(b) SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 

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thereafter during the 10-year period beginning on such date of 

enactment, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

the information obtained under subsection (a). 

SEC. 1235. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO MONITOR, CONTROL, AND ERADICATE INVASIVE SPECIES. 

(a) DEFINITION OF INVASIVE SPECIES.—In this section, the term 

‘‘invasive species’’ has the meaning given the term in section 1 

of Executive Order 13112 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to invasive 

species). 

(b) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct, and submit to the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives a report on the results of, an assessment of 

the efforts by the Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate 

invasive species at water resources development projects across 

the United States. 

(c) REQUIREMENTS.—The report under subsection (b) shall 

include— 

(1) a description of— 

(A) the statutory authorities and programs used by 

the Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive 

species at water resources development projects; and 

(B) a geographically diverse sample of successful 

projects and activities carried out by the Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at water 

resources development projects; 

(2) a discussion of— 

(A) the impact of invasive species on the ability of 

the Secretary to carry out the civil works mission of the 

Corps of Engineers; 

(B) the research conducted and techniques and technologies used by the Secretary consistent with the 

applicable statutory authorities described in paragraph 

(1)(A) to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species 

at water resources development projects; and 

(C) the extent to which the Secretary has partnered 

with States and units of local government to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at water resources 

development projects within the boundaries of those States 

or units of local government; 

(3) an update on the status of the plan developed by the 

Secretary pursuant to section 1108(c) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 2263a(c)); and 

(4) recommendations, including legislative recommendations, to further the efforts of the Secretary to monitor, control, 

and eradicate invasive species at water resources development 

projects. 

SEC. 1236. DEADLINE FOR PREVIOUSLY REQUIRED LIST OF COVERED 

PROJECTS. 

Notwithstanding the deadline in paragraph (1) of section 

8236(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 

Stat. 3769), the Secretary shall provide to the Comptroller General 

of the United States the list of covered ongoing water resources 
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development projects under that paragraph by not later than 30 

days after the date of enactment of this Act. 

SEC. 1237. EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months after the date 

of enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the 

Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center and, 

where appropriate, in consultation with other Federal agencies, 

shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies potential measures that may be implemented to reduce the release of 

microplastics into the environment associated with carrying out 

the civil works missions of the Corps of Engineers. 

(b) FOCUS AREAS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 

shall, at a minimum,— 

(1) review and identify measures to reduce the release 

of microplastics associated with sandblasting or hydro-blasting 

vessels owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers; 

(2) determine the extent to which natural features or 

nature-based features can be used effectively to reduce the 

release of microplastics into the environment; and 

(3) describe the potential costs and benefits, and the effects 

on the timeline for carrying out water resources development 

projects, of implementing measures to reduce the release of 

microplastics into the environment. 

SEC. 1238. POST-DISASTER WATERSHED ASSESSMENT FOR IMPACTED 

AREAS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out a post-disaster 

watershed assessment under section 3025 of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2267b) for the 

following areas: 

(1) Areas of Maui, Hawaii, impacted by the August 2023 

wildfires. 

(2) Areas near Belen, New Mexico, impacted by the April 

2022 wildfires. 

(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 18 months after 

the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representative and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate a report on the status of the post-disaster 

watershed assessments carried out under subsection (a). 

SEC. 1239. STUDY ON LAND VALUATION PROCEDURES FOR THE TRIBAL 

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. 

(a) DEFINITION OF TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.—In this section, the term ‘‘Tribal Partnership Program’’ means the Tribal Partnership Program established under section 203 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269). 

(b) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out, and submit 

to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report describing the results of, a study 

on appropriate procedures for determining the value of real estate 

and cost-share contributions for projects under the Tribal Partnership Program. 
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(c) REQUIREMENTS.—The report required under subsection (b) 

shall include— 

(1) an evaluation of the procedures used for determining 

the valuation of real estate and contribution of real estate 

value to cost-share for projects under the Tribal Partnership 

Program, including consideration of cultural factors that are 

unique to the Tribal Partnership Program and land valuation; 

(2) a description of any existing Federal authorities that 

the Secretary intends to use to implement policy changes that 

result from the evaluation under paragraph (1); and 

(3) recommendations for any legislation that may be needed 

to revise land valuation or cost-share procedures for the Tribal 

Partnership Program pursuant to the evaluation under paragraph (1). 

SEC. 1240. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON LEVEE SAFETY GUIDELINES. 

(a) DEFINITION OF LEVEE SAFETY GUIDELINES.—In this section, 

the term ‘‘levee safety guidelines’’ means the levee safety guidelines 

established under section 9005(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(c)). 

(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 

of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with other applicable 

Federal agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report 

on the levee safety guidelines. 

(c) INCLUSIONS.—The report under subsection (b) shall 

include— 

(1) a description of— 

(A) the levee safety guidelines; 

(B) the process utilized to develop the levee safety 

guidelines; and 

(C) the extent to which the levee safety guidelines 

are being used by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies; 

(2) an assessment of the requirement for the levee safety 

guidelines to be voluntary and a description of actions taken 

by the Secretary and other applicable Federal agencies to 

ensure that the guidelines are voluntary; and 

(3) any recommendations of the Secretary, including the 

extent to which the levee safety guidelines should be revised. 

SEC. 1241. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP USER’S GUIDE. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and make publicly 

available on an existing website of the Corps of Engineers a guide 

on the use of public-private partnerships for water resources 

development projects. 

(b) INCLUSIONS.—In developing the guide under subsection (a), 

the Secretary shall include— 

(1) a description of— 

(A) applicable authorities and programs of the Secretary that allow for the use of public-private partnerships 

to carry out water resources development projects; and 

(B) opportunities across the civil works program of 

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(2) a summary of prior public-private partnerships for 

water resources development projects, including lessons learned 

and best practices from those partnerships and projects; 

(3) a discussion of— 

(A) the roles and responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers and non-Federal interests when using a public-private partnership for a water resources development project, 

including the opportunities for risk-sharing; and 

(B) the potential benefits associated with using a 

public-private partnership for a water resources development project, including the opportunities to accelerate 

funding as compared to the annual appropriations process; 

and 

(4) a description of the process for executing a project 

partnership agreement for a water resources development 

project, including any unique considerations when using a 

public-private partnership. 

(c) FLEXIBILITY.—The Secretary may satisfy the requirements 

of this section by modifying an existing partnership handbook in 

accordance with this section. 

SEC. 1242. REVIEW OF AUTHORITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHODS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary 

shall carry out a study of the authorities and programs of the 

Corps of Engineers that facilitate the use of alternative delivery 

methods for water resources development projects. 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the study under subsection 

(a)— 

(1) the authorities and programs that are studied shall 

include— 

(A) section 204 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232); 

(B) section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 

U.S.C. 1962d–5b); and 

(C) section 5014 of the Water Resources Reform and 

Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note); and 

(2) the Secretary shall— 

(A) evaluate the implementation challenges, if any, 

associated with the authorities and programs described 

in paragraph (1); 

(B) analyze the quantity and types of technical assistance provided to non-Federal interests by the Secretary 

under the programs and authorities described in paragraph 

(1); and 

(C) assess— 

(i) how each authority and program described in 

paragraph (1) has been used by the Secretary and, 

if applicable, the non-Federal interest to facilitate an 

alternative delivery method; 

(ii) the roles and responsibilities of the Secretary 

and the non-Federal interest under the authorities and 

programs described in paragraph (1); and 

(iii) the benefits to the Civil Works Program of 

the Corps of Engineers that have accrued from carrying 

out a water resources development project under 1 
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or more of the programs and authorities described 

in paragraph (1). 

(c) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 

Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that— 

(1) describes the findings of the study under subsection 

(a); and 

(2) includes— 

(A) a list of the water resources development projects 

that have been carried out pursuant to the authorities 

and programs described in subsection (b)(1); 

(B) a description of the lessons learned and best practices identified by the Secretary with respect to carrying 

out the authorities and programs described in subsection 

(b)(1); and 

(C) any recommendations to facilitate an increased 

use of an alternative delivery method for water resources 

development projects, including legislative recommendations. 

(d) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 18 months after the date on 

which the report required under subsection (c) is submitted, the 

Secretary shall, as necessary, update any implementation guidance 

to reflect the findings of the study under subsection (a). 

(e) DEFINITION OF ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHOD.—In this 

section, the term ‘‘alternative delivery method’’ means a project 

delivery method that is not the traditional design-bid-build method, 

including progressive design-build, public-private partnerships, and 

construction manager at risk. 

SEC. 1243. COOPERATION AUTHORITY. 

Section 234 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 

(33 U.S.C. 2323a) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c), by inserting ‘‘, including the planning 

and design expertise,’’ after ‘‘expertise’’; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ‘‘$1,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,500,000’’. 

SEC. 1244. GAO STUDIES. 

(a) REVIEW OF THE ACCURACY OF PROJECT COST ESTIMATES.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 

States (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Comptroller General’’) 

shall initiate a review of the accuracy of the project cost estimates developed by the Corps of Engineers for completed and 

ongoing water resources development projects carried out by 

the Secretary. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the 

Comptroller General shall determine the factors, if any, that 

impact the accuracy of the estimates described in that subparagraph, including— 

(A) applicable statutory requirements, including— 

(i) section 1001 of the Water Resources Reform 

and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c); and 

(ii) section 905(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b)); and 

(B) applicable guidance, regulations, and policies of 

the Corps of Engineers. 
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(3) INCORPORATION OF PREVIOUS REPORT.—In carrying out 

paragraph (1), the Comptroller General may incorporate 

applicable information from the report carried out by the Comptroller General under section 8236(c) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3769). 

(4) REPORT.—On completion of the review conducted under 

paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 

Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 

and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 

the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the 

review and any recommendations that result from the review. 

(b) REPORT ON PROJECT LIFESPAN AND INDEMNIFICATION

CLAUSE IN PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that— 

(A) there are significant concerns about whether— 

(i) the indemnification clause, which was first 

applied in 1910 to flood control projects, should still 

be included in project partnership agreements prepared 

by the Corps of Engineers for water resources development projects; and 

(ii) non-Federal interests for water resources 

development projects should be required to assume 

full responsibility for OMRR&R of water resources 

development projects in perpetuity; 

(B) non-Federal interests have reported that the indemnification clause and OMRR&R requirements are a barrier 

to entering into project partnership agreements with the 

Corps of Engineers; 

(C) critical water resources development projects are 

being delayed by years, or not pursued at all, due to the 

barriers described in subparagraph (B); and 

(D) legal structures have changed since the indemnification clause was first applied and there may be more 

suitable tools available to address risk and liability issues. 

(2) ANALYSIS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct 

an analysis of the implications of— 

(A) the indemnification clause; and 

(B) the assumption of OMRR&R responsibilities by 

non-Federal interests in perpetuity for water resources 

development projects. 

(3) INCLUSIONS.—The analysis under paragraph (2) shall 

include— 

(A) a review of risk for the Federal Government and 

non-Federal interests with respect to removing requirements for the indemnification clause; 

(B) an assessment of whether the indemnification 

clause is still necessary given the changes in engineering, 

legal structures, and water resources development projects 

since 1910, with a focus on the quantity and types of 

claims and takings over time; 

(C) an identification of States with State laws that 

prohibit those States from entering into agreements that 

include an indemnification clause; 

(D) a comparison to other Federal agencies with respect 

to how those agencies approach indemnification and 

OMRR&R requirements in projects, if applicable; 
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(E) a review of indemnification and OMRR&R requirements for projects that States require with respect to agreements with cities and localities, if applicable; 

(F) an analysis of the useful lifespan of water resources 

development projects, including any variations in that lifespan for different types of water resources development 

projects and how changing weather patterns and increased 

extreme weather events impact that lifespan; 

(G) a review of situations in which non-Federal 

interests have been unable to meet OMRR&R requirements; and 

(H) a review of policy alternatives to OMRR&R requirements, such as allowing extension, reevaluation, or 

deauthorization of water resources development projects. 

(4) REPORT.—On completion of the analysis under paragraph (2), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report that includes— 

(A) the results of the analysis; and 

(B) any recommendations for changes needed to 

existing law or policy of the Corps of Engineers to address 

those results. 

(5) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(A) INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE.—The term ‘‘indemnification clause’’ means the indemnification clause required in 

project partnership agreements for water resources development projects under sections 101(e)(2) and 103(j)(1)(A) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2211(e)(2), 2213(j)(1)(A)). 

(B) OMRR&R.—The term ‘‘OMRR&R’’, with respect to 

a water resources development project, means operation, 

maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. 

(c) REVIEW OF CERTAIN PERMITS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

a review of the section 408 program. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The review by the Comptroller General under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum— 

(A) an identification of trends related to the number 

and types of permits applied for each year under the section 

408 program; 

(B) an evaluation of— 

(i) the materials developed by the Secretary to 

educate potential applicants about— 

(I) the section 408 program; and 

(II) the process for applying for a permit under 

the section 408 program; 

(ii) the public website of the Corps of Engineers 

that tracks the status of permits issued under the 

section 408 program, including whether the information provided by the website is updated in a timely 

manner; 

(iii) the ability of the districts and divisions of 

the Corps of Engineers to— 

(I) consistently administer the section 408 program; 
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(II) make timely decisions on a permit 

requested under the section 408 program; and 

(III) carry out a preapplication meeting with 

the relevant non-Federal entity requesting a 

permit under the section 408 program that provides clear, concise, and specific information on 

the technical requirements of an application for 

such a permit; and 

(iv) the extent to which the Secretary carries out 

the process for issuing a permit under the section 

408 program concurrently with the review required 

under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), if applicable; 

(C) a determination of the factors, if any, that impact 

the ability of the Secretary to adhere to the timelines 

required for reviewing and making a decision on an application for a permit under the section 408 program; 

(D) ways to expedite the review of applications for 

permits under the section 408 program, including the use 

of categorical permissions or the establishment of a single 

office within the Corps of Engineers to review applications 

for such permits. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the review under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives a report on the findings of the review and 

any recommendations that result from the review. 

(4) DEFINITION OF SECTION 408 PROGRAM.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘section 408 program’’ means the program 

administered by the Secretary pursuant to section 14 of the 

Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408). 

(d) CORPS OF ENGINEERS MODERNIZATION STUDY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of opportunities for the Corps of Engineers to 

modernize the civil works program through the use of technology, where appropriate, and the best available engineering 

practices. 

(2) INCLUSIONS.—In conducting the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall 

include an assessment of the extent to which— 

(A) existing engineering practices and technologies, 

including digital infrastructure and 3D modeling technologies, could be better utilized by the Corps of Engineers 

to— 

(i) improve study, planning, and design efforts of 

the Corps of Engineers to further the benefits of water 

resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers; 

(ii) reduce delays and cost overruns of water 

resources development projects, including through the 

improvement of environmental review and permitting 

processes; 

(iii) provide cost savings over the lifecycle of a 

project, including through improved design processes 

or a reduction of operation and maintenance costs; 
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(iv) facilitate information sharing and complex 

water resources projects, and improve productivity of 

the Corp of Engineers; and 

(v) improve data collection and data sharing 

capabilities; and 

(B) the Corps of Engineers— 

(i) currently utilizes the engineering practices and 

technologies identified under subparagraph (A), 

including any challenges associated with— 

(I) costs and the acquisition process; 

(II) the application of such practices and technologies; 

(III) interoperability of such technologies with 

the other systems and technologies of the Corps 

of Engineers; and 

(IV) security concerns associated with such 

technologies and how such concerns may be 

addressed; 

(ii) has effective processes to share best practices 

associated with the engineering practices and technologies identified under subparagraph (A) among the 

districts, divisions, and headquarters of the Corps of 

Engineers; and 

(iii) partners with National Laboratories, academic 

institutions, and other Federal agencies. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis and any recommendations that result from the analysis. 

(e) STUDY ON EASEMENTS RELATED TO WATER RESOURCES

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of the use of covered easements that may be provided to the Secretary by non-Federal interests in relation 

to the construction, operation, or maintenance of a project for 

flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk 

reduction, or ecosystem restoration. 

(2) SCOPE.—In carrying out the analysis under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall— 

(A) review— 

(i) the report submitted by the Secretary under 

section 8235(b) of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3768); and 

(ii) the existing statutory, regulatory, and policy 

requirements and procedures relating to the use of 

covered easements; and 

(B) assess— 

(i) the minimum rights in property that are necessary to construct, operate, or maintain projects for 

flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage 

risk reduction, or ecosystem restoration; 

(ii) whether increased use of covered easements 

in relation to projects described in clause (i) could 
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promote greater participation from cooperating landowners in addressing local flooding or ecosystem restoration challenges; 

(iii) whether such increased use could result in 

cost savings in the implementation of the projects 

described in clause (i), without any reduction in project 

benefits; and 

(iv) the extent to which the Secretary should 

expand what is considered by the Secretary to be part 

of a series of estates deemed standard for construction, 

operation, or maintenance of a project for flood risk 

management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, or ecosystem restoration. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis, including any recommendations, including legislative recommendations, as a result of the analysis. 

(4) DEFINITION OF COVERED EASEMENT.—In this subsection, 

the term ‘‘covered easement’’ has the meaning given the term 

in section 8235(c) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2022 (136 Stat. 3768). 

(f) MODERNIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

a review of the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate improved 

environmental review processes for project studies, including 

through the consideration of expanded use of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or programmatic environmental impact statements. 

(3) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the review under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall— 

(A) describe the actions the Secretary is taking or 

plans to take to implement the amendments to the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 

made by section 321 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 

2023 (Public Law 118–5); 

(B) describe the existing categorical exclusions most 

frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the environmental review of project studies; 

(C) consider— 

(i) whether the adoption of additional categorical 

exclusions, including those used by other Federal agencies, would facilitate the environmental review of 

project studies; 

(ii) whether the adoption of new programmatic 

environmental impact statements would facilitate the 

environmental review of project studies; and 

(iii) whether agreements with other Federal agencies would facilitate a more efficient process for the 

environmental review of project studies; and 

(D) identify— 

(i) any discrepancies or conflicts, as applicable, 

between the amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 
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made by section 321 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 

of 2023 (Public Law 118–5) and— 

(I) section 2045 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2348); and 

(II) section 1001 of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 

2282c); and 

(ii) other issues, as applicable, relating to section 

2045 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 

(33 U.S.C. 2348) that are impeding the implementation 

of that section consistent with congressional intent. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the review under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives a report on the findings of the review, including 

any legislative recommendations, as a result of the review. 

(4) DEFINITION OF PROJECT STUDY.—In this subsection, the 

term ‘‘project study’’ means a feasibility study for a project 

carried out pursuant to section 905 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282). 

(g) STUDY ON DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL SITE CONSTRUCTION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General shall conduct 

a study that— 

(A) assesses the costs and limitations of the construction of various types of dredged material disposal sites, 

with a particular focus on aquatic confined placement structures in the Lower Columbia River; and 

(B) includes a comparison of— 

(i) the operation and maintenance needs and costs 

associated with the availability of aquatic confined 

placement structures; and 

(ii) the operation and maintenance needs and costs 

associated with the lack of availability of aquatic confined placement structures. 

(2) REPORT.—On completion of the study under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives a report on the findings of the study, and 

any recommendations that result from that study. 

(h) GAO STUDY ON DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING FROM THE

HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of the distribution of funding from the Harbor 

Maintenance Trust Fund. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall assess— 

(A) the implementation of provisions related to the 

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2615) and the amendments made by that Act by the Corps of Engineers, 

including— 

(i) changes to the budgetary treatment of funding 

from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; and 
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(ii) amendments to the definitions of the terms 

‘‘donor ports’’, ‘‘medium-sized donor parts’’, and ‘‘energy 

transfer ports’’ under section 2106(a) of the Water 

Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 

U.S.C. 2238c(a)), including— 

(I) the reliability of metrics, data for those 

metrics, and sources for that data used by the 

Corps of Engineers to determine if a port satisfies 

the requirements of 1 or more of those definitions; 

and 

(II) the extent of the impact of cyclical 

dredging cycles for operations and maintenance 

activities and deep draft navigation construction 

projects on the ability of ports to meet the requirements of 1 or more of those definitions; and 

(B) the amount of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund 

funding in the annual appropriations Acts enacted after 

the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2615), including an analysis of— 

(i) the allocation of funding to donor ports and 

energy transfer ports (as those terms are defined in 

section 2106(a) of the Water Resources Reform and 

Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238c(a))) and 

the use of that funding by those ports; 

(ii) activities funded pursuant to section 210 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 

U.S.C. 2238); and 

(iii) challenges associated with expending the 

remaining balance of the Harbor Maintenance Trust 

Fund. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report describing the findings of 

the analysis and any recommendations that result from that 

analysis. 

(5) DEFINITION OF HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND.— 

In this subsection, the term ‘‘Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund’’ 

means the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund established by 

section 9505(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 

(i) STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of— 

(A) the costs and benefits of the environmental justice 

initiatives of the Secretary with respect to the civil works 

program; and 

(B) the positive and negative effects on the civil works 

program of those environmental justice initiatives. 

(2) INCLUSIONS.—The analysis under paragraph (1) shall 

include, at a minimum, a review of projects carried out by 

the Secretary during fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024 

pursuant to the environmental justice initiatives of the Secretary with respect to the civil works program. 
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(3) REPORT.—On completion of the analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives a report describing any findings of 

the analysis. 

(j) STUDY ON DONOR PORTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 

States shall initiate a review of the treatment of donor ports 

under section 2106 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238c) that includes— 

(A) a description of the funding available to donor 

ports under such section, including a description of how 

eligibility for such donor ports has been modified; 

(B) a summary of all funds that have been provided 

to donor ports under such section; 

(C) an assessment of how the Secretary provides 

funding under such section to donor ports, including— 

(i) a complete description of the process and data 

used to determine eligibility; and 

(ii) the impact construction and maintenance 

projects, including maintenance dredging and deep 

draft navigation construction projects, have on donor 

port eligibility; 

(D) an assessment of other major container ports that 

are not currently eligible as a donor port under such section 

and a description of the criteria that exclude such container 

ports from eligibility; and 

(E) recommendations to improve the provision of funds 

under such section. 

(2) REPORT.—Upon completion of the review required under 

paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results 

of such review. 

(k) STUDY ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, 

RESPONSE, AND RELATED INFORMATION COLLECTION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of Corps of Engineers disaster preparedness and 

response activities, including— 

(A) an accounting of postdisaster expenditures from 

the ‘‘Corp of Engineers–Civil–Flood Control and Coastal 

Emergencies’’ account and from any post-disaster supplemental appropriations Act for each of fiscal years 2004 

through 2023, including— 

(i) any budget requests made for such account 

or supplemental appropriations for the civil works program of the Corp of Engineers; 

(ii) the total combined amount of funding for each 

fiscal year from such account and such appropriations 

Act; 

(iii) the amounts transferred to such account from 

other accounts of the Corps of Engineers to cover a 
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funding shortfall for postdisaster activities in each 

fiscal year; 

(iv) the name and location of the authorized water 

resources development projects impacted by the 

transfer of funds described in clause (iii); 

(v) a summary of the activities and actions carried 

out with amounts available in such account or from 

such supplemental appropriations Acts, including the 

amount provided for salaries and expenses; and 

(B) an assessment and description of— 

(i) any contributing factors that resulted in any 

annual variability in the amounts described in clauses 

(i), (ii), and (iii); and 

(ii) budgetary trends in the provision of post-disaster assistance that may impact future spending 

through such account or from such supplemental 

appropriations Acts; and 

(iii) any impact of post-disaster supplemental 

appropriations on emergency response activities; 

(C) an evaluation of— 

(i) the publicly available information on disaster 

response and preparedness related to authorized water 

resources development projects, such as levees; 

(ii) the impacts of natural disasters on authorized 

water resources development projects, including how 

such disasters affect the performance of such projects 

and resiliency of such projects to such disasters; and 

(iii) whether the Corps of Engineers utilizes, or 

shares with non-Federal interests, information 

regarding such impacts in assessing whether modifications to such projects would reduce the likelihood of 

repetitive impacts or be in the public interest; and 

(D) recommendations to improve the provision of assistance for response to natural disasters under section 5 of 

the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n). 

(2) REPORT.—Upon completion of the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such analysis. 

(l) STUDY ON HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS

PROPERTY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of— 

(A) unauthorized homeless encampments on water 

resources development projects constructed by the Corps 

of Engineers and lands owned or under the control of 

the Corps of Engineers; 

(B) any actual or potential impacts of such encampments on the construction, operation and maintenance, 

or management of such projects and lands, including potential impacts on flood risk reduction or ecosystem restoration 

efforts, water quality, or public safety; 

(C) efforts to remove or deter such encampments from 

such projects and lands, or remove any materials associated 
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with such encampments that are unauthorized to be 

present and pose a potential threat to public safety, 

including manmade, flammable materials in urban and 

arid regions; and 

(D) constraints on the ability of the Corps of Engineers 

to remove or deter such encampments due to Federal, 

State, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. 

(2) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult 

with the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, the Administrator of the Environmental 

Protection Agency, and other relevant Federal, State, and local 

government officials and interested parties. 

(3) REPORT.—Upon completion of the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such analysis. 

(m) STUDY ON FEDERAL-STATE DATA SHARING EFFORTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of the coordination of the Secretary with other 

Federal and State agencies and academic institutions in carrying out the development, update, modernization, and utilization of scientific, peer-reviewed data on the predictability of 

future resiliency, sea-level rise, and flood impacts. 

(2) SCOPE.—In conducting the analysis required under 

paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall— 

(A) consult with the Secretary, the heads of other relevant Federal and State agencies, and academic institutions that collect, analyze, synthesize, and utilize scientific, 

peer-reviewed data on the predictability of future resiliency, 

sea-level rise, and flooding events; 

(B) examine the methodologies and mechanisms for 

collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and verifying such data; 

and 

(C) review and report on the opportunities for, and 

appropriateness of, the Secretary and relevant non-Federal 

interests to utilize such data in the planning, design, 

construction, and operation and maintenance of authorized 

water resources development projects. 

(3) REPORT.—Upon completion of the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such analysis. 

(n) STUDY ON INSTITUTIONAL BARRIERS TO NATURE-BASED FEATURES.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of— 

(A) nature-based features that are incorporated into 

authorized water resources development projects by the 

Corps of Engineers and the type of such projects; 
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(B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary 

to incorporate nature-based features into authorized water 

resources development projects; 

(C) regulatory processes necessary for the use of 

nature-based features, including permitting timelines; 

(D) the level of efficacy and effectiveness of naturebased features at authorized water resources development 

projects that have— 

(i) utilized such nature-based features; and 

(ii) undergone extreme weather events, including 

hurricanes; and 

(E) institutional barriers within the Corps of Engineers 

preventing broader consideration and integration of naturebased features, including— 

(i) staff experience with, and expertise on, naturebased features; 

(ii) official Corps of Engineers guidance on naturebased features; 

(iii) time constraints or other expediency expectations; or 

(iv) life cycle costs associated with incorporating 

nature-based features into water resources development projects. 

(2) REPORT.—Upon completion of the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such analysis. 

(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘naturebased feature’’ has the meaning given the terms ‘‘natural feature’’ and ‘‘nature-based feature’’ in section 1184 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2016 (32 U.S.C. 2289a). 

(o) STUDY ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICES.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

an analysis of the use of ecosystem restoration by the Corps 

of Engineers for flood control or flood risk management projects. 

(2) SCOPE.—In conducting the analysis under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General shall assess— 

(A) how the Corps of Engineers complies, integrates, 

and prioritizes ecosystem restoration in benefit-cost analysis and generation of project alternatives; 

(B) the geographic distribution and frequency of ecosystem restoration for flood control or flood risk management projects; 

(C) the rationale and benefit-cost analyses that drive 

decisions to incorporate ecosystem restoration into flood 

control or flood risk management projects; 

(D) the additional long-term comprehensive benefits 

to local communities related to ecosystem restoration for 

flood control or flood risk management projects; 

(E) recommendations for prioritizing ecosystem restoration as a tool for flood control and flood risk management 

projects; and 
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(F) the percentage of the annual construction budget 

utilized for ecosystem restoration projects over the past 

5 years at flood control or flood risk management projects. 

(3) REPORT.—Upon completion of the analysis required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such analysis. 

(p) STUDY ON TRIBAL COORDINATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate 

a review of the Corps of Engineers procedures to address the 

discovery of Tribal historic or cultural resources, including village sites, burial sites, and human remains, at authorized water 

resources development projects. 

(2) SCOPE.—In conducting the review required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall— 

(A) evaluate the implementation of the Tribal Liaison 

requirements under section 8112 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a); 

(B) describe the procedures used by the Corps of Engineers when Tribal historic or cultural resources are identified at authorized water resources development projects, 

including— 

(i) coordination with relevant Tribes, Federal, 

State, and local agencies; 

(ii) the role and effectiveness of the Tribal Liaison; 

(iii) recovery and reburial standards; 

(iv) any differences in procedures used by each 

Corps of Engineers district; and 

(v) as applicable, the implementation of the 

requirements of section 306108 of title 54, United 

States Code (formerly known as section 106 of the 

National Historic Preservation Act) or the Native 

American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 

U.S.C. 3001 et seq); and 

(C) provide recommendations to improve the coordination between the Corps of Engineers and Tribes for the 

identification and recovery of Tribal historic and cultural 

resources discovered at authorized water resources development projects. 

(3) PRIORITIZATION.—In conducting the review required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall prioritize 

reviewing procedures used by the Sacramento District in the 

South Pacific Division of the Corps of Engineers. 

(4) REPORT.—Upon completion of the review required under 

paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such 

review. 

(q) STUDY ON THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ROLE IN SUPPORT

OF FEMA MISSIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION COLLECTION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall complete 

a review of the Corps of Engineers and its role in support 
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of Federal Emergency Management Agency missions beginning 

with fiscal year 2014, including— 

(A) a description with costs and funding sources of 

all data, methodological advice, information, models, and 

analysis that the Corps of Engineers has provided to the 

Federal Emergency Management Agency together with an 

assessment of the fitness of such information for policy 

purposes in relation to— 

(i) floodplain mapping; 

(ii) flood insurance, including the Risk Rating 2.0 

flood insurance pricing methodology; and 

(iii) determination of the flood risk reduction provided by structural and nonstructural flood risk reduction projects, including levee systems, both accredited 

and non-accredited; and 

(B) evaluation of the Corps of Engineers application 

of and compliance with section 515 of the Treasury and 

General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (commonly 

known as the ‘‘Information Quality Act of 2000’’) (Public 

Law 106–554, 114 Stat. 2763A–153) and the Foundations 

for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Public Law 

115–435, 132 Stat. 5529), including the amendments made 

by that Act, and associated guidelines issued by the Office 

of Management and Budget, in ensuring the fitness of 

data and information used by the Corps of Engineers and 

the Federal Emergency Management Agency as foundations for agency guidance, rules, and policymaking. 

(2) SCOPE.—In conducting the review required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall examine— 

(A) discharge of the Secretary’s duties under section 

3014 of the Water Resources Reform and Development 

Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 4131); and 

(B) administration of activities pursuant to National 

Levee Safety Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), section 

1123 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 

(33 U.S.C. 3306), and section 8121 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 3307), in order to 

establish— 

(i) an assessment of Corps of Engineers use of 

peer review under section 515 of the Treasury and 

General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (commonly known as the ‘‘Information Quality Act of 2000’’) 

(Public Law 106–554, 114 Stat. 2763A–153); 

(ii) the degree to which data, methodological 

advice, information, models, and analysis are freely 

accessible to the public; 

(iii) the degree to which data, methodological 

advice, information, models, and analysis are transparent and reproducible by the public; 

(iv) the views of the public and affected parties 

on how the Corps of Engineers should uphold the data 

quality and evidence-based policymaking objectives of 

such section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 and the Foundations 

for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Public 

Law 115–435, 132 Stat. 5529), including the amendments made by that Act; 
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(v) the immediate and long-term impacts of the 

Corps of Engineers support to Federal Emergency 

Management Agency for affected communities, units 

of local government (including levee and drainage districts), and property owners, including the 

prioritization and justification of flood risk management projects; 

(vi) the degree to which Federal coordination is 

occurring with affected communities, units of local 

government (including levee and drainage districts), 

and property owners in the formulation of agency guidance, rules, and policymaking, including agency adherence to section 1317 of the Housing and Urban 

Development Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4024) in the formulation of the Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance pricing 

methodology; 

(vii) recommendations to the Secretary for 

improving compliance with the provisions of law 

referred to in clause (iv); and 

(viii) recommendations to Congress, as appropriate, on legislation improving Corps of Engineers 

compliance with the provisions of law referred to in 

clause (iv). 

(3) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the review required 

under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult 

with the Office of the Engineer Inspector General of the Corps 

of Engineers, the Office of Management and Budget, levee 

and drainage districts, and units of local government. 

(4) REPORT.—Upon completion of the review required under 

paragraph (1) and (2), the Comptroller General shall submit 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate a report on the findings of 

such review. 

(r) REPORT ON MATERIAL CONTAMINATED BY A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND THE CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General carry out 

a review of the impact of material contaminated by a hazardous 

substance on the civil works program of the Corps of Engineers, 

including relevant policies, regulations, or guidance of the Corps 

of Engineers. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(A) describe— 

(i) with respect to water resources development 

projects— 

(I) the applicable statutory authorities that 

require the removal of material contaminated by 

a hazardous substance; 

(II) the roles and responsibilities of the Secretary and non-Federal interests for identifying 

and removing material contaminated by a hazardous substance; and 

(III) the currently required remediation standards for water resources development projects 
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where material contaminated by hazardous substances are identified, if applicable; and 

(ii) any regulatory actions or decisions made by 

another Federal agency that impact— 

(I) the removal of material contaminated by 

a hazardous substance; and 

(II) the ability of the Secretary to carry out 

the civil works program of the Corps of Engineers; 

(B) discuss the impact of material contaminated by 

a hazardous substance on— 

(i) the timely completion of construction of water 

resources development projects; 

(ii) the operation and maintenance of water 

resources development projects, including dredging 

activities of the Corps of Engineers to maintain authorized Federal depths at ports and along the inland 

waterways; and 

(iii) costs associated with carrying out the civil 

works program of the Corps of Engineers; and 

(C) include any other information that the Secretary 

determines to be appropriate to facilitate an understanding 

of the impact of material contaminated by a hazardous 

substance on the civil works program of the Corps of Engineers. 

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the review under paragraph 

(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives a report on the findings of such assessment, 

including any legislative recommendations that result from 

such assessment. 

TITLE III—DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND 

MODIFICATIONS 

SEC. 1301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF INACTIVE PROJECTS. 

Section 301 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(33 U.S.C. 579d–2) is amended by striking subsections (a) through 

(c) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 

‘‘(1) to identify water resources development projects, and 

separable elements of projects, authorized by Congress that 

are no longer viable for construction due to— 

‘‘(A) a lack of local support; 

‘‘(B) a lack of available Federal or non-Federal 

resources; or 

‘‘(C) an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant 

or feasible; 

‘‘(2) to create an expedited and definitive process for Congress to deauthorize water resources development projects and 

separable elements that are no longer viable for construction; 

and 

‘‘(3) to allow the continued authorization of water resources 

development projects and separable elements that are viable 

for construction. 

‘‘(b) PROPOSED DEAUTHORIZATION LIST.— 
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‘‘(1) PRELIMINARY LIST OF PROJECTS.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall develop a 

preliminary list of each water resources development 

project, or separable element of a project, authorized for 

construction before June 10, 2014, for which— 

‘‘(i) planning, design, or construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2024; or 

‘‘(ii) planning, design, or construction was initiated 

before the date of enactment of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2024, but for which no funds, 

Federal or non-Federal, were obligated for planning, 

design, or construction of the project or separable element of the project during the current fiscal year or 

any of the 10 preceding fiscal years. 

‘‘(B) USE OF COMPREHENSIVE CONSTRUCTION BACKLOG

AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT.—The Secretary 

may develop the preliminary list from the comprehensive 

construction backlog and operation and maintenance 

reports developed pursuant to section 1001(b)(2) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a). 

‘‘(2) PREPARATION OF PROPOSED DEAUTHORIZATION LIST.— 

‘‘(A) PROPOSED LIST AND ESTIMATED DEAUTHORIZATION

AMOUNT.—The Secretary shall— 

‘‘(i) prepare a proposed list of projects for 

deauthorization comprised of a subset of projects and 

separable elements identified on the preliminary list 

developed under paragraph (1) that are projects or 

separable elements described in subsection (a)(1), as 

determined by the Secretary; and 

‘‘(ii) include with such proposed list an estimate, 

in the aggregate, of the Federal cost to complete such 

projects. 

‘‘(B) DETERMINATION OF FEDERAL COST TO COMPLETE.— 

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Federal cost to complete shall take into account any allowances authorized 

by section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), as applied to the most recent 

project schedule and cost estimate. 

‘‘(3) PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSULTATION.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the Governors of each applicable 

State on the proposed deauthorization list prepared under 

paragraph (2)(A). 

‘‘(B) COMMENT PERIOD.—The public comment period 

shall be 90 days. 

‘‘(4) PREPARATION OF FINAL DEAUTHORIZATION LIST.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall prepare a final 

deauthorization list by— 

‘‘(i) considering any comments received under paragraph (3); and 

‘‘(ii) revising the proposed deauthorization list prepared under paragraph (2)(A) as the Secretary determines necessary to respond to such comments. 

‘‘(B) APPENDIX.—The Secretary shall include as part 

of the final deauthorization list an appendix that— 
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‘‘(i) identifies each project or separable element 

on the proposed deauthorization list that is not 

included on the final deauthorization list; and 

‘‘(ii) describes the reasons why the project or separable element is not included on the final deauthorization list. 

‘‘(c) SUBMISSION OF FINAL DEAUTHORIZATION LIST TO CONGRESS

FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW; PUBLICATION.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date 

of the close of the comment period under subsection (b)(3), 

the Secretary shall— 

‘‘(A) submit the final deauthorization list and appendix 

prepared under subsection (b)(4) to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate; and 

‘‘(B) publish the final deauthorization list and appendix 

in the Federal Register. 

‘‘(2) EXCLUSIONS.—The Secretary shall not include in the 

final deauthorization list submitted under paragraph (1) any 

project or separable element with respect to which Federal 

funds for planning, design, or construction are obligated after 

the development of the preliminary list under subsection 

(b)(1)(A) but prior to the submission of the final deauthorization 

list under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.’’. 

SEC. 1302. SPECIFIC DEAUTHORIZATIONS. 

(a) EAST SAN PEDRO BAY, CALIFORNIA.—The study for the 

project for ecosystem restoration, East San Pedro Bay, California, 

authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Public Works 

of the Senate, dated June 25, 1969, relating to the report of the 

Chief of Engineers for Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Ballona 

Creek, is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment 

of this Act. 

(b) DEAUTHORIZATION OF DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA, CALIFORNIA.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The portion of the project for flood risk 

management, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California, 

authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 

688, 49 Stat. 1589; 50 Stat. 167; 52 Stat. 1215; 55 Stat. 647; 

64 Stat. 177; 104 Stat. 4611; 136 Stat. 3785), consisting of 

the flood channels described in paragraph (2), are no longer 

authorized beginning on the date that is 18 months after the 

date of enactment of this Act. 

(2) FLOOD CHANNELS DESCRIBED.—The flood channels 

referred to in paragraph (1) are the following flood channels 

operated and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood 

Control District, as generally defined in Corps of Engineers 

operations and maintenance manuals and as may be further 

described in an agreement entered into under paragraph (3): 

(A) Arcadia Wash Channel (Auburn Branch Channel). 

(B) Arcadia Wash Channel (Baldwin Ave. Branch 

Channel). 

(C) Arcadia Wash Channel (East Branch Channel). 

(D) Arcadia Wash Channel (Lima St. Branch Channel). 

(E) Bel Aire Dr./Sunset Canyon Channel. 

(F) Big Dalton Wash Channel. 
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(G) Big Dalton Wash Channel (East Branch Inlet 

Channel). 

(H) Blanchard Canyon Channel. 

(I) Blue Gum Canyon Channel. 

(J) Brand Canyon Channel. 

(K) Childs Canyon Channel. 

(L) Dead Horse Canyon Channel. 

(M) Dunsmuir Canyon Channel. 

(N) Eagle Canyon Channel. 

(O) Elmwood Canyon Channel. 

(P) Emerald Wash Channel. 

(Q) Emerald Wash Channel (West Branch). 

(R) Hay Canyon Channel. 

(S) Higgins and Coldwater Canyon. 

(T) Hillcrest Canyon Channel. 

(U) La Tuna Canyon Channel. 

(V) Little Dalton Diversion Channel. 

(W) Little Dalton Wash Channel. 

(X) Live Oak Wash Channel. 

(Y) Mansfield St. Channel. 

(Z) Marshall Creek Channel. 

(AA) Marshall Creek Channel (West Branch). 

(BB) Rexford-Monte Mar Branch. 

(CC) Royal Boulevard Channel. 

(DD) Rubio Canyon Diversion Channel. 

(EE) San Dimas Wash Channel. 

(FF) Sawtelle Channel. 

(GG) Shields Canyon Channel. 

(HH) Sierra Madre Villa Channel. 

(II) Sierra Madre Wash. 

(JJ) Sierra Madre Wash Inlet. 

(KK) Snover Canyon Channel. 

(LL) Stough Canyon Channel. 

(MM) Thompson Creek Channel. 

(NN) Walnut Creek Channel. 

(OO) Webber Canyon Channel. 

(PP) Westwood Branch Channel. 

(QQ) Wilson Canyon Channel. 

(RR) Winery Canyon Channel. 

(3) AGREEMENT.—Not later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter 

into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control 

District to ensure that the Los Angeles County Flood Control 

District— 

(A) will continue to operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace as necessary, the flood channels described 

in paragraph (2)— 

(i) in perpetuity at no cost to the United States; 

and 

(ii) in a manner that does not reduce the level 

of flood protection of the project described in paragraph 

(1); 

(B) will retain public ownership of all real property 

required for the continued functioning of the flood channels 

described in paragraph (2), consistent with authorized purposes of the project described in paragraph (1); 
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(C) will allow the Corps of Engineers to continue to 

operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace any 

appurtenant structures, such as rain and stream gages, 

existing as of the date of enactment of this Act and located 

within the flood channels subject to deauthorization under 

paragraph (1) as necessary to ensure the continued functioning of the project described in paragraph (1); and 

(D) will hold and save the United States harmless 

from damages due to floods, breach, failure, operation, 

or maintenance of the flood channels described in paragraph (2). 

(4) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—The Secretary may accept and 

expend funds voluntarily contributed by the Los Angeles County 

Flood Control District to cover the administrative costs incurred 

by the Secretary to— 

(A) enter into an agreement under paragraph (3); and 

(B) monitor compliance with such agreement. 

(c) BRIDGEPORT HARBOR, CONNECTICUT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The portion of the project for navigation, 

Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the first section 

of the Act of July 24, 1946 (chapter 595, 60 Stat. 634; 72 

Stat. 297), described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized 

beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 

(2) PORTION DESCRIBED.—The portion of the project referred 

to in paragraph (1) is generally the northeastern corner of 

the Federal Turning Basin at Bridgeport Harbor, immediately 

south of the previous Cilco Terminal and current Dolphins 

Cove Marina— 

(A) beginning at a point N622921.65, E882983.49; 

(B) running east approximately 1243 feet to a point 

N622079.26, E883897.46; 

(C) running southwest approximately 754 feet to 

N622244.84, E883162.02; and 

(D) running approximately 700 feet to the point of 

beginning. 

(d) THAMES RIVER, CONNECTICUT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the 25-foot-deep channel portion of the project for 

navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized by the first 

section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 918), 

consisting of the area described in paragraph (2), is no longer 

authorized. 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is the area— 

(A) beginning at a point N706550.83, E1179497.53; 

(B) running southeasterly about 808.28 feet to a point 

N705766.32, E1179692.10; 

(C) running southeasterly about 2219.17 feet to a point 

N703725.88, E1180564.64; 

(D) running southeasterly about 1594.84 feet to a point 

N702349.59, E1181370.46; 

(E) running southwesterly about 483.01 feet to a point 

N701866.63, E1181363.54; 

(F) running northwesterly about 2023.85 feet to a point 

N703613.13, E1180340.96; 

(G) running northwesterly about 2001.46 feet to a point 

N705453.40, E1179554.02; and 
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(H) running northwesterly about 1098.89 feet to the 

point described in paragraph (1). 

(e) JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FLORIDA.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the project for navigation, Jacksonville Harbor, 

Florida, authorized by section 301 of the River and Harbor 

Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1090; 113 Stat. 276; 119 Stat. 2260; 

128 Stat. 1364), is modified to deauthorize the portion of the 

project described in paragraph (2). 

(2) PORTION DESCRIBED.—The portion of the project referred 

to in paragraph (1) is the area bounded by the following coordinates: 

(A) E 458361.31, N 2176371.67. 

(B) E 458278.7499, N 2175769.9847. 

(C) E 457946.66, N 2175527.99. 

(f) MASARYKTOWN CANAL, FLORIDA.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The portion of the project for the Four 

River Basins, Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1183) described in paragraph 

(2) is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment 

of this Act. 

(2) PORTION DESCRIBED.—The portion of the project referred 

to in paragraph (1) is the Masaryktown Canal C–534, which 

spans approximately 5.5 miles from Hernando County, between 

Ayers Road and County Line Road east of United States Route 

41, and continues south to Pasco County, discharging into 

Crews Lake. 

(g) SAINT PETERSBURG HARBOR, FLORIDA.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the portion of the project for navigation, Saint Petersburg Harbor, Florida, authorized by section 101 of the River 

and Harbor Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 165), consisting of the area 

described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized. 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is the portion of the Federal channel located within Bayboro 

Harbor, at approximately -82.635353 W and 27.760977 N, south 

of the Range 300 line and west of the Station 71+00 line. 

(h) NORTH BRANCH, CHICAGO RIVER, ILLINOIS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the portion of the project for navigation North Branch 

channel, Chicago River, Illinois, authorized by section 22 of 

the Act of March 3, 1899 (chapter 425, 30 Stat. 1156), consisting 

of the area described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized. 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is the approximately one-mile long segment of the North 

Branch Channel on the east side of Goose Island, Chicago 

River, Illinois. 

(i) CHERRYFIELD DAM, MAINE.—The project for flood control, 

Narraguagus River, Cherryfield Dam, Maine, authorized by, and 

constructed pursuant to, section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 

1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is no longer authorized beginning on the 

date of enactment of this Act. 

(j) PAPILLION CREEK WATERSHED, NEBRASKA.—Beginning on 

the date of enactment of this Act, the project for flood protection 

and other purposes in the Papillion Creek Basin, Nebraska, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 
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743) is modified to deauthorize the portions of the project known 

as Dam Site 7 and Dam Site 12. 

(k) TRUCKEE RIVER, NEVADA.—Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the project for flood risk management, Truckee 

Meadows, Nevada, authorized by section 7002(2) of the Water 

Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1366), 

is no longer authorized. 

(l) NEWTOWN CREEK FEDERAL NAVIGATION CHANNEL, NEW

YORK.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the project for navigation, Newtown Creek Federal 

navigation channel, New York, authorized by the first section 

of the Act of March 2, 1919 (chapter 95, 40 Stat. 1276; 446 

Stat. 920; 50 Stat. 845) is modified to deauthorize a portion 

of the channel in East Branch, consisting of the area described 

in paragraph (2). 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is the area beginning at a point North 40.718066 and 

West 73.923931, and extending upstream. 

(m) SOURIS RIVER BASIN, NORTH DAKOTA.—The Talbott’s 

Nursery portion, consisting of approximately 2,600 linear feet of 

levee, of stage 4 of the project for flood control, Souris River Basin, 

North Dakota, authorized by section 1124 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4243; 101 Stat. 1329–111), 

is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act. 

(n) MONROE BAY AND CREEK FEDERAL CHANNEL, VIRGINIA.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the project for navigation, Monroe Bay and Creek, 

Virginia, authorized by the first section of the Act of July 

3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 922), is modified to deauthorize 

a portion of the turning and anchorage basin, consisting of 

the area described in paragraph (2). 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is 500 feet wide by 300 feet long of the turning and anchorage basin starting at the upstream limit (end) of the turning 

and anchorage basin near Robins Grove Port. This area is 

further defined by the following coordinates, Easting: 

1322718.74, Northing: 209016.31; Easting: 1323145.05, 

Northing: 208755.00; Easting: 1322988.29, Northing: 

208499.27; Easting: 1322561.97, Northing: 208760.59. 

(o) SEATTLE HARBOR, WASHINGTON.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of enactment of 

this Act, the project for navigation, Seattle Harbor, Washington, 

authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 

(chapter 831, 49 Stat. 1039), is modified to deauthorize the 

portion of the project within the East Waterway consisting 

of the area described in paragraph (2). 

(2) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in paragraph 

(1) is the area— 

(A) beginning at the southwest corner of Block 386, 

Plat of Seattle Tidelands (said corner also being a point 

on the United States pierhead line); 

(B) thence north 90°00’00’’ west along the projection 

of the south line of Block 386, 206.58 feet to the centerline 

of the East Waterway; 
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(C) thence north 14°30’00’’ east along the centerline 

and parallel with the northwesterly line of Block 386, 64.83 

feet; 

(D) thence north 33°32’59’’ east, 235.85 feet; 

(E) thence north 39°55’22’’ east, 128.70 feet; 

(F) thence north 14°30’00’’ east parallel with the northwesterly line of Block 386, 280.45 feet; 

(G) thence north 90°00’00’’ east, 70.00 feet to the 

pierhead line and the northwesterly line of Block 386; 

and 

(H) thence south 14°30’00’’ west, 650.25 feet along 

said pierhead line and northwesterly line of Block 386 

to the point of beginning. 

(p) STUDY ON ADDITIONAL DEAUTHORIZATION.—Not later than 

18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 

shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the impacts 

of deauthorizing of the portions of the project for flood protection 

on the Lower San Joaquin River and tributaries, California, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 

58 Stat. 901) consisting of the right bank of the San Joaquin 

River between levee miles 0.00 on the left bank of the Tuolumne 

River and levee mile 3.76 on the San Joaquin River, California. 

SEC. 1303. GENERAL REAUTHORIZATIONS. 

(a) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.—Section 529(b)(3) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2658; 119 Stat. 

2255; 125 Stat. 865; 136 Stat. 4631) is amended by striking 

‘‘$40,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$60,000,000’’. 

(b) INVASIVE SPECIES IN ALPINE LAKES PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 507(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (16 

U.S.C. 4701 note) is amended by striking ‘‘2028’’ and inserting 

‘‘2030’’. 

(c) ENVIRONMENTAL BANKS.—Section 309(e) of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3957(e)) 

is amended by striking ‘‘12’’ and inserting ‘‘14’’. 

(d) LEVEE SAFETY INITIATIVE.—Section 9005(g)(2)(E)(i) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 

3303a(g)(2)(E)(i)) is amended by striking ‘‘2028’’ and inserting 

‘‘2030’’. 

(e) NON-FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 

1043(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 

2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note) is amended by striking ‘‘2026’’ each 

place it appears and inserting ‘‘2030’’. 

(f) ASIAN CARP PREVENTION AND CONTROL PILOT PROGRAM.— 

Section 509(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(33 U.S.C. 610 note) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (2)(C)(ii), by striking ‘‘2024’’ and inserting 

‘‘2030’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘2 years thereafter’’ and 

inserting ‘‘2 years after the date of enactment of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2024’’. 

(g) TRANSFER OF EXCESS CREDIT.—Section 1020 of the Water 

Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2223) 

is amended by striking ‘‘2028’’ and inserting ‘‘2030’’ each place 

it appears. 
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(h) PILOT PROGRAMS ON THE FORMULATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.—Section 118 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘5 years and 10 years’’ 

and inserting ‘‘5 years, 10 years, and 15 years’’; 

(2) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘10 years’’ and inserting 

‘‘15 years’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(h) PRIORITY PROJECTS.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the following projects: 

‘‘(1) The project for flood risk management, city of Rialto, 

California, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2024. 

‘‘(2) The project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, 

Santa Ana River, Jurupa Valley, California, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. 

‘‘(3) The project for flood control and other purposes, Kentucky River and its tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by section 

6 of the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1416). 

‘‘(4) The project for flood risk management, Kentucky River, 

Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746). 

‘‘(5) The project for navigation, Hagaman Chute, Lake 

Providence, Louisiana, authorized by section 1201 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2024. 

‘‘(6) The project for flood risk management, Otero County, 

New Mexico, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2024. 

‘‘(7) The project for flood control and other purposes, 

Susquehanna River Basin, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 

49 Stat. 1573). 

‘‘(8) The project for flood risk management and ecosystem 

restoration, Winooski River basin, Vermont, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. 

‘‘(9) The project for flood risk management and sediment 

management, Grays River, Wahkiakum County, Washington, 

authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2024.’’. 

(i) REHABILITATION OF EXISTING LEVEES.—Section 3017(e) of 

the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 

U.S.C. 3303a note) is amended by striking ‘‘2028’’ and inserting 

‘‘2033’’. 

(j) EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS.— 

Section 104(b)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 

610(b)(2)(A)) is amended— 

(1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘each of fiscal years 2021 

through 2024’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fiscal years 2025 through 

2029’’; and 

(2) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘2028’’ and inserting ‘‘2029’’. 

SEC. 1304. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 

(a) NEW PROJECTS.—Section 219(f) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 

1258; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(406) BUCKEYE, ARIZONA.—$12,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City 

of Buckeye, Arizona. 

‘‘(407) FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA.—$5,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including facilities for water reclamation, withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), Flagstaff, Arizona. 

‘‘(408) GLENDALE, ARIZONA.—$5,200,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and 

water quality enhancement, Glendale, Arizona. 

‘‘(409) PAGE, ARIZONA.—$10,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of Page, 

Arizona. 

‘‘(410) SAHUARITA, ARIZONA.—$4,800,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, in the 

town of Sahuarita, Arizona. 

‘‘(411) TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA.—$10,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, 

and distribution), Tohono O’odham Nation, Arizona. 

‘‘(412) TUCSON, ARIZONA.—$30,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including water reclamation and recycled water systems), Tucson, Arizona. 

‘‘(413) WINSLOW, ARIZONA.—$3,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City 

of Winslow, Arizona. 

‘‘(414) ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the City of Adelanto, California. 

‘‘(415) APTOS, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the town of Aptos, California. 

‘‘(416) SACRAMENTO AND SAN JOAQUIN RIVERS, BAY-DELTA, 

CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, 

including water and wastewater infrastructure (including 

stormwater management), drainage systems, and water quality 

enhancement, Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, San Francisco Bay–Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta watershed, 

California. 

‘‘(417) BISHOP, CALIFORNIA.—$2,500,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the city of Bishop, California. 

‘‘(418) BLOOMINGTON, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in Bloomington, California. 

‘‘(419) BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$50,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, water supply, environmental restoration, and surface 

water resource protection in Butte County, California. 

‘‘(420) CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA.—$1,902,808 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 

city of California City, California. 

‘‘(421) CARSON, CALIFORNIA.—$11,000,000 for water and 

water supply infrastructure in the City of Carson, California. 

‘‘(422) CEDAR GLEN, CALIFORNIA.—$35,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

water storage, in Cedar Glen, California. 
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‘‘(423) CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

drinking water, in City of Culver City, California. 

‘‘(424) COLTON, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the city of Colton, California. 

‘‘(425) EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.— 

$50,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including 

stormwater management, drinking water, and water supply, 

in the City of Los Angeles, California, including Sun Valley. 

‘‘(426) FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water 

and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater management, surface water resource protection, and environmental 

restoration, in Fresno County, California. 

‘‘(427) GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA.—$20,500,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 

including water supply and water storage, for communities 

served by the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, California. 

‘‘(428) GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of Grand Terrace, California. 

‘‘(429) HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA.—$15,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 

infrastructure, in the city of Hayward, California. 

‘‘(430) HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the city of Hollister, California. 

‘‘(431) KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$50,000,000 for water 

and water supply infrastructure in Kern County, California. 

‘‘(432) LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in Lake County, California. 

‘‘(433) LAKE TAHOE BASIN.—$20,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 

communities within the Lake Tahoe Basin in Nevada and California. 

‘‘(434) LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, in the City of La Quinta, California. 

‘‘(435) LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA.—$8,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the city of Lakewood, California. 

‘‘(436) LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA.—$6,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

and environmental infrastructure, in the city of Lawndale, California. 

‘‘(437) LONE PINE, CALIFORNIA.—$7,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the town of Lone Pine, California. 

‘‘(438) LOMITA, CALIFORNIA.—$5,500,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

stormwater management, in the city of Lomita, California. 

‘‘(439) LOS BANOS, CALIFORNIA.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the city of Los Banos, California. 

‘‘(440) LOS OLIVOS, CALIFORNIA.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the town of Los Olivos, California. 

‘‘(441) LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.—$12,000,000 for water and 

water supply infrastructure in the city of Lynwood, California. 
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‘‘(442) MADERA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$27,500,000 for 

water and water supply infrastructure in Madera County, California. 

‘‘(443) MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA.—$15,000,000 for water and 

water supply infrastructure in the city of Milpitas, California. 

‘‘(444) MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA.—$18,250,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

stormwater management, in the town of Montecito, California. 

‘‘(445) OAKLAND-ALAMEDA ESTUARY, CALIFORNIA.— 

$30,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water 

and wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage systems and water quality enhancement, Oakland-Alameda Estuary, Oakland and Alameda Counties, California. 

‘‘(446) OXNARD, CALIFORNIA.—$40,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, conservation, water reuse and related facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water resource protection, in the city of 

Oxnard, California. 

‘‘(447) PATTERSON, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and environmental restoration, in the city of Patterson, California. 

‘‘(448) POMONA, CALIFORNIA.—$35,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 

water, in Pomona, California. 

‘‘(449) ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for water 

and water supply infrastructure in the city of Rohnert Park, 

California. 

‘‘(450) SALINAS, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 

of Salinas, California. 

‘‘(451) SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 

in San Benito County, California. 

‘‘(452) SAN BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA.—$18,250,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of San Buenaventura, California. 

‘‘(453) SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$200,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 

in San Diego County, California. 

‘‘(454) SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA.—$5,000,000 for water and 

water supply infrastructure in the city of South Gate, California. 

‘‘(455) SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$5,000,000 

for water and wastewater infrastructure, including drinking 

water and water supply, in San Luis Obispo County, California. 

‘‘(456) STANISLAUS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$10,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply 

and stormwater management, in Stanislaus County, California. 

‘‘(457) TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY WATERSHED, CALIFORNIA.— 

$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water 

and wastewater infrastructure, Tijuana River Valley Watershed, California. 

‘‘(458) TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water 

and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater management, surface water resource protection, and environmental 

restoration, in Tulare County, California. 
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‘‘(459) WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA.—$28,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in the city of Watsonville, California. 

‘‘(460) YOLO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—$20,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

stormwater management, in Yolo County, California. 

‘‘(461) YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA.— 

$6,500,000 for water and water supply infrastructure in communities served by the Yorba Linda Water District, California. 

‘‘(462) EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO.—$20,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure and stormwater management, El Paso County, 

Colorado. 

‘‘(463) FREMONT COUNTY, COLORADO.—$50,000,000 for 

water and water supply infrastructure, in Fremont County, 

Colorado. 

‘‘(464) EAST HAMPTON, CONNECTICUT.—$25,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 

in the town of East Hampton, Connecticut. 

‘‘(465) EAST LYME, CONNECTICUT.—$25,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 

town of East Lyme, Connecticut. 

‘‘(466) REHOBOTH BEACH, LEWES, DEWEY, BETHANY, SOUTH

BETHANY, FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE.—$25,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey, Bethany, South 

Bethany, and Fenwick Island, Delaware. 

‘‘(467) WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.—$25,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, Wilmington, Delaware. 

‘‘(468) PICKERING BEACH, KITTS HUMMOCK, BOWERS BEACH, 

SOUTH BOWERS BEACH, SLAUGHTER BEACH, PRIME HOOK BEACH, 

MILTON, MILFORD, DELAWARE.—$25,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 

Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers Beach, South Bowers 

Beach, Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, Milton, and Milford, Delaware. 

‘‘(469) BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA.—$50,000,000 for water 

and water-related infrastructure, including stormwater 

management, water storage and treatment, surface water 

protection, and environmental restoration, in Broward County, 

Florida. 

‘‘(470) DELTONA, FLORIDA.—$31,200,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the City of Deltona, Florida. 

‘‘(471) LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA.—$2,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the Town of Longboat Key, Florida. 

‘‘(472) MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.—$10,000,000 for water 

and water supply infrastructure, including water supply, in 

Marion County, Florida. 

‘‘(473) OVIEDO, FLORIDA.—$10,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and treatment, 

in the city of Oviedo, Florida. 

‘‘(474) OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA.—$5,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, and 

environmental restoration, in Osceola County, Florida. 
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‘‘(475) CENTRAL FLORIDA.—$45,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Brevard 

County, Orange County, and Osceola County, Florida. 

‘‘(476) COASTAL GEORGIA, GEORGIA.—$50,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including stormwater management and water 

supply), in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, and 

McIntosh Counties, Georgia. 

‘‘(477) MUSCOGEE, HENRY, AND CLAYTON COUNTIES, 

GEORGIA.—$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, 

including water and wastewater infrastructure (including 

stormwater management), Muscogee, Henry, and Clayton Counties, Georgia. 

‘‘(478) COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA.—$5,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, Cobb County, Georgia. 

‘‘(479) DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA.—$40,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and 

water treatment, in DeKalb County, Georgia. 

‘‘(480) PORTERDALE, GEORGIA.—$10,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

water supply, and environmental restoration in the city of 

Porterdale, Georgia. 

‘‘(481) BURLEY, IDAHO.—$20,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water treatment, in the city 

of Burley, Idaho. 

‘‘(482) BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS.—$17,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the city of Belvidere, Illinois. 

‘‘(483) CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS.—$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, Calumet City, Illinois. 

‘‘(484) DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 

water, in the village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois. 

‘‘(485) FOX RIVER, ILLINOIS.—$9,500,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and treatment, in the villages of Lakemoor, Island Lake, and Volo, 

and McHenry County, Illinois. 

‘‘(486) GERMAN VALLEY, ILLINOIS.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 

treatment, in the village of German Valley, Illinois. 

‘‘(487) LASALLE, ILLINOIS.—$4,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

drinking water, water treatment, and environmental restoration, in the city of LaSalle, Illinois. 

‘‘(488) ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 

treatment, in the city of Rockford, Illinois. 

‘‘(489) SAVANNA, ILLINOIS.—$2,000,000 for water and water 

supply infrastructure, including drinking water, in the city 

of Savanna, Illinois. 

‘‘(490) SHERRARD, ILLINOIS.—$7,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 

treatment, in the village of Sherrard, Illinois. 

‘‘(491) WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS.— 

$35,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including 
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stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows), 

Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. 

‘‘(492) BROWNSVILLE, KENTUCKY.—$14,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 

drinking water, in the city of Brownsville, Kentucky. 

‘‘(493) MONROE, LOUISIANA.—$7,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

water supply, and drinking water, in the city of Monroe, Louisiana. 

‘‘(494) POINTE CELESTE, LOUISIANA.—$50,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, in 

Pointe Celeste, Louisiana. 

‘‘(495) EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS.—$10,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including wastewater treatment plant outfalls), 

Easthampton, Massachusetts. 

‘‘(496) FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS.—$1,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. 

‘‘(497) NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS.—$5,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, 

Hockanum Road, Northampton, Massachusetts. 

‘‘(498) WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS.—$1,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. 

‘‘(499) MILAN, MICHIGAN.—$3,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 

water, in the city of Milan, Michigan. 

‘‘(500) SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.—$58,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 

and water supply, in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and 

Washtenaw Counties, Michigan. 

‘‘(501) ELYSIAN, MINNESOTA.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 

of Elysian, Minnesota. 

‘‘(502) LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA.—$3,200,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 

of Le Sueur, Minnesota. 

‘‘(503) BYRAM, MISSISSIPPI.—$7,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and 

water quality enhancement, Byram, Mississippi. 

‘‘(504) COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI.—$4,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water quality enhancement and water supply, in the city of Columbia, Mississippi. 

‘‘(505) DIAMONDHEAD, MISSISSIPPI.—$7,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure and drainage systems, Diamondhead, Mississippi. 

‘‘(506) HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.—$7,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage 

systems, and water quality enhancement, Hancock County, Mississippi. 

‘‘(507) LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the city of Laurel, Mississippi. 
S. 4367—131 

‘‘(508) MADISON, MISSISSIPPI.—$7,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water quality enhancement, Madison, Mississippi. 

‘‘(509) MOSS POINT, MISSISSIPPI.—$11,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the city of Moss Point, Mississippi. 

‘‘(510) OLIVE BRANCH, MISSISSIPPI.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, water quality enhancement, and water supply, in the 

city of Olive Branch, Mississippi. 

‘‘(511) PEARL, MISSISSIPPI.—$7,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and 

water quality enhancement, Pearl, Mississippi. 

‘‘(512) PICAYUNE, MISSISSIPPI.—$5,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the city of Picayune, Mississippi. 

‘‘(513) STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.—$6,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water, water 

treatment, water quality enhancement, and water supply, in 

the city of Starkville, Mississippi. 

‘‘(514) LAUGHLIN, NEVADA.—$29,000,000 for water infrastructure, including water supply, in the town of Laughlin, 

Nevada. 

‘‘(515) NYE COUNTY, NEVADA.—$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including water wellfield and pipeline in the 

Pahrump Valley), Nye County, Nevada. 

‘‘(516) PAHRUMP, NEVADA.—$4,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Pahrump, Nevada. 

‘‘(517) STOREY COUNTY, NEVADA.—$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and 

distribution), Storey County, Nevada. 

‘‘(518) NEW HAMPSHIRE.—$25,000,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 

New Hampshire. 

‘‘(519) BELMAR, NEW JERSEY.—$10,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 

infrastructure and stormwater management in Belmar Township, New Jersey. 

‘‘(520) CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.—$40,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including water supply, desalination, and facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), Cape May 

County, New Jersey. 

‘‘(521) COLESVILLE, NEW JERSEY.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in Colesville, New Jersey. 

‘‘(522) DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.—$4,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure in Deptford Township, 

New Jersey. 

‘‘(523) LACEY TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.—$10,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure and stormwater management, in Lacey 

Township, New Jersey. 
S. 4367—132 

‘‘(524) MERCHANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY.—$18,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of 

Merchantville, New Jersey. 

‘‘(525) PARK RIDGE, NEW JERSEY.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Park Ridge, 

New Jersey. 

‘‘(526) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.—$3,200,000 

for water and wastewater infrastructure in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. 

‘‘(527) BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO.—$20,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure in the town of Bernalillo, New Mexico. 

‘‘(528) BOSQUE FARMS, NEW MEXICO.—$10,000,000 for 

wastewater infrastructure in the village of Bosque Farms, New 

Mexico. 

‘‘(529) CARMEL, NEW YORK.—$3,450,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the town of Carmel, New York. 

‘‘(530) DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK.—$10,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure in Dutchess County, New 

York. 

‘‘(531) KINGS COUNTY, NEW YORK.—$100,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows), in Kings County, 

New York. 

‘‘(532) MOHAWK RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, NEW YORK.— 

$100,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 

including stormwater management, surface water resource 

protection, environmental restoration, and related infrastructure, in the vicinity of the Mohawk River and tributaries, 

including the counties of Albany, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, 

Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, 

Otsego, Saratoga, Schoharie, and Schenectady, New York. 

‘‘(533) MOUNT PLEASANT, NEW YORK.—$2,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York. 

‘‘(534) NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK.—$20,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure (including stormwater management), New 

Rochelle, New York. 

‘‘(535) NEWTOWN CREEK, NEW YORK.—$25,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows), in the vicinity of 

Newtown Creek, New York City, New York. 

‘‘(536) NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK.—$60,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater 

management (including combined sewer overflows), in New 

York County, New York. 

‘‘(537) ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in Orange County, New York. 

‘‘(538) SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK.—$2,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the village of Sleepy Hollow, New York. 

‘‘(539) ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.—$10,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in Ulster County, New York. 

‘‘(540) RAMAPO, NEW YORK.—$4,000,000 for water infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure, in 

the town of Ramapo, New York. 
S. 4367—133 

‘‘(541) RIKERS ISLAND, NEW YORK.—$25,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows) on Rikers Island, 

New York. 

‘‘(542) YORKTOWN, NEW YORK.—$10,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the town of Yorktown, New York. 

‘‘(543) CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA.—$41,025,650 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Canton, North Carolina. 

‘‘(544) FAIRMONT, NORTH CAROLINA.—$7,137,500 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, in the town of Fairmont, North 

Carolina. 

‘‘(545) MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA.—$1,500,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 

town of Murphy, North Carolina. 

‘‘(546) ROBBINSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.—$3,474,350 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of 

Robbinsville, North Carolina. 

‘‘(547) WEAVERVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.—$4,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure in the town of 

Weaverville, North Carolina. 

‘‘(548) CITY OF AKRON, OHIO.—$5,500,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including drainage systems), City of Akron, Ohio. 

‘‘(549) APPLE CREEK, OHIO.—$350,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the 

village of Apple Creek, Ohio. 

‘‘(550) ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO.—$1,500,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including water supply and water quality enhancement), Ashtabula County, Ohio. 

‘‘(551) BLOOMINGBURG, OHIO.—$6,500,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and 

distribution), Bloomingburg, Ohio. 

‘‘(552) BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OHIO.—$170,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the village of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. 

‘‘(553) CHAGRIN FALLS REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM, OHIO.— 

$3,500,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the villages of Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Moreland Hills, and South 

Russell, and the Townships of Bainbridge, Chagrin Falls, and 

Russell, Ohio. 

‘‘(554) CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO.—$11,500,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including combined sewer overflows), Cuyahoga 

County, Ohio. 

‘‘(555) EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO.—$13,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater management), East Cleveland, 

Ohio. 

‘‘(556) ERIE COUNTY, OHIO.—$16,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 

(including combined sewer overflows) in Erie County, Ohio. 

‘‘(557) HURON, OHIO.—$7,100,000 for water and wastewater 

infrastructure in the city of Huron, Ohio. 
S. 4367—134 

‘‘(558) KELLEYS ISLAND, OHIO.—$1,000,000 for wastewater 

infrastructure in the village of Kelleys Island, Ohio. 

‘‘(559) NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO.—$1,175,165 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure in the city of North Olmsted, Ohio. 

‘‘(560) PAINESVILLE, OHIO.—$11,800,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 

in the City of Painesville, Ohio. 

‘‘(561) SOLON, OHIO.—$14,137,341 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 

(including combined sewer overflows), in the city of Solon, Ohio. 

‘‘(562) SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO.—$25,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 

infrastructure, in Summit County, Ohio. 

‘‘(563) STARK COUNTY, OHIO.—$24,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 

infrastructure, in Stark County, Ohio. 

‘‘(564) STRUTHERS, OHIO.—$500,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 

(including wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, 

and sewer improvements), Struthers, Ohio. 

‘‘(565) TOLEDO AND OREGON, OHIO.—$10,500,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in the cities of Toledo and 

Oregon, Ohio. 

‘‘(566) VERMILION, OHIO.—$15,400,000 for wastewater infrastructure in the city of Vermilion, Ohio. 

‘‘(567) WESTLAKE, OHIO.—$750,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the 

city of Westlake, Ohio. 

‘‘(568) STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA.—$30,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure and water supply infrastructure (including facilities 

for water storage, withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), 

in the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma. 

‘‘(569) BEAVERTON, OREGON.—$10,000,000 for water supply 

in the city of Beaverton, Oregon. 

‘‘(570) CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON.—$50,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including combined sewer 

overflows, in Clackamas County, Oregon. 

‘‘(571) WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON.—$50,000,000 for 

water infrastructure and water supply in Washington County, 

Oregon. 

‘‘(572) PENNSYLVANIA.—$38,600,000 for environmental 

infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 

Pennsylvania. 

‘‘(573) BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.—$7,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 

stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, 

in Berks County, Pennsylvania. 

‘‘(574) CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.—$7,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 

stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, 

in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 

‘‘(575) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA.—$2,000,000 for 

water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater 

management, in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. 
S. 4367—135 

‘‘(576) INDIAN CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA.—$50,000,000 for 

wastewater infrastructure in the boroughs of Telford, Franconia, and Lower Safford, Pennsylvania. 

‘‘(577) PEN ARGYL, PENNSYLVANIA.—$5,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Pen Argyl, 

Pennsylvania. 

‘‘(578) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.— 

$3,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure and other 

environmental infrastructure (including stormwater management), Chesterfield County, South Carolina. 

‘‘(579) CHERAW, SOUTH CAROLINA.—$8,800,000 for water, 

wastewater, and other environmental infrastructure in the town 

of Cheraw, South Carolina. 

‘‘(580) FLORENCE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.—$40,000,000 

for water and wastewater infrastructure in Florence County, 

South Carolina. 

‘‘(581) LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA.—$15,000,000 for water 

and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management in the city of Lake City, South Carolina. 

‘‘(582) TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.—$35,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure and water supply infrastructure, including 

facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and distribution, Tipton 

County, Tennessee. 

‘‘(583) TIPTON, HAYWOOD, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES, TENNESSEE.—$50,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 

including related environmental infrastructure and water 

supply, in Tipton, Haywood, and Fayette Counties, Tennessee. 

‘‘(584) AUSTIN, TEXAS.—$50,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of Austin, Texas. 

‘‘(585) AMARILLO, TEXAS.—$38,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and 

water storage and treatment systems, in the City of Amarillo, 

Texas. 

‘‘(586) BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS.—$40,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, in the City of Brownsville, Texas. 

‘‘(587) CLARENDON, TEXAS.—$5,000,000 for water infrastructure, including water storage, in the city of Clarendon, 

Texas. 

‘‘(588) QUINLAN, TEXAS.—$1,250,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the city of Quinlan, Texas. 

‘‘(589) RUNAWAY BAY, TEXAS.—$7,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 

and water storage and treatment systems, in the city of Runaway Bay, Texas. 

‘‘(590) WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS.—$20,000,000 for wastewater 

infrastructure and water supply in Webb County, Texas. 

‘‘(591) ZAPATA COUNTY, TEXAS.—$20,000,000 for water and 

wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Zapata 

County, Texas. 

‘‘(592) KING WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA.—$1,300,000 for 

wastewater infrastructure in King William County, Virginia. 

‘‘(593) POTOMAC RIVER, VIRGINIA.—$1,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure, environmental infrastructure, and water 

quality improvements, in the vicinity of the Potomac River, 

Virginia. 
S. 4367—136 

‘‘(594) CHELAN, WASHINGTON.—$9,000,000 for water infrastructure, including water supply, storage, and distribution, 

in the city of Chelan, Washington. 

‘‘(595) COLLEGE PLACE, WASHINGTON.—$5,000,000 for 

environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 

infrastructure, including water supply and storage, in the city 

of College Place, Washington. 

‘‘(596) FERNDALE, WASHINGTON.—$4,000,000 for water, 

wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of 

Ferndale, Washington. 

‘‘(597) LYNDEN, WASHINGTON.—$4,000,000 for water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of Lynden, 

Washington. 

‘‘(598) OTHELLO, WASHINGTON.—$14,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure (including water supply, storage, and treatment, and 

aquifer storage and recovery), in the city of Othello, Washington.’’. 

(b) PROJECT MODIFICATIONS.— 

(1) CONSISTENCY WITH REPORTS.—Congress finds that the 

project modifications described in this subsection are in accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the Secretary 

under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (33 U.S.C. 2282d), titled ‘‘Report to Congress on 

Future Water Resources Development’’, or have otherwise been 

reviewed by Congress. 

(2) MODIFICATIONS.— 

(A) ALABAMA.—Section 219(f)(274) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 

Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by striking 

‘‘$50,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$85,000,000’’. 

(B) ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA.—Section 219(f)(80) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 

121 Stat. 1258) is amended by striking ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$45,000,000’’. 

(C) CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Section 

219(f)(86) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259; 136 Stat. 

3816) is amended by striking ‘‘$13,280,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$16,300,000’’. 

(D) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Section 

219(f)(87) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259) is amended— 

(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘WATER

DISTRICT’’ and inserting ‘‘COUNTY’’; 

(ii) by inserting ‘‘$80,000,000, of which not less 

than’’ before ‘‘$23,000,000’’; 

(iii) by inserting ‘‘shall be’’ after ‘‘$23,000,000’’; 

and 

(iv) by inserting ‘‘service area, and of which not 

less than $57,000,000 shall be for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and water supply, within the service areas for 

the Delta Diablo Sanitation District and the Ironhouse 

Sanitary District, Contra Costa County’’ after ‘‘Water 

District’’. 
S. 4367—137 

(E) LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Section 

219(f)(93) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259; 136 Stat. 

3816) is amended— 

(i) by striking ‘‘$103,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$128,000,000’’; and 

(ii) by striking ‘‘Santa Clarity Valley’’ and inserting 

‘‘Santa Clarita Valley’’. 

(F) LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.—Section 8319 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3785) is 

amended— 

(i) in subsection (d)(3), by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘(E) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subparagraph 

(A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project under 

this section benefitting an economically disadvantaged 

community (as defined by the Secretary under section of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 

2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.’’; and 

(ii) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(G) LOS OSOS, CALIFORNIA.— 

(i) PROJECT DESCRIPTION.—Section 219(c)(27) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 114 Stat. 2763A–219; 121 Stat. 1209) is amended 

by striking ‘‘Wastewater’’ and inserting ‘‘Water and 

wastewater’’. 

(ii) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE.—Section 219(e)(15) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 121 Stat. 1192) is amended by 

striking ‘‘$35,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$43,000,000’’. 

(H) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Section 

219(f)(101) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1260) is 

modified by striking ‘‘$9,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$24,000,000’’. 

(I) SOUTH PERRIS, CALIFORNIA.—Section 219(f)(52) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A–220; 134 Stat. 2718) 

is amended by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(J) KENT, DELAWARE.—Section 219(f)(313) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 

Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by striking 

‘‘$35,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000’’. 

(K) NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE.—Section 219(f)(314) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by striking 

‘‘$35,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000’’. 

(L) SUSSEX, DELAWARE.—Section 219(f)(315) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by striking 

‘‘$35,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000’’. 

(M) PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.—Section 

219(f)(129) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
S. 4367—138 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$7,500,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$57,500,000’’. 

(N) ATLANTA, GEORGIA.—Section 219(e)(5) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 110 

Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking 

‘‘$75,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(O) EAST POINT, GEORGIA.—Section 219(f)(136) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$15,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$20,000,000’’. 

(P) GUAM.—Section 219(f)(323) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1992 (136 Stat. 3811) is amended by 

striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$35,000,000’’. 

(Q) MAUI, HAWAII.—Section 219(f)(328) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 

Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is modified by striking 

‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’. 

(R) COOK COUNTY AND LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.—Section 

219(f)(54) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A–221) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$149,000,000’’. 

(S) FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS.—Section 219(f)(330) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is amended by striking 

‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’. 

(T) MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.—Section 219(f)(55) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 114 Stat. 2763A– 

221; 134 Stat. 2718; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended— 

(i) by inserting ‘‘(including stormwater management)’’ after ‘‘wastewater assistance’’; and 

(ii) by striking ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$150,000,000’’. 

(U) SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS.—Section 219(f)(333) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended— 

(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘MONT- GOMERY AND CHRISTIAN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS’’ and 

inserting ‘‘SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS’’; and 

(ii) by striking ‘‘Montgomery County and Christian 

County’’ and inserting ‘‘Montgomery County, Christian 

County, Fayette County, Shelby County, Jasper 

County, Richland County, Crawford County, and Lawrence County’’. 

(V) WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.—Section 219(f)(334) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by striking 

‘‘$30,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$36,000,000’’. 

(W) BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.—Section 219(f)(21) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A–220; 121 Stat. 1226; 

136 Stat. 3817) is amended by striking ‘‘$90,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(X) EAST ATCHAFALAYA BASIN AND AMITE RIVER BASIN

REGION, LOUISIANA.—Section 5082(i) of the Water Resources 
S. 4367—139 

Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1226) is amended by 

striking ‘‘$40,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$45,000,000’’. 

(Y) LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA.—Section 

219(f)(146) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1262) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$2,300,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$7,300,000’’. 

(Z) SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION, LOUISIANA.—Section 219(f)(153) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 

Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$12,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$17,500,000’’. 

(AA) SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA REGION, LOUISIANA.—Section 5085(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2007 (121 Stat. 1228) is amended by striking ‘‘$17,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$22,000,000’’. 

(BB) FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS.—Section 219(f)(336) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 

(CC) HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS.—Section 219(f)(337) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 

(DD) LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS.—Section 219(f)(338) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 

(EE) LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS.—Section 219(f)(339) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by striking 

‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 

(FF) METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS.—Section 219(f)(340) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 

(GG) MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN.—Section 219(f)(345) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$40,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$90,000,000’’. 

(HH) MICHIGAN.—Section 219(f)(157) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4825; 113 

Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended— 

(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking 

‘‘MICHIGAN COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS’’ and 

inserting ‘‘MICHIGAN’’; and 

(ii) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘$85,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$160,000,000’’. 

(II) BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 219(f)(163) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat, 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263) is amended by striking 

‘‘$5,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000,000’’. 

(JJ) DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 219(f)(30) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A–220; 119 Stat. 

282; 119 Stat. 2257; 122 Stat. 1623; 134 Stat. 2718) is 
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amended by striking ‘‘$130,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$170,000,000’’. 

(KK) JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 219(f)(167) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$125,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$139,000,000’’. 

(LL) MADISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 

219(f)(351) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$24,000,000’’. 

(MM) MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 219(f)(352) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by striking 

‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$26,000,000’’. 

(NN) RANKIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.—Section 219(f)(354) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$24,000,000’’. 

(OO) NORTHERN MISSOURI.—Section 8353(d)(3) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3800) 

is amended by adding at the end: 

‘‘(E) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subparagraph 

(A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project under 

this section benefitting an economically disadvantaged 

community (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 14 

U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.’’. 

(PP) ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.—Section 219(f)(32) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 337; 121 Stat. 1233; 134 Stat. 2718) is amended 

by striking ‘‘$70,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(QQ) CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.—Section 219(f)(357) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by striking 

‘‘$119,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$143,800,000’’. 

(RR) CENTRAL NEW MEXICO.—Section 593(h) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 380; 

119 Stat. 2255; 136 Stat. 3820) is amended by striking 

‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$150,000,000’’. 

(SS) KIRYAS JOEL, NEW YORK.—Section 219(f)(184) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1264) is amended by striking 

‘‘$5,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$25,000,000’’. 

(TT) QUEENS, NEW YORK.—Section 219(f)(377) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3814) is amended by striking 

‘‘$119,200,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$190,000,000’’. 

(UU) NEW YORK CITY WATERSHED.—Section 552(a) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 

3780; 136 Stat. 3821) is amended by adding at the end 

the following: 

‘‘(3) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out this section, the 

Secretary may consider natural and nature-based infrastructure.’’. 

(VV) NORTH CAROLINA.—Section 5113 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1237) is 
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amended in subsection (f) by striking ‘‘$13,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’. 

(WW) CLEVELAND, OHIO.—Section 219(f)(207) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by striking 

‘‘$2,500,000 for Flats East Bank’’ and inserting 

‘‘$25,500,000’’. 

(XX) CINCINNATI, OHIO.—Section 219(f)(206) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 

113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by striking 

‘‘$1,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$31,000,000’’. 

(YY) MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA.—Section 219(f)(231) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266; 134 Stat 2719) 

is amended by striking ‘‘$5,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$15,000,000’’. 

(ZZ) WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA.—Section 219(f)(236) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is amended by striking 

‘‘$1,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,000,000’’. 

(AAA) SOUTHWESTERN OREGON.—Section 8359 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802) 

is amended— 

(i) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’; and 

(ii) in subsection (f), by inserting ‘‘Lincoln,’’ after 

‘‘Lane,’’. 

(BBB) HATFIELD BOROUGH, PENNSYLVANIA.—Section 

219(f)(239) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$310,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,000,000’’. 

(CCC) NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA.—Section 219(f)(11) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 

Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking 

‘‘$20,000,000 for water related infrastructure’’ and inserting 

‘‘$70,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 

including water supply’’. 

(DDD) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.—Section 

219(f)(243) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is 

amended— 

(i) by striking ‘‘$1,600,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$3,000,000’’; and 

(ii) by inserting ‘‘water supply and’’ before ‘‘wastewater’’. 

(EEE) PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH, CHESTER COUNTY, 

PENNSYLVANIA.—Section 219(f)(68) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 

114 Stat. 2763A–221) is amended by striking ‘‘$2,400,000 

for water and sewer infrastructure’’ and inserting 

‘‘$10,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 

including stormwater infrastructure and water supply’’. 

(FFF) LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE, SOUTH CAROLINA.—Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 

Stat. 2763A–220; 117 Stat. 1838; 130 Stat. 1677; 132 Stat. 
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3818; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended by 

striking ‘‘$165,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$235,000,000’’. 

(GGG) MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA.—Section 

219(f)(393) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$7,822,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$20,000,000’’. 

(HHH) SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE.—Section 

219(f)(395) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$19,500,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$69,500,000’’. 

(III) DALLAS COUNTY REGION, TEXAS.—Section 5140 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 

1251) is amended in subsection (i) by striking ‘‘$40,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’. 

(JJJ) TEXAS.—Section 5138 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1250; 136 Stat. 3821) 

is amended in subsection (i) by striking ‘‘$80,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$200,000,000’’. 

(KKK) WESTERN RURAL WATER.—Section 595 of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383; 

117 Stat. 139; 117 Stat. 142; 117 Stat. 1836; 118 Stat. 

440; 121 Stat. 1219; 123 Stat. 2851; 128 Stat. 1316; 130 

Stat. 1681; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3822) is amended— 

(i) in subsection (a)— 

(I) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) 

as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and 

(II) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so 

redesignated) the following: 

‘‘(1) NON-FEDERAL INTEREST.—The term ‘non-Federal 

interest’ includes an entity declared to be a political subdivision 

of the State of New Mexico.’’; 

(ii) in subsection (c)(1)— 

(I) by inserting by inserting ‘‘, including natural and nature-based infrastructure’’ after ‘‘waterrelated environmental infrastructure’’; 

(II) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ 

at the end; and 

(III) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(E) drought resilience measures; and’’; and 

(iii) in subsection (i)— 

(I) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘$800,000,000’’ 

and inserting ‘‘$850,000,000’’; and 

(II) in paragraph (2), by striking 

‘‘$200,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$250,000,000’’. 

(LLL) MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.—Section 219(f)(405) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 

4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3816) is amended by striking 

‘‘$4,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$11,000,000’’. 

(3) EFFECT ON AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the operation of section 6001(e) of the Water Resources Reform and 

Development Act of 2014 (as in effect on the day before the 

date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2016), any project included on a list published by the Secretary pursuant to such section the authorization for which 
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is amended by this subsection remains authorized to be carried 

out by the Secretary. 

SEC. 1305. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsection (b) of section 219 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835) 

and subject to the availability of appropriations, in carrying out 

projects under that section benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 

note)), the Secretary may increase the Federal share of the cost 

of those projects to not more than 90 percent. 

(b) LIMITATION.—The total amount expended for an increased 

Federal share for all projects under subsection (a) shall not exceed 

$10,000,000 for each fiscal year. 

(c) TERMINATION.—The authority provided by this section 

expires on the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment 

of this Act. 

SEC. 1306. CONVEYANCES. 

(a) GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS.— (1) SURVEY TO OBTAIN LEGAL DESCRIPTION.—The exact acreage and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed 

under this section shall be determined by a survey that is 

satisfactory to the Secretary. 

(2) APPLICABILITY OF PROPERTY SCREENING PROVISIONS.— Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply 

to any conveyance under this section. 

(3) COSTS OF CONVEYANCE.—An entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all 

reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with 

the conveyance. 

(4) LIABILITY.—An entity to which a conveyance is made 

under this section shall hold the United States harmless from 

any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after 

the date of the conveyance, on the real property conveyed. 

The United States shall remain responsible for any liability 

with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on 

the real property conveyed. 

(5) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary 

may require that any conveyance under this section be subject 

to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of 

the United States. 

(b) CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.— (1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary may convey, 

without consideration to the City of Los Angeles, California, 

all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to 

the real property described in paragraph (2), for the purpose 

of housing a fire station, swiftwater rescue facility, and firefighter training facility. 

(2) PROPERTY.—The property to be conveyed under this 

subsection is the approximately 11.25 acres of land, including 

improvements on that land, located at 5101 Sepulveda Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California. 

(3) REVERSION.—If the Secretary determines at any time 

that the property conveyed under this subsection is not in 
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accordance with the purpose specified in paragraph (1), all 

right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert, 

at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States. 

(c) SALINAS DAM AND RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA.— 

(1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary may convey, 

without consideration, to the County of San Luis Obispo, California, all right, title, and interest of the United States in 

and to the real property described in paragraph (2). 

(2) PROPERTY.—The property to be conveyed under this 

subsection is Salinas Dam and Reservoir (Santa Margarita 

Lake), California. 

(3) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall, in consultation with appropriate Federal and non-Federal entities, 

ensure the property described in paragraph (2) meets applicable 

State and Federal dam safety requirements before conveying 

such property under this subsection. 

(4) REVERSION.—If the Secretary determines that the property conveyed under this subsection is not used for a public 

purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the property 

shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United 

States. 

(d) DILLARD ROAD, INDIANA.— 

(1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary shall convey 

to the State of Indiana all right, title, and interest of the 

United States, together with any improvements on the land, 

in and to the property described in paragraph (2). 

(2) PROPERTY.—The property to be conveyed under this 

subsection is the approximately 11.85 acres of land and road 

easements associated with Dillard Road, including improvements on that land, located in Patoka Township, Crawford 

County, Indiana. 

(3) DEED.—The Secretary shall convey the property under 

this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the 

interests of the United States. 

(4) REVERSION.—If the Secretary determines that the property conveyed under this subsection is not used for a public 

purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the property 

shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United 

States. 

(e) PORT OF SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON.— 

(1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—Upon receipt from the Port 

of Skamania County, Washington, of an amount that is not 

less than fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, 

the Secretary shall convey to the Port of Skamania County, 

Washington, all right, title, and interest of the United States 

in and to the real property described in paragraph (2). 

(2) PROPERTY.—The property to be conveyed under this 

subsection is the approximately 1.6 acres of land, including 

improvements on that land, consisting of the following: Lot 

I–2 in the Fifth Addition to the Plats of Relocated North Bonneville recorded in Volume B of Plat Records, Pages 51 and 

52, Skamania County Auditor’s File No. 94016. 

(3) WAIVER OF PROPERTY SCREENING PROVISION.—Section 

401(e) of Public Law 100–581 (102 Stat. 2944) shall not apply 

to the conveyance under this subsection. 
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(f) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 8377(e)(3)(B) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3825) is amended 

by striking ‘‘reserved an retained’’ and inserting ‘‘reserved and 

retained’’. 

SEC. 1307. SELMA, ALABAMA. 

The Federal share of the cost of the project for flood risk 

management, Selma Flood Risk Management and Bank Stabilization, Alabama, authorized by section 8401(2) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3838), shall be 100 percent. 

SEC. 1308. BARROW, ALASKA. 

For purposes of implementing the coastal erosion project, Barrow, Alaska, authorized pursuant to section 116 of the Energy 

and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 

2010 (123 Stat. 2851) the Secretary may consider the North Slope 

Borough to be in compliance with section 402(a) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 701b–12(a)) on adoption by the North Slope Borough Assembly of a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of flood events in the immediate 

floodplain area of the project, if the plan— 

(1) was developed in consultation with the Secretary and 

the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency in accordance with the guidelines developed under section 402(c) of such Act; and 

(2) is approved by the Secretary. 

SEC. 1309. LOWELL CREEK TUNNEL, ALASKA. 

Section 5032(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2007 (121 Stat. 1205; 134 Stat. 2719) is amended by striking 

‘‘20’’ and inserting ‘‘25’’. 

SEC. 1310. SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA. 

Section 142 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 

(90 Stat. 2930; 100 Stat. 4158) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) The Secretary’’; 

(2) by inserting ‘‘, Contra Costa,’’ before ‘‘and Solano’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(b) ADDITIONAL PURPOSES.—In carrying out subsection (a), 

the Secretary shall— 

‘‘(1) include the ocean shorelines of each county; 

‘‘(2) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines of each 

county— 

‘‘(A) investigate measures to adapt to rising sea levels; 

‘‘(B) consider the needs of economically disadvantaged 

communities within the study area, including identification 

of areas in which infrastructure for transportation, wastewater, housing, and other economic assets of such communities are most vulnerable to flood or shoreline risks; and 

‘‘(C) to the maximum extent practicable, consider the 

use of natural features or nature-based features and the 

beneficial use of dredged materials; and 

‘‘(3) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines, and 

streams running to the bay and ocean shorelines, of each 

county, investigate the effects of proposed flood or shoreline 

protection, coastal storm risk reduction, environmental infrastructure, and other measures or improvements on— 
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‘‘(A) the local economy, including recreation; 

‘‘(B) aquatic ecosystem restoration, enhancement, or 

expansion efforts or opportunities; 

‘‘(C) public infrastructure protection and improvement; 

‘‘(D) stormwater runoff capacity and control measures, 

including those that may mitigate flooding; 

‘‘(E) erosion of beaches and coasts; and 

‘‘(F) any other measures or improvements relevant to 

adapting to rising sea levels.’’. 

SEC. 1311. SANTA ANA RIVER MAINSTEM, CALIFORNIA. 

(a) SANTA ANA CREEK, INCLUDING SANTIAGO CREEK.— 

(1) MODIFICATION.—The project for flood control, Santa Ana 

River Mainstem Project, including Santiago Creek, California, 

authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329–111; 104 

Stat. 4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat. 1115), is modified to 

require the Secretary to treat construction of the Santiago 

Creek Channel as a separable element of the project. 

(2) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary may not construct the 

Santiago Creek Channel unless such construction minimizes 

the impacts to existing trees in, or adjacent to, the Santiago 

Creek Channel. 

(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this subsection 

shall affect the authorization for other portions of the project 

described in paragraph (1). 

(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(A) SANTIAGO CREEK CHANNEL.—The term ‘‘Santiago 

Creek Channel’’ means the portion of the project for flood 

control, Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, including 

Santiago Creek, California, authorized by section 401(a) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 

Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329–111; 104 Stat. 4611; 110 Stat. 

3713; 121 Stat. 1115), consisting of Santiago Creek downstream of the I–5 Interstate Highway to the confluence 

with the Santa Ana River. 

(B) SEPARABLE ELEMENT.—The term ‘‘separable element’’ has the meaning given such term in section 103 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2213). 

(b) REPORT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 

Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate with an update on implementation of 

the project for flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem, 

including Santiago Creek, California, authorized by section 

401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 

Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329–111; 104 Stat. 4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 

121 Stat. 1115). 

(2) SPECIFICATIONS.—In providing the update required 

under paragraph (1), the Secretary is directed to provide specific 

information on— 

(A) efforts by the Secretary and the non-Federal 

interest for the project to acquire the lands or interests 

in lands necessary to implement the project; 
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(B) the status of potential reimbursement requests by 

the non-Federal interest for such lands or interests; and 

(C) the status of ongoing requests by the non-Federal 

interest for approval by the Secretary of pending land 

(or interest in land) appraisals and litigation settlements 

associated with such lands or interests in lands. 

SEC. 1312. COLEBROOK RIVER RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT. 

(a) CONTRACT TERMINATION REQUEST.—Not later than 90 days 

after the date on which the Secretary receives a request from 

the Metropolitan District of Hartford County, Connecticut, to terminate the Colebrook River Reservoir contract, the Secretary shall 

offer to amend the contract to release to the United States all 

rights of the Metropolitan District of Hartford, Connecticut, to 

utilize water storage space in the reservoir project to which the 

contract applies. 

(b) RELIEF OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS.—On execution of the 

amendment described in subsection (a), the Metropolitan District 

of Hartford County, Connecticut, shall be relieved of the obligation 

to pay the percentage of the annual operation and maintenance 

expense, the percentage of major replacement cost, and the percentage of major rehabilitation cost allocated to the water supply storage 

specified in the Colebrook River Reservoir contract for the reservoir 

project to which the contract applies. 

(c) COLEBROOK RIVER RESERVOIR CONTRACT DEFINED.—In this 

section, the term ‘‘Colebrook River Reservoir contract’’ means the 

contract between the United States and the Metropolitan District 

of Hartford County, Connecticut, numbered DA–19–016–CIVENG– 

65–203, with respect to the Colebrook River Reservoir in Connecticut. 

SEC. 1313. FAULKNER ISLAND, CONNECTICUT. 

Section 527 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 

(110 Stat. 3767) is amended by striking ‘‘$4,500,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$8,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1314. NORTHERN ESTUARIES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, 

FLORIDA. 

Section 8215(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2022 is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(6) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost of 

carrying out paragraph (1) shall be 90 percent.’’. 

SEC. 1315. NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM, GEORGIA AND 

SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Section 1319(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2016 (130 Stat. 1703; 136 Stat. 3792) is amended— 

(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of 

law, the Project is modified to include— 

‘‘(A) full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and 

Dam structure; 

‘‘(B) modification of the structure such that the structure is able to maintain a stable pool with the same daily 

average elevation as is achieved by the existing structure, 

as measured at both the United States Geological Survey 

Gage 02196999, located at the New Savannah Bluff Lock 

and Dam, and the United States Geological Survey Gage 
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02196670, located in the vicinity of the Fifth Street Bridge, 

Augusta, Georgia, which at the New Savannah Bluff Lock 

and Dam is between 114.5 and 115 feet National Geodetic 

Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29); 

‘‘(C) construction of a fish passage structure as recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for 

the Project, dated August 17, 2012, or such other Project 

feature that appropriately mitigates impacts to fish habitat 

caused by the Project without removing the dam; and 

‘‘(D) conveyance by the Secretary to Augusta-Richmond 

County, Georgia, of the park and recreation area adjacent 

to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, without consideration.’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) CEILING.—The costs of construction to be paid 

by the Georgia Ports Authority as a non-Federal interest 

for the Project for the modifications authorized under paragraph (1) shall not exceed the costs that would be paid 

by such non-Federal interest for construction of the fish 

passage structure recommended in the report of the Chief 

of Engineers for the Project, dated August 17, 2012.’’; and 

(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘the cost sharing of the 

Project as provided by law’’ and inserting ‘‘the cost sharing 

of the fish passage structure as recommended in the report 

of the Chief of Engineers for the Project, dated August 17, 

2012’’. 

SEC. 1316. GREAT LAKES AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER INTERBASIN 

PROJECT, BRANDON ROAD, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 

After completion of construction of the project for ecosystem 

restoration, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project, 

Brandon Road, Will County, Illinois, authorized by section 401(5) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2740; 

134 Stat. 2742; 136 Stat. 3793), the Federal share of operation 

and maintenance costs of the project shall be 90 percent for the 

10-year period beginning on the date on which Federal funds are 

first provided for such costs. 

SEC. 1317. LAROSE TO GOLDEN MEADOW, LOUISIANA. 

(a) SCOPING OF EVALUATION.— (1) STUDY.—Not later than June 30, 2025, the Secretary 

shall complete a study of the following relating to the covered 

project: 

(A) Any project modifications undertaken by the nonFederal interest for the covered project since 2005 not 

constructed in accordance with section 14 of the Act of 

March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408). 

(B) Current elevations required for the covered project 

to meet the 100-year level of risk reduction. 

(C) Whether project modifications undertaken by the 

non-Federal interest for the covered project since 2005 

were injurious to the covered project or the public. 

(D) Any deviations from design guidelines acceptable 

for the covered project. 

(E) Improvements needed for the covered project to 

address any deficiencies according to current design guidelines of the Corps of Engineers district in which the covered 

project is located. 
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(F) A re-evaluation of project economics. 

(2) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after completing the 

study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes— 

(A) the results of the study; 

(B) a recommendation for a pathway into a systemwide 

improvement plan created pursuant to section 5(c)(2) of 

the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) (as amended 

by this Act); and 

(C) recommendations for improvement to the covered 

project to address any deficiencies. 

(b) COVERED PROJECT DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘covered project’’ means the Larose to Golden Meadow project, Louisiana, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1965 as the Grand 

Isle and vicinity project. 

(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000. 

SEC. 1318. MORGANZA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LOUISIANA. 

Section 1001(24) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2007 (121 Stat. 1053) is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) CREDIT.—The Secretary shall credit toward the 

non-Federal share of the cost of the project described in 

subparagraph (A) the cost of work carried out by the nonFederal interest for interim flood protection after March 

31, 1989, if the Secretary determines that the work— 

‘‘(i) is integral to the project; 

‘‘(ii) complies with all applicable Federal laws, 

regulations, and policies that were in place at the 

time the work was completed; and 

‘‘(iii) notwithstanding the date described in this 

subparagraph, is otherwise in compliance with the 

requirements of section 221 of the Flood Control Act 

of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b).’’. 

SEC. 1319. PORT FOURCHON BELLE PASS CHANNEL, LOUISIANA. 

(a) STUDY REQUEST.—If the non-Federal interest for the Port 

Fourchon project requests to undertake a feasibility study for a 

modification to the project under section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (as amended by this Act), 

the Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest, not later 

than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives such 

request, a determination in accordance with section 203(a)(3) of 

such Act (as amended by this Act). 

(b) NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANALYSES AND REVIEWS.— Not later than 30 days after receiving a feasibility study for modification to the Port Fourchon project submitted by the non-Federal 

interest for the project under section 203(a) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(a)), the Secretary shall— 

(1) review the study and determine, in accordance with 

section 203(b)(3)(C) such Act (as added by this Act), whether 

additional information is needed for the Secretary to perform 

the required analyses, reviews, and compliance processes; 

(2) provide the non-Federal interest with a comprehensive 

list of additional information needs, as applicable; and 

(3) if additional information is not needed, inform the nonFederal interest that the study submission is complete. 

(c) ANALYSIS, REVIEW, AND COMPLIANCE.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), not 

later than 180 days after the Secretary receives the study 

for the Port Fourchon project described in subsection (b), the 

Secretary shall complete the analyses, review, and compliance 

processes for the project required under section 203(b) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1986, issue a finding 

of no significant impact or a record of decision, and submit 

such finding or decision to the non-Federal interest. 

(2) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may delay the issuance of 

the finding or record of decision required under paragraph 

(1) if— 

(A) the Secretary has not received necessary information or approvals from another entity, including the nonFederal interest, in a manner that affects the ability of 

the Secretary to meet any requirements under State, local, 

or Federal law; or 

(B) significant new information or circumstances, 

including a major modification to an aspect of the Port 

Fourchon project, requires additional analysis by the Secretary. 

(3) NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL TIME.—If the Secretary 

determines that more than 180 days will be required to carry 

out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate, and the non-Federal interest and describe the 

basis for requiring additional time. 

(d) PORT FOURCHON PROJECT DEFINED.—In this section, the 

term ‘‘Port Fourchon project’’ means the project for navigation, 

Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana, authorized by section 

403(a)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 

Stat. 2743). 

SEC. 1320. UPPER ST. ANTHONY FALLS LOCK AND DAM, MINNEAPOLIS, 

MINNESOTA. 

Section 356(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2724) is amended— 

(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and 

(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: 

‘‘(4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out paragraph (1), as 

expeditiously as possible and to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall take all possible measures to reduce 

the physical footprint required for easements described in 

subparagraph (A) of that paragraph, including an examination 

of the use of crane barges on the Mississippi River.’’. 

SEC. 1321. MISSOURI RIVER LEVEE SYSTEM, MISSOURI. 

Section 111 of the Energy and Water Development and Related 

Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (123 Stat. 607) is amended by 

striking ‘‘$7,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$65,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1322. STOCKTON LAKE, MISSOURI. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall implement the reallocation of storage at Stockton Lake, Missouri, and enter into a water 

storage agreement with the Commission consistent with section 

301(b) of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b(b)) and 

Public Law 88–140 (77 Stat. 249), as described in the final Stockton 

Lake Water Supply Storage Reallocation Feasibility Study with 
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Integrated Environment Assessment and Director’s Memorandum 

dated September 23, 2024, subject to the following modifications: 

(1) The contract between the United States and the 

Commission shall provide for the reallocation of two storage 

spaces, Storage Space No. 1 and Storage Space No. 2, in two 

phases. 

(2) The total volume of storage to be reallocated, and the 

total volume of storage included in each storage space, shall 

be consistent with the Director’s Memorandum. 

(3) The Commission shall have the option to select a 

commencement date for Storage Space No. 2 at any time 

between the tenth and fifteenth anniversary of the effective 

date of the storage contract. 

(4) The first cost for Storage Space No. 1 shall be the 

updated cost of storage as of fiscal year 2010. 

(5) The first cost for Storage Space No. 2 shall be the 

updated cost of storage as of the effective date of the storage 

contract. 

(6) No payment shall be required for Storage Space No. 

2 until the date described in paragraph (3), provided that 

after the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the storage 

contract, interest shall be charged on the outstanding balance 

for Storage Space No. 2 at the rate specified in Article 5(a) 

of the Model Format for Water Storage Agreements of the 

Corps of Engineers. 

(7) The Commission may elect to pay for any portion of 

Storage Space No. 2 at the same price, on the same schedule, 

and under the same terms as the payment for Storage Space 

No. 1, but notwithstanding any such election, Storage Space 

No. 2 shall not be utilized for municipal and industrial water 

supply purposes prior to the commencement date described 

in paragraph (3). 

(8) All costs associated with implementing the recommendation described in the Memorandum of the Director of Civil 

Works to raise the level of the multipurpose pool shall be 

paid at Federal expense. 

(b) CREDIT TO THE HYDROPOWER PURPOSE.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section— 

(A) losses to the Federal hydropower purpose of the 

Stockton Lake project shall be offset by a reduction in 

the costs allocated to the Federal hydropower purpose; 

and 

(B) the reduction described in subparagraph (A) shall 

be determined by the Administrator of the Southwest 

Power Administration. 

(2) NO INCREASED PAYMENTS.—The Secretary may not 

increase the amounts of payments from water users under 

a water supply contract under this section due to the credits 

and reimbursement required to be paid by this section. 

(c) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section shall affect the 

Secretary’s authority under the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 

U.S.C. 390b). 

(d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘Commission’’ refers 

to the Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission. 
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SEC. 1323. TABLE ROCK LAKE, MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall permit the ongoing presence of an eligible structure at the Table Rock Lake project until— 

(1) the abandonment of such eligible structure by the holder 

of a license for right-of-way for such eligible structure; or 

(2) the failure of such eligible structure. 

(b) APPLICATION.—This section shall apply only to— 

(1) the owner of an eligible structure as of the date of 

enactment of this Act; and 

(2) one subsequent owner of that eligible structure. 

(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ABANDONMENT.—The term ‘‘abandonment’’, with respect 

to an eligible structure, means the allowance of the structure 

to come into a state of disrepair without the demonstrated 

intent by the owner to repair. 

(2) ELIGIBLE STRUCTURE.—The term ‘‘eligible structure’’ 

means a structure for human habitation, including a septic 

system— 

(A) for which a license for right-of-way has been provided by the Secretary and is in effect on the date of 

enactment of this Act; 

(B) that is located on fee land or land subject to a 

flowage easement; and 

(C) that does not impact the reservoir level or pose 

a failure risk to the dam of the Table Rock Lake project. 

(3) FEE LAND.—The term ‘‘fee land’’ means the land 

acquired in fee title by the United States for the Table Rock 

Lake project. 

(4) TABLE ROCK LAKE PROJECT.—The term ‘‘Table Rock 

Lake project’’ means the Table Rock Lake project of the Corps 

of Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, authorized 

as one of the multipurpose reservoir projects in the White 

River Basin by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 

795, 52 Stat. 1218). 

SEC. 1324. MAMARONECK-SHELDRAKE RIVERS, NEW YORK. 

The non-Federal share of the cost of features of the project 

for flood risk management, Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New 

York, authorized by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3837), benefitting an economically 

disadvantaged community (as defined pursuant to section 160 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 

note)) shall be 10 percent. 

SEC. 1325. COLUMBIA RIVER CHANNEL, OREGON AND WASHINGTON. 

Subject to the availability of appropriations, in carrying out 

maintenance activities on the project for navigation, Columbia River 

Channel, Oregon and Washington, authorized by section 101(b)(13) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 280), 

the Secretary is authorized to include, as part of the full operating 

costs of the Cutter Suction Dredge provided by the non-Federal 

interest for the project, any costs of replacing the Cutter Suction 

Dredge that the Secretary and the non-Federal interest agree are 

necessary. 

SEC. 1326. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON. 

The Secretary may not complete its review of, and consultation 

with other Federal agencies on, the operation and maintenance 
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of the projects for flood control, navigation, and other purposes, 

Willamette River Basin, Oregon, authorized by section 4 of the 

Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 1222; 62 Stat. 1178; 

64 Stat. 177; 68 Stat. 1264; 74 Stat. 499; 100 Stat. 4144), until 

the Secretary prepares and formally analyzes an alternative that 

ceases hydropower operations at the projects, notwithstanding 

hydropower being an authorized purpose of such projects. 

SEC. 1327. CHAMBERS, GALVESTON, AND HARRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—On receipt of a written request of the Port 

of Houston Authority, the Secretary shall— 

(1) review the land owned and easements held by the 

United States for the Federal project for navigation, Houston 

Ship Channel, Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River 

and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 298; 74 Stat. 486; 79 Stat. 

1091; 100 Stat. 4170; 110 Stat. 3666); and 

(2) convey to the Port of Houston Authority, or, in the 

case of an easement, release to the owner of the fee title 

to the land subject to such easement, for an amount that 

is not less than the fair market value of the property, any 

such land and easements described in paragraph (1) that the 

Secretary determines are no longer required for project purposes. 

(b) ACTIONS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 

shall— 

(1) not consider any land or easements in locations identified by the Secretary or non-Federal interest as required for 

the preferred plan, or any subsequent modification thereof, 

for the feasibility study for the project for navigation, Cedar 

Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening 

Project, Baytown, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)); 

(2) determine the exact acreage and the legal description 

of any real property to be conveyed under this section based 

on a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary; 

(3) ensure that the Port of Houston Authority is provided 

the right of first refusal for any potential release or conveyance 

of excess easements; 

(4) work alongside the Port of Houston Authority in identifying opportunities for land exchanges, where possible; and 

(5) ensure that any conveyance or release of excess easements, or exchange of land, does not interfere with any Federal 

navigation project that has been constructed or is authorized 

to be constructed. 

(c) DEED.—The Secretary shall convey the property under this 

section by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as 

the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of 

the United States. 

(d) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary may 

require that any conveyance or release of an easement under this 

section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the 

Secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the 

interests of the United States. 

(e) COSTS OF CONVEYANCE OR RELEASE OF AN EASEMENT.— 

An entity to which a conveyance or release of an easement is 

made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable 
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and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with the conveyance or 

release of the easement. 

(f) WAIVER OF REAL PROPERTY SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.— 

Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to 

the conveyance of land or release of an easement under this section. 

(g) LIABILITY.—An entity to which a conveyance or release 

is made under this section shall hold the United States harmless 

from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after 

the date of the conveyance or release, on the real property conveyed 

or with respect to which an easement is released. The United 

States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to 

activities carried out, before such date, on the real property conveyed or with respect to which an easement is released. 

SEC. 1328. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS. 

The Federal share of the costs of the planning, design, and 

construction for the corrective action recommended in the report 

titled ‘‘Matagorda Ship Channel Project Deficiency Report (Entrance 

to Matagorda Ship Channel)’’ and published by the Secretary in 

June 2020 for the project for navigation, Matagorda Ship Channel, 

Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River and 

Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 298), shall be 90 percent. 

SEC. 1329. SAN ANTONIO CHANNEL, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 

The project for flood control, San Antonio channel improvement, 

Texas, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 

as part of the project for flood protection on the Guadalupe and 

San Antonio Rivers, Texas (68 Stat. 1259; 90 Stat. 2921; 114 Stat. 

2611), is modified to require the Secretary to carry out the project 

substantially in accordance with Alternative 7, as identified in 

the final General Re-evaluation Report and Environmental Assessment for the project, dated January 2014. 

SEC. 1330. LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED, VERMONT AND NEW YORK. 

Section 542(e)(1)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2000 (114 Stat. 2672) is amended by inserting ‘‘, or in the 

case of a critical restoration project benefitting an economically 

disadvantaged community (as defined as defined by the Secretary 

under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), 10 percent of the total costs of the 

project’’ after ‘‘project’’. 

SEC. 1331. EDIZ HOOK BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROJECT, PORT 

ANGELES, WASHINGTON. 

The cost share for operation and maintenance costs for the 

project for beach erosion control, Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, Washington, authorized by section 4 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 15), shall be in accordance with the cost 

share described in section 101(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)). 

SEC. 1332. WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE, WASHINGTON. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary may establish 

a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal 

interests in Chelan County, Island County, King County, Kittitas 

County, Pierce County, San Juan County, Snohomish County, 

Skagit County, and Whatcom County, Washington. 
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(b) FORM OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance 

for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in the counties listed in subsection 

(a), including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, 

and surface water resource protection and development. 

(c) OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide 

assistance for a project under this section only if the project is 

publicly owned. 

(d) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing assistance under this 

section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 

into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) with the non-Federal 

interest with respect to the project to be carried out with 

such assistance. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each partnership agreement for a 

project entered into under this subsection shall provide for 

the following: 

(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation with 

appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities or 

resource protection and development plan, including appropriate engineering plans and specifications. 

(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term 

operation of the project by the non-Federal interest. 

(3) COST SHARING.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of 

a project under this section— 

(i) shall be 75 percent; and 

(ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 

reimbursements of project costs. 

(B) CREDIT FOR INTEREST.—In case of a delay in the 

funding of the Federal share of a project that is the subject 

of an agreement under this section, the non-Federal 

interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest accrued 

on the cost of providing the non-Federal share of the project 

cost. 

(C) CREDIT FOR LAND, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OF- WAY.—Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b(a)(4)(G)), the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for land, easements, 

rights-of-way, and relocations toward the non-Federal share 

of project cost (including all reasonable costs associated 

with obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project on publicly owned 

or controlled land), except that the credit may not exceed 

25 percent of total project costs. 

(D) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The non-Federal 

share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall 

be 100 percent. 

(E) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), 

the Federal share of the cost of a project under this section 

benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as 

defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 
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Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) 

shall be 90 percent. 

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated $242,000,000 to carry out this section. 

(2) CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSES.—Not more than 10 

percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section 

may be used by the Secretary to administer projects under 

this section at Federal expense. 

(f) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 219(f)(404) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1992 is repealed. 

SEC. 1333. STORM DAMAGE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION, COASTAL 

EROSION, RIVERINE EROSION, AND ICE AND GLACIAL 

DAMAGE, ALASKA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 8315 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3783) is amended— 

(1) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘RIVERINE ERO- SION,’’ after ‘‘COASTAL EROSION,’’; and 

(2) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 

(1), by inserting ‘‘riverine erosion,’’ after ‘‘coastal erosion,’’. 

(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— (1) The table of contents in section 2(b) of the James 

M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 

2023 (136 Stat. 2429) is amended by striking the item relating 

to section 8315 and inserting the following: 

‘‘Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska.’’. 

(2) The table of contents in section 8001(b) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3693) is amended 

by striking the item relating to section 8315 and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska.’’. 

SEC. 1334. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER PROGRAM. 

Section 8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(136 Stat. 3724) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘comprehensive plan’’ each place it appears 

and inserting ‘‘plans’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ‘‘COMPREHEN- SIVE PLAN’’ and inserting ‘‘IMPLEMENTATION PLANS’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (1)— 

(i) by striking ‘‘2 years’’ and inserting ‘‘4 years’’; 

and 

(ii) by striking ‘‘a comprehensive Chattahoochee 

River Basin restoration plan to guide the implementation of projects’’ and inserting ‘‘plans to guide 

implementation of Chattahoochee River Basin restoration projects’’; and 

(3) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘3 years’’ and inserting 

‘‘5 years’’. 

SEC. 1335. CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTER RECOVERY PROGRAM. 

Section 704(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1986 (33 U.S.C. 2263 note) is amended, in the second sentence, 

by striking ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$120,000,000’’. 
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SEC. 1336. DELAWARE COASTAL SYSTEM PROGRAM. 

(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to provide for 

the collective planning and implementation of coastal storm risk 

management and hurricane and storm risk reduction projects in 

Delaware to provide greater efficiency and a more comprehensive 

approach to life safety and economic growth. 

(b) DESIGNATION.—The following projects for coastal storm risk 

management and hurricane and storm risk reduction shall be 

known and designated as the ‘‘Delaware Coastal System Program’’ 

(referred to in this section as the ‘‘Program’’): 

(1) The project for navigation mitigation and hurricane 

and storm damage reduction, Delaware Bay coastline, Roosevelt 

Inlet-Lewes Beach, Delaware, authorized by section 101(a)(13) 

of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 

276). 

(2) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, 

Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, 

Bethany Beach/South Bethany Beach, Delaware, authorized by 

section 101(a)(15) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1999 (113 Stat. 276). 

(3) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, 

Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Delaware, authorized by section 101(b)(11) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2577). 

(4) The project for storm damage reduction and shoreline 

protection, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware, 

authorized by section 101(b)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3667). 

(5) Indian River Inlet, Delaware. 

(6) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for the Delaware River, Delaware, authorized by section 401(3) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2736; 136 Stat. 

3788), as modified by subsection (e) of this section. 

(c) MANAGEMENT.—The Secretary shall manage the projects 

described in subsection (b) as components of a single, comprehensive 

system, recognizing the interdependence of the projects. 

(d) COST-SHARE.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 

the Federal share of the cost of each of the projects described 

in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b) shall be 80 percent. 

(e) BROADKILL BEACH, DELAWARE.—The project for hurricane 

and storm damage risk reduction, Delaware Beneficial Use of 

Dredged Material for the Delaware River, Delaware, authorized 

by section 401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2736; 136 Stat. 3788), is modified to include the project 

for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Delaware Bay coastline, 

Delaware and New Jersey–Broadkill Beach, Delaware, authorized 

by section 101(a)(11) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1999 (113 Stat. 275). 

(f) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 101(a)(15) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276) is amended— 

(1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘HENELOPEN’’ 

and inserting ‘‘HENLOPEN’’; and 

(2) by striking ‘‘Henelopen’’ and inserting ‘‘Henlopen’’. 
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SEC. 1337. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS AND DELAWARE BAY COAST 

COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘economically disadvantaged community’’ has the meaning given the term pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note). 

(B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘‘economically disadvantaged 

community’’ includes unincorporated communities within 

the study area. 

(2) STUDY.—The term ‘‘study’’ means the Delaware Inland 

Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management 

Study, authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Public 

Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives 

dated October 1, 1986, and the resolution of the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate dated June 

23, 1988. 

(b) STUDY, PROJECTS, AND SEPARABLE ELEMENTS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to assist the economically disadvantaged communities in the area of the study, the 

non-Federal share of the costs of carrying out the study, or project 

construction or a separable element of a project authorized based 

on the study, shall be 10 percent. 

(c) COST SHARING AGREEMENT.—The Secretary shall seek to 

expedite any amendments to any existing cost-share agreement 

for the study in accordance with this section. 

(d) LIMITATION.—Amounts made available to carry out the 

study, or project construction or a separable element of a project 

authorized based on the study, shall not be used for coastal storm 

risk management projects that provide for ongoing construction 

beachfill projects along the Atlantic Coast. 

SEC. 1338. HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION. 

Section 444 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 

(110 Stat. 3747; 113 Stat. 286) is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘and environmental restoration’’ and 

inserting ‘‘environmental restoration, and coastal storm risk 

management’’; and 

(2) by inserting ‘‘Hawaii,’’ after ‘‘Guam,’’. 

SEC. 1339. ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN RESTORATION. 

Section 519(c)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2000 (114 Stat. 2654; 121 Stat. 1221) is amended by striking ‘‘2010’’ 

and inserting ‘‘2029’’. 

SEC. 1340. KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal 

interests in Kentucky and West Virginia. 

(b) FORM OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance 

for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in Kentucky and West Virginia, 

including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, 

water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, and 

surface water resource protection and development. 
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(c) OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide 

assistance for a project under this section only if the project is 

publicly owned. 

(d) LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing assistance under this 

section, the Secretary shall enter into a local cooperation agreement with a non-Federal interest to provide for design and 

construction of the project to be carried out with such assistance. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each local cooperation agreement 

entered into under this subsection shall provide for the following: 

(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation with 

appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities or 

resource protection and development plan, including appropriate engineering plans and specifications. 

(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term 

operation of the project by the non-Federal interest. 

(3) COST SHARING.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of 

a project carried out under this section— 

(i) shall be 75 percent; and 

(ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 

reimbursements of project costs. 

(B) CREDIT FOR INTEREST.—In case of a delay in the 

funding of the Federal share of a project that is the subject 

of a local cooperation agreement under this section, the 

non-Federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable 

interest incurred in providing the non-Federal share of 

the project cost. 

(C) LAND, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY CREDIT.— 

The non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the non-Federal share of project costs (including all reasonable costs 

associated with obtaining permits necessary for the 

construction, operation, and maintenance of the project 

on publicly owned or controlled land), but such credit may 

not exceed 25 percent of total project costs. 

(D) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The non-Federal 

share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall 

be 100 percent. 

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated 

$75,000,000 to carry out this section, to be divided between 

the States described in subsection (a). 

(2) CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSES.—Not more than 10 

percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section 

may be used by the Corps of Engineers to administer projects 

under this section. 

SEC. 1341. MISSOURI RIVER MITIGATION, MISSOURI, KANSAS, IOWA, 

AND NEBRASKA. 

(a) ACQUISITION OF LANDS.—In acquiring any land, or interests 

in land, to satisfy the total number of acres required for the covered 

project, the Secretary— 
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(1) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, that— 

(A) is on the riverward side of levees; or 

(B) will contribute to future flood risk resiliency 

projects; 

(2) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, with 

the approval of the Governor of the State in which the land 

is located; and 

(3) may not acquire land, or an interest in land, by eminent 

domain. 

(b) APPLICATION OF LANDS.—The Secretary shall apply all covered land toward the number of acres required for the covered 

project in accordance with section 334 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 306; 136 Stat. 3799). 

(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered land’’ means any 

land or interests in land that— 

(A) is acquired by a Federal agency other than the 

Corps of Engineers; 

(B) is located within the meander belt of the lower 

Missouri River; and 

(C) the Secretary, in consultation with the head of 

any Federal agency that has acquired the land or interest 

in land, determines meets the purposes of the covered 

project. 

(2) COVERED PROJECT.—The term ‘‘covered project’’ means 

the project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses, Missouri 

River Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, Missouri, 

Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, authorized by section 601(a) of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4143; 

113 Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155; 136 Stat. 2395). 

SEC. 1342. NEW YORK EMERGENCY SHORE RESTORATION. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to repair or 

restore a federally authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction structure or project or a public beach located in the covered 

geographic area pursuant to section 5(a) of the Act of August 

18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)), if— 

(1) the structure, project, or public beach is damaged by 

wind, wave, or water action associated with a Nor’easter; and 

(2) the Secretary determines that the damage prevents— 

(A) in the case of a structure or project, the adequate 

functioning of the structure or project for the authorized 

purposes of the structure or project; or 

(B) in the case of a public beach, the adequate functioning of the beach as a natural barrier to inundation, 

wave attack, or erosion coinciding with hurricanes, coastal 

storms, or Nor’easters. 

(b) JUSTIFICATION.—The Secretary may carry out a repair or 

restoration activity under subsection (a) without the need to demonstrate that the activity is justified solely by national economic 

development benefits if— 

(1) the Secretary determines that— 

(A) such activity is necessary to restore the adequate 

functioning of the structure, project, or public beach for 

the purposes described in subsection (a)(2), as applicable; 

and 
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(B) such activity is warranted to protect against loss 

to life or property of the community protected by the structure, project, or public beach; and 

(2) in the case of a public beach, the non-Federal interest 

agrees to participate in, and comply with, applicable Federal 

floodplain management and flood insurance programs. 

(c) PRIORITIZATION.—Repair or restoration activities carried out 

by the Secretary under subsection (b) shall be given equal budgetary 

consideration and priority as activities justified solely by national 

economic development benefits. 

(d) LIMITATIONS.—An activity carried out under subsection (a) 

for a public beach shall not— 

(1) repair or restore the beach beyond its natural profile; 

or 

(2) be considered initial construction of the hurricane and 

storm damage reduction project. 

(e) SAVINGS PROVISION.—The authority provided by this section 

shall be in addition to any authority provided by section 5(a) of 

the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)), to repair or restore 

federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or 

project located in the covered geographic area damaged or destroyed 

by wind, wave, or water action of other than an ordinary nature. 

(f) SUNSET.—The authority of the Secretary to carry out an 

activity under subsection (a) for a public beach shall expire on 

the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this 

Act. 

(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(1) COVERED GEOGRAPHIC AREA.—The term ‘‘covered 

geographic area’’ means— 

(A) Fire Island National Seashore, New York; and 

(B) the hamlets of Massapequa Park, Massapequa, 

Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Babylon, 

West Islip, West Bay Shore, Brightwaters, Bay Shore, Islip, 

East Islip, Great River, Oakdale, West Sayville, Saville, 

Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, East Patchogue, Bellport, 

Brookhaven, Shirley, Mastic Beach, Mastic, Moriches, 

Center Moriches, East Moriches, and Eastport, New York. 

(2) NOR’EASTER.—The term ‘‘Nor’easter’’ means a synopticscale, extratropical cyclone in the western North Atlantic 

Ocean. 

(3) PUBLIC BEACH.—The term ‘‘public beach’’ means a beach 

within the geographic boundary of an unconstructed federally 

authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project that 

is— 

(A) a publicly owned beach; or 

(B) a privately owned beach that is available for public 

use, including the availability of reasonable public access, 

in accordance with Engineer Regulation 1165–2–130, published by the Corps of Engineers, dated June 15, 1989. 

SEC. 1343. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HARBOR AND TRIBUTARIES, 

NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The study for flood and storm damage reduction for the New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries 

project, authorized by the Act of June 15, 1955 (chapter 140, 69 

Stat. 132, 134 Stat. 2676) and being carried out pursuant to the 

Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113–2), is 
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modified to require the Secretary, upon the request of the nonFederal interest for the project, to include within the scope of 

such study an investigation of, and recommendations relating to, 

projects and activities to maximize the net public benefits, including 

ecological benefits and societal benefits, from the reduction of the 

comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the project 

from the isolated and compound effects of factors described in 

section 8106(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(33 U.S.C. 2282g). 

(b) ASSOCIATED PROJECTS.—The Secretary is authorized to carry 

out projects and activities recommended pursuant to subsection 

(a) if such projects and activities otherwise meet the criteria for 

projects carried out under a continuing authority program (as 

defined in section 7001(c)) of the Water Resources Reform and 

Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d(c)). 

(c) CONTINUATION.—Any study recommended to be carried out 

in a report that the Chief of Engineers prepares for such study 

shall be considered a continuation of the study described in subsection (a). 

(d) CONSIDERATION; CONSULTATION.—In developing recommendations pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) consider the use of natural and nature-based features; 

(2) consult with applicable Federal and State agencies and 

other stakeholders within the geographic scope of the project; 

and 

(3) solicit public comments. 

(e) INTERIM PROGRESS; REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 

3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 

shall transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report detailing— 

(1) any recommendations made pursuant to subsection (a); 

(2) any projects or activities carried out under subsection 

(b); 

(3) any additional, site-specific areas within the geographic 

scope of the project for which additional study is recommended 

by the Secretary; and 

(4) any interim actions related to reduction of comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the project undertaken by the Secretary during the study period. 

(f) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.—The Secretary shall expedite 

the completion of the study described in subsection (a) and any 

further study, project, or activity recommended pursuant to this 

section. 

(g) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Any additional action authorized by this 

section shall not delay any existing study, engineering, or planning 

work underway as of the date of enactment of this Act. 

SEC. 1344. SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL 

INFRASTRUCTURE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal 

interests in Southeastern North Carolina. 

(b) FORM OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance 

for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development in Southeastern North Carolina, including 
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projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water resource protection and 

development. 

(c) OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide 

assistance for a project under this section only if the project is 

publicly owned. 

(d) COST SHARING.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of a project 

carried out under this section— 

(A) shall be 75 percent; and 

(B) may be provided in the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs. 

(2) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Federal share of the cost of a project under this section benefitting 

an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the 

Secretary under section of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent. 

(e) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing assistance under this 

section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 

into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) with the non-Federal 

interest with respect to the project to be carried out with 

such assistance. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each partnership agreement for a 

project entered into under this subsection shall provide for 

the following: 

(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation with 

appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities or 

resource protection and development plan, including appropriate engineering plans and specifications. 

(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term 

operation of the project by the non-Federal interest. 

(f) CREDIT FOR INTEREST.—In case of a delay in the funding 

of the Federal share of a project under this section, the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred 

in providing the non-Federal share of the project cost. 

(g) LAND, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY CREDIT.—The nonFederal interest shall receive credit for land, easements, rightsof-way, and relocations toward the non-Federal share of project 

costs (including all reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance 

of the project on publicly owned or controlled land), but such credit 

may not exceed 25 percent of total project costs. 

(h) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The non-Federal share of 

operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with 

assistance provided under this section shall be 100 percent. 

(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 

(1) There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 

to carry out this section; and 

(2) Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the Corps of 

Engineers to administer projects under this section. 

(j) SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA DEFINED.—Southeastern 

North Carolina includes the North Carolina counties of Duplin, 
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Sampson, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Scotland, Hoke, Brunswick, 

New Hanover, Pender, and Cumberland. 

SEC. 1345. OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WEST VIRGINIA. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ABANDONED MINE DRAINAGE.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘abandoned mine drainage’’ 

means discharge from land subject to title IV of the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 

1231 et seq.). 

(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘abandoned mine drainage’’ 

includes discharges from an area where reclamation bonds 

have been forfeited under section 509 of the Surface Mining 

Control Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1259), for which funds 

are applied to complete the reclamation obligations initially 

required of the mining operator. 

(2) TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES.—The term ‘‘treatment technologies’’ means technologies that either change the composition 

of the abandoned mine drainage to form other compounds that 

are less dangerous to human health or the environment, or 

limit contaminant mobility by physical or chemical means. 

(3) TREATMENT WORKS FOR ABANDONED MINE DRAINAGE.— 

The term ‘‘treatment works for abandoned mine drainage’’ 

means a facility or system designed to collect, aggregate, and 

treat abandoned mine drainage from sources or sites within 

a designated watershed or area using treatment technologies. 

(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary may establish 

a pilot program to provide financial assistance to non-Federal 

interests for the establishment of treatment works for abandoned 

mine drainage in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Such 

assistance shall be in the form of the reimbursement of costs 

for the design and construction of the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage. 

(c) GOAL.—The goal of this pilot program is to initiate the 

cleanup process by implementing activities to reduce or treat acid 

mine drainage from abandoned and forfeited mine drainage and 

bond forfeiture sites, as defined under the Surface Mining Control 

and Reclamation Act of 1977. This cleanup supports water treatment and infrastructure improvements aimed at practical uses, 

including but not limited to agricultural, industrial or recreational 

applications. 

(d) PUBLIC OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide assistance under this section only if the treatment works 

for abandoned mine drainage is publicly owned. 

(e) PRIORITIZATION.—The Secretary shall prioritize assistance 

under this section to efforts that— 

(1) reduce abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources; 

or 

(2) include a centralized water treatment system to reduce 

the abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources or sites 

within a designated watershed area over the greatest number 

of stream miles. 

(f) AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing financial assistance 

under this section, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement 

with the non-Federal interest. 
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(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each agreement entered under this 

subsection shall provide for the following: 

(A) PLAN.—The non-Federal interest shall develop the 

design and construction of the treatments works for abandoned mine drainage, in consultation with the appropriate 

regulatory agencies addressing restoration of the impaired 

waters, which shall include the total cost of the restoration 

work to be funded under the agreement. 

(B) PERMITS.—The non-Federal interest shall be 

responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses necessary 

for the design and construction of the treatment works 

for abandoned mine drainage and for ensuring compliance 

with all requirements of such permits and licenses. The 

Secretary to the maximum extent possible shall expedite 

processing of any permits, variances, or approvals necessary to facilitate the completion of projects receiving 

assistance under this section. 

(C) COSTS.—The non-Federal interest shall be responsible for all costs in excess of the total cost of design 

and construction, as determined under subparagraph (A), 

including any and all costs associated with any liability 

that might arise in connection with the treatment works 

for abandoned mine drainage. 

(D) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—Operation and 

maintenance costs are a non-Federal responsibility. Such 

costs shall not be included in the total cost of the treatment 

works for abandoned mine drainage in subsection (A). 

(3) FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.—Federal assistance shall be 75 

percent of the total cost of the treatment works for abandoned 

mine drainage as determined in the agreement under subsection 2(A). 

(g) PROVISION OF FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.—Providing of Federal 

assistance under this section shall in no way establish any liability 

for the Secretary associated with any treatment technologies associated with the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage. This 

includes the applicability of any provision of Federal or State law. 

(h) EXCLUSIONS.—None of the funds authorized by this section 

shall be used in relation to abandoned mine drainage associated 

with a facility for which a party identified is responsible for 

response, removal or remediation activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 

1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 

U.S.C. 6901et seq.), or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 

(33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). 

(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain 

available until expended. 

SEC. 1346. WESTERN LAKE ERIE BASIN, OHIO, INDIANA, AND MICHIGAN. 

Section 441 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 

(113 Stat. 328) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘flood control,’’ and 

inserting ‘‘flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage 

risk reduction,’’; 

(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘the study’’ and inserting 

‘‘any study under this section’’; and 

(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: 
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‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF STUDIES.—Any study carried out by the 

Secretary under this section after the date of enactment of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 2024 shall be treated as 

a continuation of the initial study carried out under this section. 

‘‘(d) PROJECTS.—A project resulting from a study carried out 

under this section may be implemented pursuant to section 212.’’. 

SEC. 1347. OHIO AND NORTH DAKOTA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 382; 119 Stat. 2261; 121 Stat. 1140; 

121 Stat. 1944; 136 Stat. 3821) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (d)(3)(A)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘IN GENERAL’’ and inserting ‘‘PROJECT

COSTS’’; 

(B) by striking ‘‘The Federal share of’’ and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clause 

(iii), the Federal share of’’; 

(C) by striking ‘‘The Federal share may’’ and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(ii) FORM.—The Federal share may’’; and 

(D) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(iii) EXCEPTION.—The non-Federal share of the 

cost of a project under this section benefitting an 

economically disadvantaged community (as defined by 

the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall 

be 10 percent.’’; and (2) in subsection (h) by striking ‘‘$250,000,000’’ and 

inserting ‘‘$300,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1348. OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary may establish 

a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal 

interests in the State of Oregon. 

(b) FORM OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance 

for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in the State of Oregon, including 

projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water 

supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, and surface 

water resource protection and development. 

(c) OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide 

assistance for a project under this section only if the project is 

publicly owned. 

(d) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing assistance under this 

section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 

into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal 

interest with respect to the project to be carried out with 

such assistance. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each partnership agreement for a 

project entered into under this subsection shall provide for 

the following: 

(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation with 

appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities or 
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resource protection and development plan, including appropriate engineering plans and specifications. 

(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term 

operation of the project by the non-Federal interest. 

(3) COST SHARING.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of 

a project carried out under this section— 

(i) shall be 75 percent; and 

(ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 

reimbursements of project costs. 

(B) CREDIT FOR INTEREST.—In case of a delay in the 

funding of the Federal share of a project that is the subject 

of a partnership agreement under this section, the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest 

incurred in providing the non-Federal share of the project 

cost. 

(C) CREDIT FOR LAND, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OFWAY.—Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for land, easements, 

rights-of-way, and relocations toward the non-Federal share 

of project cost (including all reasonable costs associated 

with obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project on publicly owned 

or controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 

percent of total project costs. 

(D) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The non-Federal 

share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall 

be 100 percent. 

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated 

$40,000,000 to carry out this section. 

(2) CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSE.—Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section 

may be used by the Corps of Engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at Federal expense. 

SEC. 1349. PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary may establish 

a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal 

interests in the State of Pennsylvania. 

(b) FORM OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance provided under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance 

for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in the State of Pennsylvania, 

including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, 

water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, and 

surface water resource protection and development. 

(c) OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may provide 

assistance for a project under this section only if the project is 

publicly owned. 

(d) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing assistance under this 

section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 

into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 
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Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b) with the non-Federal 

interest with respect to the project to be carried out with 

such assistance. 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each partnership agreement for a 

project entered into under this subsection shall provide for 

the following: 

(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation with 

appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities or 

resource protection and development plan, including appropriate engineering plans and specifications. 

(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term 

operation of the project by the non-Federal interest. 

(3) COST SHARING.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of 

a project carried out under this section— 

(i) shall be 75 percent; and 

(ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 

reimbursements of project costs. 

(B) CREDIT FOR INTEREST.—In case of a delay in the 

funding of the Federal share of a project that is the subject 

of a partnership agreement under this section, the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest 

incurred in providing the non-Federal share of the project 

cost. 

(C) CREDIT FOR LAND, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHTS-OFWAY.—Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 

Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the nonFederal interest shall receive credit for land, easements, 

rights-of-way, and relocations toward the non-Federal share 

of project cost (including all reasonable costs associated 

with obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project on publicly owned 

or controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 

percent of total project costs. 

(D) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.—The non-Federal 

share of operation and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under this section shall 

be 100 percent. 

(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated 

$25,000,000 to carry out this section. 

(2) CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSE.—Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section 

may be used by the Corps of Engineers district offices to administer projects under this section at Federal expense. 

SEC. 1350. WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. 

Section 8146(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2022 (40 U.S.C. 9501 note; 136 Stat. 3729) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘Water and Sewer 

Authority’’ after ‘‘District of Columbia’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Fairfax County’’ and 

inserting ‘‘the Fairfax County Water Authority’’. 
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SEC. 1351. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the cost of the feasibility 

study for the project for water supply, Washington, District of 

Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, authorized by section 

8201(a)(14) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 

Stat. 3745) shall be 90 percent. 

(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section may be 

construed to affect any agreement in effect on the date of enactment 

of this Act between the Secretary and the non-Federal interest 

for the project described in subsection (a) with respect to the feasibility study described in such subsection, until such time as an 

agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal interest for 

such project with respect to such feasibility study is entered into 

pursuant to this section. 

SEC. 1352. NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA. 

Section 571 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 

(113 Stat. 371; 121 Stat. 1257; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (e)(3)— 

(A) in subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by 

striking ‘‘The Federal share’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in subparagraph (F), the Federal share’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(F) EXCEPTION.—In the case of a project benefitting 

an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by 

the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), the Federal share of the project costs under the applicable local 

cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection 

shall be 90 percent.’’; 

(2) by striking subsection (g); 

(3) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), and (j) as sections 

(g), (h), and (i), respectively; and 

(4) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking 

‘‘$120,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$150,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1353. SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA. 

Section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 

(106 Stat. 4856; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c)(3)— 

(A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘Total project 

costs’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph 

(B), total project costs’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—In the case of a project benefitting 

an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by 

the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), the Federal share of the total project costs under the applicable 

local cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection shall be 90 percent. 

‘‘(C) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the total 

project costs under this paragraph may be provided in 

the same form as described in section 571(e)(3)(A) of the 

Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 371).’’; 
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(2) by striking subsection (e); 

(3) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as 

subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and 

(4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘$140,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$170,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1354. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM. 

Section 1103(e)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652(e)(4)) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal year 

1999 and each fiscal year thereafter’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fiscal 

years 1999 through 2024, and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 

and each fiscal year thereafter’’. 

SEC. 1355. ACEQUIAS IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. 

Section 1113 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 

(100 Stat. 4232; 110 Stat. 3719, 136 Stat. 3781) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (d)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘The non-Federal’’ and inserting the 

following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The non-Federal’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) PRE-DESIGN PLANNING COSTS.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Federal share of pre-design planning costs under 

this section shall be 100 percent.’’; and 

(2) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘$80,000,000’’ and inserting 

‘‘$90,000,000’’. 

SEC. 1356. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY 

HARBORS. 

Section 8132 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 

(33 U.S.C. 2238e) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘and for purposes of 

contributing to ecosystem restoration’’ before the period at the 

end; 

(2) in subsection (g)(2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘, a harbor where passenger or freight 

service is provided to island communities dependent on that 

service, or a marina or berthing area that is located adjacent 

to, or is accessible by, a Federal navigation project,’’ before 

‘‘for which’’; 

(3) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ‘‘2026’’ and inserting 

‘‘2029’’; and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(i) PROJECTS FOR MARINA OR BERTHING AREAS.—The Secretary 

may carry out not more than 10 projects under this section that 

are projects for an underserved community harbor that is a marina 

or berthing area described in subsection (g)(2).’’. 

SEC. 1357. BOSQUE WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECT. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a program to 

carry out appropriate planning, design, and construction measures 

for wildfire prevention and restoration in the Middle Rio Grande 

Bosque, including the removal of jetty jacks. 

(b) COST SHARE.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 

non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under 

this section shall be in accordance with sections 103 and 105 
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of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2213, 2215). 

(2) EXCEPTION.—The non-Federal share of the cost of a 

project carried out under this section benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the Secretary 

under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 percent. 

(c) REPEAL.—Section 116 of the Energy and Water Development 

Appropriations Act, 2004 (117 Stat. 1836), is repealed. 

(d) TREATMENT.—The program authorized under subsection (a) 

shall be considered a continuation of the program authorized by 

section 116 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations 

Act, 2004 (117 Stat. 1836) (as in effect on the day before the 

date of enactment of this Act). 

SEC. 1358. COASTAL COMMUNITY FLOOD CONTROL AND OTHER PURPOSES. 

Section 103(k)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(k)(4)) is amended— 

(1) in subparagraph (A)— 

(A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘makes’’ and inserting 

‘‘made’’; and 

(B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘repays an amount equal 

to 2⁄3 of the remaining principal by’’ and inserting ‘‘made 

a payment of an additional $200,000,000 for that eligible 

deferred payment agreement on or before’’; 

(2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ‘‘interest’s’’ after ‘‘nonFederal’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) REFUND OF CREDIT.—Any agreement made that 

applied credits to satisfy the terms of a pre-payment made 

under subsection (k)(4)(A) that resulted in total payment 

in excess of the amount now required under subsection 

(k)(4)(A) shall be modified to indicate that the excess credits 

continue to apply toward any remaining principal of the 

respective project, or at the request of the non-Federal 

interest, the agreement shall be modified to retroactively 

transfer back those excess credits to the non-Federal 

interest such that those credits may be applied by the 

non-Federal interest to any cost-shared project identified 

by the non-Federal interest.’’. 

SEC. 1359. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DEFERRED PAYMENT 

AGREEMENT REQUEST. 

Section 103(k) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(k)) is amended by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘(5) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Upon receipt of a request for a 

renegotiation of terms by a non-Federal interest under 

paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House and 

the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 

Senate a report 30 days after enactment and quarterly 

thereafter regarding the status of the request. 

‘‘(B) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 

that the Secretary should respond to any request for a 
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renegotiation of terms submitted under paragraph (2) in 

a timely manner.’’. 

SEC. 1360. CONTRACTS FOR WATER SUPPLY. 

(a) COPAN LAKE, OKLAHOMA.—Section 8358(b)(2) of the Water 

Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802) is amended 

by striking ‘‘shall not pay more than 110 percent of the initial 

project investment cost per acre-foot of storage for the acre-feet 

of storage space sought under an agreement under paragraph (1)’’ 

and inserting ‘‘for the acre-feet of storage space being sought under 

an agreement under paragraph (1), shall pay 110 percent of the 

contractual rate per acre-foot of storage in the most recent agreement of the City for water supply storage space at the project’’. 

(b) STATE OF KANSAS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall amend the contracts 

described in paragraph (2) between the United States and 

the State of Kansas, relating to storage space for water supply, 

to change the method of calculation of the interest charges 

that began accruing on February 1, 1977, on the investment 

costs for the 198,350 acre-feet of future use storage space 

and on April 1, 1979, on 125,000 acre-feet of future use storage 

from compounding interest annually to charging simple interest 

annually on the principal amount, until— 

(A) the State of Kansas informs the Secretary of the 

desire to convert the future use storage space to present 

use; and 

(B) the principal amount plus the accumulated interest 

becomes payable pursuant to the terms of the contracts. 

(2) CONTRACTS DESCRIBED.—The contracts referred to in 

paragraph (1) are the following contracts between the United 

States and the State of Kansas: 

(A) Contract DACW41–74–C–0081, entered into on 

March 8, 1974, for the use by the State of Kansas of 

storage space for water supply in Milford Lake, Kansas. 

(B) Contract DACW41–77–C–0003, entered into on 

December 10, 1976, for the use by the State of Kansas 

for water supply in Perry Lake, Kansas. 

SEC. 1361. EXPENSES FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS 

AND INVASIVE SPECIES. 

Section 104(d)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 

U.S.C. 610(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘50 percent’’ and 

inserting ‘‘35 percent’’. 

SEC. 1362. HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND REPLACEMENT. 

If the Secretary replaces the Federal hopper dredge McFarland 

referred to in section 563 of the Water Resources Development 

Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3784; 121 Stat. 1105) with another Federal 

hopper dredge, the Secretary shall— 

(1) place the replacement Federal hopper dredge in a ready 

reserve status; 

(2) periodically perform routine underway dredging tests 

of the equipment (not to exceed 70 days per year) of the replacement Federal hopper dredge in a ready reserve status to ensure 

the ability of the replacement Federal hopper dredge to perform 

urgent and emergency work; and 

(3) in consultation with affected stakeholders, place the 

replacement Federal hopper dredge in active status in order 
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to perform dredging work if the Secretary determines that 

private industry has failed— 

(A) to submit a responsive and responsible bid for 

work advertised by the Secretary; or 

(B) to carry out a project as required pursuant to 

a contract between the industry and the Secretary. 

SEC. 1363. LAKES PROGRAM. 

Section 602(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1986 (100 Stat. 4148; 104 Stat. 4646; 110 Stat. 3758; 118 Stat. 

295; 121 Stat. 1076; 134 Stat. 2703; 136 Stat. 3778) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (33), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(2) in paragraph (34) by striking the period at the end 

and inserting a semicolon; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(35) East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida; 

‘‘(36) Dillon Lake, Ohio; 

‘‘(37) Hillcrest Pond, Pennsylvania; 

‘‘(38) Falcon Lake, Zapata County, Texas; and 

‘‘(39) Lake Casa Blanca, Webb County, Texas.’’. 

SEC. 1364. MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION CHANNELS. 

Section 509(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1996 (110 Stat. 3759; 113 Stat. 339; 114 Stat. 2679; 136 Stat. 

3779) is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(23) West Dundalk Branch Channel and Dundalk-Seagirt 

Connecting Channel, Baltimore Harbor Anchorages and Channels, Maryland. 

‘‘(24) Crown Bay Marina Channel, United States Virgin 

Islands. 

‘‘(25) Pidgeon Industrial Area Harbor, Memphis, Tennessee. 

‘‘(26) McGriff Pass Channel, Florida. 

‘‘(27) Oak Harbor Channel and Breakwater, Washington.’’. 

SEC. 1365. MAINTENANCE OF PILE DIKE SYSTEM. 

The Secretary shall continue to maintain the pile dike system 

constructed by the Corps of Engineers for the purpose of navigation 

along the Lower Columbia River and Willamette River, Washington, 

at Federal expense. 

SEC. 1366. NAVIGATION ALONG THE TENNESSEE–TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY. 

The Secretary shall, consistent with applicable statutory 

authorities— 

(1) coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and communities in the State of Alabama and the State of Mississippi 

to address the dredging needs of the Tennessee–Tombigbee 

Waterway in those States; and 

(2) ensure continued navigation at the locks and dams 

owned and operated by the Corps of Engineers located along 

the Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway. 

SEC. 1367. REHABILITATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTED 

DAMS. 

Section 1177 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 

(33 U.S.C. 467f–2 note) is amended— 

(1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: 
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‘‘(c) COST SHARING.—The non-Federal share of the cost of a 

project for rehabilitation of a dam under this section, including 

the cost of any required study, shall be the same share assigned 

to the non-Federal interest for the cost of initial construction of 

that dam, including provision of all land, easements, rights-ofway, and necessary relocations.’’; 

(2) in subsection (e)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), 

the Secretary’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—For a project under this section for which 

the Federal share of the costs is expected to exceed $60,000,000, 

the Secretary may expend more than such amount only if— 

‘‘(A) the Secretary submits to Congress the determination made under subsection (a) with respect to the project; 

and 

‘‘(B) construction of the project substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to the conditions described 

in such determination, is specifically authorized by Congress.’’. 

(3) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘fiscal years 2017 through 

2026’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2026 through 2030’’; and 

(4) by striking subsection (g). 

SEC. 1368. SOIL MOISTURE AND SNOWPACK MONITORING. 

Section 511(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2020 (134 Stat. 2753) is amended by striking ‘‘2025’’ and inserting 

‘‘2029’’. 

SEC. 1369. WAIVER OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF DAMAGES RELATED 

TO CERTAIN CONTRACT CLAIMS. 

Section 349 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 

(134 Stat. 2716) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 

(1) by striking ‘‘2022’’ and inserting ‘‘2027’’. 

SEC. 1370. WILSON LOCK FLOATING GUIDE WALL. 

On the request of the relevant Federal entity, the Secretary 

shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use all relevant authorities to expeditiously provide technical assistance, including 

engineering and design assistance, and cost estimation assistance 

to the relevant Federal entity in order to address the impacts 

to navigation along the Tennessee River at the Wilson Lock and 

Dam, Alabama. 

SEC. 1371. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA. 

It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should, consistent 

with applicable statutory authorities, coordinate with relevant 

stakeholders in the State of Alabama to address the dredging and 

dredging material placement needs associated with the project for 

navigation, Theodore Ship Channel, Mobile Harbor, Alabama, 

authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 

U.S.C. 1962d–5) and modified by section 309 of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2704). 
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SEC. 1372. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO SHALLOW DRAFT 

DREDGING IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. 

It is the sense of Congress that— 

(1) shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake Bay is critical 

for tourism, recreation, and the fishing industry and that additional dredging is needed; and 

(2) the Secretary should, to the maximum extent practicable, use existing statutory authorities to address the 

dredging needs at small harbors and channels in the Chesapeake Bay. 

SEC. 1373. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MISSOURI RIVER PRIORITIES. 

It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make 

publicly available, where appropriate, any data used and any 

decisions made by the Corps of Engineers relating to the operations 

of civil works projects within the Missouri River Basin in order 

to ensure transparency for the communities in that Basin. 

TITLE IV—WATER RESOURCES 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

SEC. 1401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS. 

The following projects for water resources development and 

conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled 

‘‘Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development’’ submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources 

Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise 

reviewed by Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the 

Secretary substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject 

to the conditions, described in the respective reports or decision 

documents designated in this section: 

(1) NAVIGATION.— 

A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. AK Akutan 

Harbor 

Navigational 

Improvements, 

Akutan 

July 17, 

2024 

Federal: $70,898,000 

Non-Federal: $1,749,000 

Total: $72,647,000 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

2. CA Oakland 

Harbor 

Turning 

Basins 

Widening, 

Oakland 

May 30, 

2024 

Federal: $432,232,000 

Non-Federal: 

$210,298,000 

Total: $642,530,000 

3. FL Tampa 

Harbor, 

Pinellas 

and 

Hillsborough 

Counties, 

Deep 

Draft 

Navigation 

August 14, 

2024 

Federal: $520,420,000 

Non-Federal: 

$627,840,000 

Total: $1,148,260,000 

4. MD Baltimore 

Harbor 

Anchorages and 

Channels 

Modification of 

Seagirt 

Loop 

Channel, 

City of 

Baltimore, 

Deep 

Draft 

Navigation 

June 22, 

2023 

Federal: $53,765,250 

Non-Federal: $17,921,750 

Total: $71,687,000 

(2) HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE RISK REDUCTION.— 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. DC, 

VA 

Metropolitan 

Washington, 

District of 

Columbia, 

Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

June 17, 

2024 

Federal: $10,160,800 

Non-Federal: $5,471,200 

Total: $15,632,000 

2. FL St. Johns 

County, 

Ponte Vedra 

Beach Coastal Storm 

Risk Management 

April 18, 

2024 

Federal: $50,449,000 

Non-Federal: 

$91,317,000 

Total: $141,766,000 

3. FL Miami-Dade 

Back Bay, 

Miami-Dade 

County, 

Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

August 26, 

2024 

Federal: $1,756,000,000 

Non-Federal: 

$945,000,000 

Total: $2,701,000,000 

4. MD Baltimore Metropolitan, 

Baltimore 

City, Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

August 5, 

2024 

Federal: $51,439,700 

Non-Federal: 

$27,698,300 

Total: $79,138,000 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

5. NY South Shore 

Staten Island, Fort 

Wadsworth 

to Oakwood 

Beach, Richmond County, Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

February 

6, 2024 

Federal: $1,775,600,000 

Non-Federal: 

$368,200,000 

Total: $2,143,800,000 

6. PR Puerto Rico, 

Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

July 30, 

2024 

Federal: $99,570,000 

Non-Federal: 

$159,010,000 

Total: $258,580,000 

7. RI Rhode Island 

Coastline, 

Coastal 

Storm Risk 

Management 

September 

28, 2023 

Federal: $216,690,500 

Non-Federal: 

$116,679,500 

Total: $333,370,000 

(3) FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT AND HURRICANE AND STORM

DAMAGE RISK REDUCTION.— 

A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. LA St. Tammany 

Parish, Louisiana Coastal Storm and 

Flood Risk 

Management 

May 28, 

2024 

Federal: $3,706,814,000 

Non-Federal: 

$2,273,679,000 

Total: $5,980,493,000 

(4) NAVIGATION AND HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE RISK

REDUCTION.— 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. TX Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 

Coastal Resilience 

Study, 

Brazoria and 

Matagorda 

Counties 

June 2, 

2023 

Total: $322,761,000 

(5) FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.— 

A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. MS Memphis Metropolitan 

Stormwater - 

North 

DeSoto 

County Feasibility 

Study, 

DeSoto 

County 

December 

18, 2023 

Federal: $17,380,000 

Non-Federal: $9,358,000 

Total: $26,738,000 

(6) ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.— 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. FL Comprehensive 

Everglades 

Restoration 

Plan, Western Everglades Restoration Plan 

September 

11, 2024 

Federal: $1,057,630,000 

Non-Federal: 

$1,057,630,000 

Total: $2,115,260,000 

2. TN, 

AR 

Mississippi 

River, 

HatchieLoosahatchie, Mississippi 

River Mile 

775-736 

August 12, 

2024 

Federal: $41,306,000 

Non-Federal: 

$22,353,000 

Total: $63,659,000 

(7) FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT.— 

A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Report of 

Chief of 

Engineers 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. NC Tar Pamlico 

River Basin 

September 

11, 2024 

Federal: $65,142,350 

Non-Federal: 

$35,076,650 

Total: $100,219,000 

(8) MODIFICATIONS AND OTHER PROJECTS.— 
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A. 

State 

B. 

Name 

C. 

Date of 

Decision 

Document 

D. 

Estimated 

Costs 

1. AZ Tres Rios, Arizona Ecosystem Restoration 

Project 

May 28, 

2024 

Federal: $215,574,000 

Non-Federal: 

$119,835,000 

Total: $335,409,000 

2. FL Comprehensive 

Everglades 

Restoration 

Plan, Biscayne Bay 

Coastal Wetlands Phase 

I Project, 

Miami-Dade 

County 

December 

2, 2024 

Federal: $171,215,000 

Non-Federal: 

$171,215,000 

Total: $342,430,000 

3. KS Manhattan, 

Kansas Federal Levee 

System 

May 6, 

2024 

Federal: $29,725,000 

Non-Federal: 

$16,006,000 

Total: $45,731,000 

4. MO University City 

Branch, 

River Des 

Peres, University City, 

St. Louis 

County, 

Flood Risk 

Management 

February 

9, 2024 

Federal: $9,299,000 

Non-Federal: $5,007,000 

Total: $14,306,000 

SEC. 1402. SPECIAL RULE. 

The Secretary is authorized to provide up to $320,000,000 in 

financial assistance to the State of Florida for design and construction of the North Feeder Stormwater Treatment Area, as recommended in the Report of the Chief of Engineers for the project 

for ecosystem restoration, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration 

Plan, Western Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida, authorized 

by this Act, and subject to the availability of appropriations. 
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SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO 

STUDY BY NON-FEDERAL INTEREST. 

The North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir (Component 

A) of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) 

Project is authorized to be carried out by the Secretary in accordance 

with the review assessment of the feasibility study for such project, 

dated August 2024 and submitted by the Secretary under section 

203(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 

2231(c)), and subject to such modifications or conditions as the 

Secretary considers appropriate. 

SEC. 1404. FACILITY INVESTMENT. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), using amounts 

available in the revolving fund established by the first section 

of the Civil Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) 

that are not otherwise obligated, the Secretary may— 

(1) design and construct an Operations and Maintenance 

Building in Galveston, Texas, described in the prospectus submitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on May 22, 2024, pursuant to subsection (c) of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially in accordance with such prospectus; 

(2) design and construct the new warehouse facility at 

the Longview Lake Project near Lee’s Summit, Missouri, 

described in the prospectus submitted to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate on May 22, 2024, pursuant to subsection (c) 

of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially in accordance 

with such prospectus; 

(3) design and construct the joint facility for the resident 

office for the Corpus Christi Resident Office (Construction) 

and the Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office on existing 

federally owned property at the Naval Air Station, in Corpus 

Christi, Texas, described in the prospectus submitted to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate on June 6, 2023, pursuant to 

subsection (c) of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially 

in accordance with such prospectus; and 

(4) carry out such construction and infrastructure improvements as are required to support the facilities described in 

paragraphs (1) through (3), including any necessary demolition 

of existing infrastructure. 

(b) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 

shall ensure that the revolving fund established by the first section 

of the Civil Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) 

is appropriately reimbursed from funds appropriated for Corps of 

Engineers programs that benefit from the facilities constructed 

under this section. 
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DIVISION B—OTHER MATTERS 

TITLE I—FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE 

HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024 

SEC. 2101. SHORT TITLE. 

This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fiscally Responsible Highway 

Funding Act of 2024’’. 

SEC. 2102. DEFINITIONS. 

In this title: 

(1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 

of Transportation. 

(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means any of the 50 States 

and the District of Columbia. 

(3) TIFIA PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘TIFIA program’’ means 

the program for credit assistance under chapter 6 of title 23, 

United States Code. 

SEC. 2103. REDISTRIBUTION OF PRIOR TIFIA FUNDING. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 

the Secretary shall distribute the amount of contract authority 

described in subsection (b)(1) to States in accordance with this 

section. 

(b) FUNDING.— 

(1) AMOUNT DESCRIBED.—Subject to paragraph (2), the 

amount of contract authority referred to in subsection (a) is 

$1,800,000,000, which shall be derived from the unobligated 

amounts of contract authority made available for credit assistance under— 

(A) the transportation infrastructure finance and 

innovation program under subchapter II of chapter 1 of 

title 23, United States Code (as in effect before the date 

of enactment of SAFETEA–LU (Public Law 109–59; 119 

Stat. 1144)); and 

(B) the TIFIA program. 

(2) TREATMENT.—The amount distributed under subsection 

(a) shall— 

(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for Federalaid highway and highway safety construction programs; 

(B) remain available until September 30, 2028; and 

(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 

to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United States 

Code. 

(c) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount distributed under subsection 

(a) shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount 

equal to the proportion that— 

(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 

2025 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United 

States Code; bears to 

(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 

year 2025 under that subsection. 

(d) REQUIREMENTS.—Amounts distributed to States under subsection (a) shall be— 
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(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United 

States Code; 

(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) 

of such title; 

(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 

title; 

(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 

133(d) of such title; and 

(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 

Public Law 117–58). 

(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect as if enacted 

on October 1, 2024. 

SEC. 2104. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 TIFIA FUNDING. 

(a) DETERMINATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of 

law and subject to paragraph (2), on April 1, 2025, the Secretary 

shall— 

(A) determine the amount of contract authority made 

available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program 

for fiscal year 2025 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of the 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117– 

58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain unobligated 

in that fiscal year; and 

(B) distribute to States, in accordance with this section, 

75 percent of the amount of contract authority determined 

under subparagraph (A). 

(2) TREATMENT.—The amounts distributed under paragraph (1)(B) shall— 

(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for Federalaid highway and highway safety construction programs; 

(B) remain available until September 30, 2028; and 

(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 

to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United States 

Code. 

(b) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount distributed under subsection 

(a)(1)(B) shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount 

equal to the proportion that— 

(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 

2025 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United 

States Code; bears to 

(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 

year 2025 under that subsection. 

(c) REQUIREMENTS.—Amounts distributed to States under subsection (a)(1)(B) shall be— 

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United 

States Code; 

(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) 

of that title; 

(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 

title; 

(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 

133(d) of that title; and 
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(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 

Public Law 117–58). 

SEC. 2105. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 TIFIA FUNDING. 

(a) DETERMINATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of 

law and subject to paragraph (2), on April 1, 2026, the Secretary 

shall— 

(A) determine the amount of contract authority made 

available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program 

for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of the 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117– 

58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain unobligated 

in that fiscal year; and 

(B) distribute to States, in accordance with this section, 

75 percent of the amount of contract authority determined 

under subparagraph (A). 

(2) TREATMENT.—The amounts distributed under paragraph (1)(B) shall— 

(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for Federalaid highway and highway safety construction programs; 

(B) remain available until September 30, 2029; and 

(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 

to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United States 

Code. 

(b) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount distributed under subsection 

(a)(1)(B) shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount 

equal to the proportion that— 

(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 

2026 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United 

States Code; bears to 

(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 

year 2026 under that subsection. 

(c) REQUIREMENTS.—Amounts distributed to States under subsection (a)(1)(B) shall be— 

(1) except as otherwise provided in this section, administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United 

States Code; 

(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) 

of that title; 

(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 

title; 

(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 

133(d) of that title; and 

(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 

Public Law 117–58). 

TITLE II—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024 

SEC. 2201. SHORT TITLE. 

This title may be cited as the ‘‘Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024’’. 
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Subtitle A—Public Works and Economic 

Development 

SEC. 2211. DEFINITIONS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the Public Works and Economic 

Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122) is amended— 

(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (12), (13), (14), (16), and 

(17), respectively; 

(2) by inserting before paragraph (3) (as so redesignated) 

the following: 

‘‘(1) BLUE ECONOMY.—The term ‘blue economy’ means the 

sustainable use of marine, lake, or other aquatic resources 

in support of economic development objectives. 

‘‘(2) CAPACITY BUILDING.—The term ‘capacity building’ 

includes all activities associated with early stage communitybased project formation and conceptualization, prior to project 

predevelopment activity, including grants to local community 

organizations for planning participation, community outreach 

and engagement activities, research, and mentorship support 

to move projects from formation and conceptualization to project 

predevelopment.’’; 

(3) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph 

(A)(i), by striking ‘‘to the extent appropriate’’ and inserting 

‘‘to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary’’; 

(4) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph 

(A)— 

(A) in clause (v), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; 

(B) in clause (vi), by striking the period at end and 

inserting a semicolon; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(vii) an economic development organization; or 

‘‘(viii) a public-private partnership for public infrastructure.’’; 

(5) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated) 

the following: 

‘‘(10) OUTDOOR RECREATION.—The term ‘outdoor recreation’ 

means all recreational activities, and the economic drivers of 

those activities, that occur in nature-based environments outdoors. 

‘‘(11) PROJECT PREDEVELOPMENT.—The term ‘project 

predevelopment’ means a measure required to be completed 

before the initiation of a project, including— 

‘‘(A) planning and community asset mapping; 

‘‘(B) training; 

‘‘(C) technical assistance and organizational development; 

‘‘(D) feasibility and market studies; 

‘‘(E) demonstration projects; and 

‘‘(F) other predevelopment activities determined by the 

Secretary to be appropriate.’’; 

(6) by striking paragraph (12) (as so redesignated) and 

inserting the following: 

‘‘(12) REGIONAL COMMISSION.—The term ‘Regional Commission’ means any of the following: 
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‘‘(A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established 

by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. 

‘‘(B) The Delta Regional Authority established by section 382B(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 

Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa–1(a)(1)). 

‘‘(C) The Denali Commission established by section 

303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 

3121 note; Public Law 105–277). 

‘‘(D) The Great Lakes Authority established by section 

15301(a)(4) of title 40, United States Code. 

‘‘(E) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40, United States 

Code. 

‘‘(F) The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United States 

Code. 

‘‘(G) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority 

established by section 383B(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm 

and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb–1(a)(1)). 

‘‘(H) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission 

established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States 

Code. 

‘‘(I) The Southern New England Regional Commission 

established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40, United States 

Code. 

‘‘(J) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United States 

Code.’’; 

(7) by inserting after paragraph (14) (as so redesignated) 

the following: 

‘‘(15) TRAVEL AND TOURISM.—The term ‘travel and tourism’ 

means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage 

recreational or business travel in or to the United States, 

including activities relating to public or nonprofit entertainment 

venues in the United States.’’; and 

(8) in paragraph (17) (as so redesignated), by striking 

‘‘established as a University Center for Economic Development 

under section 207(a)(2)(D)’’ and inserting ‘‘established under 

section 207(c)(1)’’. 

(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 207(a)(3) of the Public 

Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(3)) 

is amended by striking ‘‘section 3(4)(A)(vi)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 

3(6)(A)(vi)’’. 

SEC. 2212. INCREASED COORDINATION. 

Section 103 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3133) is amended by striking subsection 

(b) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(b) MEETINGS.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To carry out subsection (a), or for any 

other purpose relating to economic development activities, the 

Secretary may convene meetings with Federal agencies, State 

and local governments, economic development districts, Indian 

tribes, and other appropriate planning and development 

organizations. 

‘‘(2) REGIONAL COMMISSIONS.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to meetings described 

in paragraph (1), not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization 

Act of 2024, and not less frequently than every 2 years 

thereafter, the Secretary shall convene a meeting with 

the Regional Commissions in furtherance of subsection (a). 

‘‘(B) ATTENDEES.—The attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of— 

‘‘(i) the Secretary, acting through the Assistant 

Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, 

serving as Chair; 

‘‘(ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional 

Commissions, or their designees; and 

‘‘(iii) the State Cochairpersons of the Regional 

Commissions, or their designees. 

‘‘(C) PURPOSE.—The purposes of a meeting convened 

under this paragraph shall include— 

‘‘(i) to enhance coordination between the Economic 

Development Administration and the Regional 

Commissions in carrying out economic development 

programs; 

‘‘(ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional 

Commissions in carrying out economic development 

programs; 

‘‘(iii) to develop best practices and strategies for 

fostering regional economic development; and 

‘‘(iv) any other purposes as determined appropriate 

by the Secretary. 

‘‘(D) REPORT.—Where applicable and pursuant to 

subparagraph (C), not later than 1 year after a meeting 

under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and 

make publicly available a report detailing, at a minimum— 

‘‘(i) the planned actions by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions 

to enhance coordination or reduce duplication of efforts 

and a timeline for implementing those actions; and 

‘‘(ii) any best practices and strategies developed.’’. 

SEC. 2213. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic 

Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘or for the improvement of waste management and recycling systems’’ after 

‘‘development facility’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘increasing the resilience’’ after ‘‘expansion,’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)(1)— 

(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘successful 

establishment or expansion’’ and inserting ‘‘successful 

establishment, expansion, or retention,’’; and 

(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘and underemployed’’ after ‘‘unemployed’’; 

(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and 

(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: 
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‘‘(c) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In awarding grants under 

subsection (a) and subject to the criteria in subsection (b), the 

Secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would— 

‘‘(1) lead to economic diversification in the area, or a part 

of the area, in which the project is or will be located; 

‘‘(2) address and mitigate economic impacts from extreme 

weather events, including development of resilient infrastructure, products, and processes; 

‘‘(3) benefit highly rural communities without adequate 

tax revenues to invest in long-term or costly infrastructure; 

‘‘(4) increase access to high-speed broadband; 

‘‘(5) support outdoor recreation to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; 

‘‘(6) promote job creation or retention relative to the population of the impacted region with outsized significance; 

‘‘(7) promote travel and tourism; or 

‘‘(8) promote blue economy activities.’’. 

SEC. 2214. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE 

EXPENSES. 

Section 203 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143) is amended— 

(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); 

(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: 

‘‘(d) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Administrative expenses that 

may be paid with a grant under this section include— 

‘‘(1) expenses related to carrying out the planning process 

described in subsection (b); 

‘‘(2) expenses related to project predevelopment; 

‘‘(3) expenses related to updating economic development 

plans to align with other applicable State, regional, or local 

planning efforts; and 

‘‘(4) expenses related to hiring professional staff to assist 

communities in— 

‘‘(A) project predevelopment and implementing projects 

and priorities included in— 

‘‘(i) a comprehensive economic development 

strategy; or 

‘‘(ii) an economic development planning grant; 

‘‘(B) identifying and using other Federal, State, and 

Tribal economic development programs; 

‘‘(C) leveraging private and philanthropic investment; 

‘‘(D) preparing economic recovery plans in response 

to disasters; and 

‘‘(E) carrying out economic development and 

predevelopment activities in accordance with professional 

economic development best practices.’’; and 

(3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), in paragraph 

(4)— 

(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and 

inserting ‘‘(including broadband);’’; 

(B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph 

(G); and 

(C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: 

‘‘(F) address and mitigate economic impacts of extreme 

weather; and’’. 
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SEC. 2215. COST SHARING. 

Section 204 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3144) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘50’’ and inserting ‘‘60’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘In determining’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In determining’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(2) REGIONAL COMMISSION FUNDS.—Notwithstanding any 

other provision of law, any funds contributed by a Regional 

Commission for a project under this title may be considered 

to be part of the non-Federal share of the costs of the project.’’; 

and 

(3) in subsection (c)— 

(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or can otherwise 

document that no local matching funds are reasonably 

obtainable’’ after ‘‘or political subdivision’’; 

(B) in paragraph (3)— 

(i) by striking ‘‘section 207’’ and inserting ‘‘section 

203 or 207’’; and 

(ii) by striking ‘‘project if’’ and all that follows 

through the period at the end and inserting ‘‘project.’’; 

and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(4) SMALL COMMUNITIES.—In the case of a grant to a 

political subdivision of a State (as described in section 

3(6)(A)(iv)) that has a population of fewer than 10,000 residents 

and meets 1 or more of the eligibility criteria described in 

section 301(a), the Secretary may increase the Federal share 

under paragraph (1) up to 100 percent of the total cost of 

the project.’’. 

SEC. 2216. REGULATIONS ON RELATIVE NEEDS AND ALLOCATIONS. 

Section 206 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3146) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (B) and 

inserting the following: 

‘‘(B) the per capita income levels, the labor force participation rate, and the extent of underemployment in eligible 

areas; and’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘and retention’’ after 

‘‘creation’’. 

SEC. 2217. RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; UNIVERSITY CENTERS. 

Section 207 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by inserting ‘‘, project 

predevelopment,’’ after ‘‘planning’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(c) UNIVERSITY CENTERS.— 

‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—In accordance with subsection 

(a)(2)(D), the Secretary may make grants to institutions of 

higher education to serve as university centers. 
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‘‘(2) GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE.—The Secretary shall ensure 

that the network of university centers established under this 

subsection provides services in each State. 

‘‘(3) DUTIES.—To the maximum extent practicable, a university center established under this subsection shall— 

‘‘(A) collaborate with other university centers; 

‘‘(B) collaborate with economic development districts 

and other relevant Federal economic development technical 

assistance and service providers to provide expertise and 

technical assistance to develop, implement, and support 

comprehensive economic development strategies and other 

economic development planning at the local, regional, and 

State levels, with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, 

workforce development, and regional economic development; 

‘‘(C) provide technical assistance, business development, and technology transfer services to businesses in 

the area served by the university center; 

‘‘(D) establish partnerships with 1 or more commercialization intermediaries that are public or nonprofit technology transfer organizations eligible to receive a grant 

under section 602 of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–9); 

‘‘(E) promote local and regional capacity building; and 

‘‘(F) provide to communities and regions assistance 

relating to data collection and analysis and other research 

relating to economic conditions and vulnerabilities that 

can inform economic development and adjustment strategies. 

‘‘(4) CONSIDERATION.—In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider— 

‘‘(A) the significant role of regional public universities 

in supporting economic development in distressed communities through the planning and the implementation of 

economic development projects and initiatives; and 

‘‘(B) the location of the university center in or near 

a distressed community.’’. 

SEC. 2218. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES. 

Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 is amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) 

the following: 

‘‘SEC. 208. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), for a project to 

be eligible for assistance under this title, the project shall be consistent with 1 or more of the following investment priorities: 

‘‘(1) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—Economic development 

planning or implementation projects that support development 

of public facilities, including basic public infrastructure, 

transportation infrastructure, or telecommunications infrastructure. 

‘‘(2) WORKFORCE.—Economic development planning or 

implementation projects that— 

‘‘(A) support job skills training to meet the hiring needs 

of the area in which the project is to be carried out and 

that result in well-paying jobs; or 

‘‘(B) otherwise promote labor force participation. 
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‘‘(3) INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.—Economic 

development planning or implementation projects that— 

‘‘(A) support the development of innovation and 

entrepreneurship-related infrastructure; 

‘‘(B) promote business development and lending; or 

‘‘(C) foster the commercialization of new technologies 

that are creating technology-driven businesses and highskilled, well-paying jobs of the future. 

‘‘(4) ECONOMIC RECOVERY RESILIENCE.—Economic development planning or implementation projects that enhance the 

ability of an area to withstand and recover from adverse shortterm or long-term changes in economic conditions, including 

effects from industry contractions or economic impacts from 

natural disasters. 

‘‘(5) MANUFACTURING.—Economic development planning or 

implementation projects that encourage job creation, business 

expansion, technology and capital upgrades, and productivity 

growth in manufacturing, including efforts that contribute to 

the competitiveness and growth of domestic suppliers or the 

domestic production of innovative, high-value products and 

production technologies. 

‘‘(b) CONDITIONS.—If the Secretary plans to use an investment 

priority that is not described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall 

submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives a written notification that explains 

the basis for using that investment priority. 

‘‘(c) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section waives any other 

requirement of this Act.’’. 

SEC. 2219. GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT. 

Section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3149) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (c)— 

(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; 

(B) in paragraph (5)— 

(i) by inserting ‘‘, travel and tourism, natural 

resource-based, blue economy, or agricultural’’ after 

‘‘manufacturing’’; and 

(ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting 

a semicolon; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(6) economic dislocation in the steel industry due to the 

closure of a steel plant, primary steel economy contraction 

events (including temporary layoffs and shifts to part-time 

work), or job losses in the steel industry or associated with 

the departure or contraction of the steel industry, for help 

in economic restructuring of the communities; or 

‘‘(7) limited water for industrial consumption in areas 

impacted by decreased water supplies due to drought or extreme 

heat.’’; 

(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections 

(f) and (g), respectively; and 

(3) by inserting after section (c) the following: 

‘‘(d) ASSISTANCE TO COAL COMMUNITIES.— 

‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
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‘‘(A) COAL ECONOMY.—The term ‘coal economy’ means 

the complete supply chain of coal-reliant industries, 

including— 

‘‘(i) coal mining; 

‘‘(ii) coal-fired power plants; 

‘‘(iii) transportation or logistics; and 

‘‘(iv) manufacturing. 

‘‘(B) CONTRACTION EVENT.—The term ‘contraction 

event’ means the closure of a facility or a reduction in 

activity relating to a coal-reliant industry, including an 

industry described in any of clauses (i) through (iv) of 

subparagraph (A). 

‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION.—On the application of an eligible 

recipient, the Secretary may make grants for projects in areas 

adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy. 

‘‘(3) ELIGIBILITY.— 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this subsection, the 

Secretary shall determine the eligibility of an area based 

on whether the eligible recipient can reasonably demonstrate that the area— 

‘‘(i) has been adversely impacted by a contraction 

event in the coal economy within the previous 25 years; 

or 

‘‘(ii) will be adversely impacted by a contraction 

event in the coal economy. 

‘‘(B) PROHIBITION.—No regulation or other policy of 

the Secretary may limit the eligibility of an eligible 

recipient for a grant under this subsection based on the 

date of a contraction event except as provided in subparagraph (A)(i). 

‘‘(C) DEMONSTRATING ADVERSE IMPACT.—For the purposes of this paragraph, an eligible recipient may demonstrate an adverse impact by demonstrating— 

‘‘(i) a loss in employment; 

‘‘(ii) a reduction in tax revenue; or 

‘‘(iii) any other factor, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. 

‘‘(e) ASSISTANCE TO NUCLEAR HOST COMMUNITIES.— 

‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

‘‘(A) COMMISSION.—The term ‘Commission’ means the 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 

‘‘(B) COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD.—The term ‘community advisory board’ means a community committee or other 

advisory organization that— 

‘‘(i) primarily focuses on the economic impacts of 

decommissioning activities; and 

‘‘(ii) aims to foster communication and information 

exchange between a licensee planning for and involved 

in decommissioning activities and members of the 

community that decommissioning activities may affect. 

‘‘(C) DECOMMISSION.—The term ‘decommission’ has the 

meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code 

of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). 

‘‘(D) LICENSEE.—The term ‘licensee’ has the meaning 

given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal 

Regulations (or successor regulations). 
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‘‘(E) NUCLEAR HOST COMMUNITY.—The term ‘nuclear 

host community’ means an eligible recipient that has been 

economically impacted, or reasonably demonstrates to the 

satisfaction of the Secretary that it will be economically 

impacted, by a nuclear power plant licensed by the Commission that— 

‘‘(i) is not co-located with an operating nuclear 

power plant; 

‘‘(ii) is at a site with spent nuclear fuel; and 

‘‘(iii) as of the date of enactment of the Economic 

Development Reauthorization Act of 2024— 

‘‘(I) has ceased operations; or 

‘‘(II) has provided a written notification to the 

Commission that it will cease operations. 

‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION.—On the application of an eligible 

recipient, the Secretary may make grants— 

‘‘(A) to assist with economic development in nuclear 

host communities; and 

‘‘(B) to fund community advisory boards in nuclear 

host communities. 

‘‘(3) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out this subsection, to the 

maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall implement 

the recommendations described in the report submitted to Congress under section 108 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and 

Modernization Act (Public Law 115–439; 132 Stat. 5577) entitled ‘Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of Local 

Community Advisory Boards Associated with Decommissioning 

Activities at Nuclear Power Plants’. 

‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.—The Secretary shall establish 

a methodology to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, 

geographic diversity among grant recipients under this subsection.’’. 

SEC. 2220. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM. 

Section 218 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3154d) is amended— 

(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘BRIGHTFIELDS DEM- ONSTRATION’’ and inserting ‘‘RENEWABLE ENERGY’’; 

(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(a) DEFINITION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SITE.—In this section, 

the term ‘renewable energy site’ means a brownfield site that is 

redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more renewable 

energy technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and 

emerging, but proven, renewable energy technologies.’’; 

(3) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ‘‘DEMONSTRA- TION PROGRAM’’ and inserting ‘‘ESTABLISHMENT’’; 

(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 

‘‘brightfield’’ and inserting ‘‘renewable energy’’; and 

(C) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘solar energy technologies’’ and inserting ‘‘renewable energy technologies 

described in subsection (a),’’; and 

(4) by striking subsection (d). 

SEC. 2221. WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS. 

Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the 

end the following: 
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‘‘SEC. 219. WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—On the application of an eligible recipient, 

the Secretary may make grants to support the development and 

expansion of innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of 

equipment or construction of facilities to support workforce development activities. 

‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE USES.—Funds from a grant under this section 

may be used for— 

‘‘(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements 

to house workforce training activities; 

‘‘(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, 

rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such 

a facility, including related equipment and machinery; 

‘‘(3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support 

workforce training activities; 

‘‘(4) planning, technical assistance, and training; 

‘‘(5) sector partnerships development, program design, and 

program implementation; and 

‘‘(6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, 

subject to subsection (c), a State program to support individual 

trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand 

and vacancies necessary for further economic development of 

the applicable State that— 

‘‘(A) requires significant post-secondary training; but 

‘‘(B) does not require a post-secondary degree. 

‘‘(c) STATE GRANT PILOT PROGRAM.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may award grants to 

States for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6). 

‘‘(2) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a grant under 

this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit 

to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, 

and containing such information as the Secretary may require, 

which shall include, at a minimum, the following: 

‘‘(A) A method for identifying critical industry sectors 

driving in-State economic growth that face staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers. 

‘‘(B) A governance structure for the implementation 

of the program established by the State, including defined 

roles for the consortia of agencies of such State, at a minimum, to include the State departments of economic 

development, labor, and education, or the State departments or agencies with jurisdiction over those matters. 

‘‘(C) A strategy for recruiting participants from at least 

1 community that meets 1 or more of the criteria described 

in section 301(a). 

‘‘(D) A plan for how the State will develop a tracking 

system for eligible programs, participant enrollment, 

participant outcomes, and an application portal for individual participants. 

‘‘(3) SELECTION.—The Secretary shall award not more than 

1 grant under this subsection to any State. 

‘‘(4) ELIGIBLE USES.—A grant under this subsection may 

be used for— 

‘‘(A) necessary costs to carry out the matters described 

in this subsection, including tuition and stipends for 
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individuals that receive funds under the program established by the applicable State, subject to the requirements 

described in paragraph (6); and 

‘‘(B) program implementation, planning, technical 

assistance, or training. 

‘‘(5) FEDERAL SHARE.—Notwithstanding section 204, the 

Federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a 

grant made under this subsection shall not exceed 70 percent. 

‘‘(6) PARTICIPANT AMOUNTS.—A State shall ensure that 

grant funds provided under this subsection to each individual 

that receives funds under the program established by the 

applicable State is the lesser of the following amounts: 

‘‘(A) In a case in which the individual is also eligible 

for a Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of the Higher 

Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) for enrollment 

at the applicable training program for any award year 

of the training program, $11,000 minus the amount of 

the awarded Federal Pell Grant. 

‘‘(B) For an individual not described in paragraph (1), 

the lesser of— 

‘‘(i) $11,000; and 

‘‘(ii) the total cost of the training program in which 

the individual is enrolled, including tuition, fees, career 

navigation services, textbook costs, expenses related 

to assessments and exams for certification or licensure, 

equipment costs, and wage stipends (in the case of 

a training program that is an earn-and-learn program). 

‘‘(7) TERMINATION.—The authority provided under this subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029. 

‘‘(d) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall coordinate the 

development of new workforce development models with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education.’’. 

SEC. 2222. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. 

Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2221) 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 220. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a project described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

notice, in accordance with subsection (c), of the award of a grant 

for the project not less than 3 business days before notifying an 

eligible recipient of their selection for that award. 

‘‘(b) PROJECTS DESCRIBED.—A project referred to in subsection 

(a) is a project that the Secretary has selected to receive a grant 

administered by the Economic Development Administration in an 

amount not less than $100,000. 

‘‘(c) REQUIREMENTS.—A notification under subsection (a) shall 

include— 

‘‘(1) the name of the project; 

‘‘(2) the name of the applicant; 

‘‘(3) the region in which the project is to be carried out; 

‘‘(4) the State in which the project is to be carried out; 

‘‘(5) the 1 or more counties or political subdivisions in 

which the project is to be carried out; 
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‘‘(6) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained 

as a result of the project; 

‘‘(7) the estimated date of completion of the project; 

‘‘(8) the amount of the grant awarded; 

‘‘(9) a description of the project; and 

‘‘(10) any additional information, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. 

‘‘(d) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall make a notification under subsection (a) publicly available not later than 60 days 

after the date on which the Secretary provides the notice.’’. 

SEC. 2223. SPECIFIC FLEXIBILITIES RELATED TO DEPLOYMENT OF 

HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND. 

Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2222) 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 221. HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT INITIATIVE. 

‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

‘‘(1) BROADBAND PROJECT.—The term ‘broadband project’ 

means, for the purposes of providing, extending, expanding, 

or improving high-speed broadband service to further the goals 

of this Act— 

‘‘(A) planning, technical assistance, or training; 

‘‘(B) the acquisition or development of land; or 

‘‘(C) the acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement 

of facilities, including related machinery, equipment, 

contractual rights, and intangible property. 

‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible recipient’ means 

an eligible recipient. 

‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘eligible recipient’ 

includes— 

‘‘(i) a public-private partnership; and 

‘‘(ii) a consortium formed for the purpose of providing, extending, expanding, or improving high-speed 

broadband service between 1 or more eligible recipients 

and 1 or more for-profit organizations. 

‘‘(3) HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND.—The term ‘high-speed 

broadband’ means the provision of 2-way data transmission 

with sufficient downstream and upstream speeds to end users 

to permit effective participation in the economy and to support 

economic growth, as determined by the Secretary. 

‘‘(b) BROADBAND PROJECTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—On the application of an eligible 

recipient, the Secretary may make grants under this title for 

broadband projects, which shall be subject to the provisions 

of this section. 

‘‘(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In reviewing applications submitted 

under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into consideration 

geographic diversity of grants provided, including consideration 

of underserved markets, in addition to data requested in paragraph (3). 

‘‘(3) DATA REQUESTED.—In reviewing an application submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall request from 

the Federal Communications Commission, the Administrator 
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of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Appalachian 

Regional Commission data on— 

‘‘(A) the level and extent of broadband service that 

exists in the area proposed to be served; and 

‘‘(B) the level and extent of broadband service that 

will be deployed in the area proposed to be served pursuant 

to another Federal program. 

‘‘(4) INTEREST IN REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY.—For any 

broadband project carried out by an eligible recipient that is 

a public-private partnership or consortium, the Secretary shall 

require that title to any real or personal property acquired 

or improved with grant funds, or if the recipient will not acquire 

title, another possessory interest acceptable to the Secretary, 

be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization 

or association for the useful life of the project, after which 

title may be transferred to any member of the public-private 

partnership or consortium in accordance with regulations 

promulgated by the Secretary. 

‘‘(5) PROCUREMENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision 

of law, no person or entity shall be disqualified from competing 

to provide goods or services related to a broadband project 

on the basis that the person or entity participated in the 

development of the broadband project or in the drafting of 

specifications, requirements, statements of work, or similar 

documents related to the goods or services to be provided. 

‘‘(6) BROADBAND PROJECT PROPERTY.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may permit a 

recipient of a grant for a broadband project to grant an 

option to acquire real or personal property (including 

contractual rights and intangible property) related to that 

project to a third party on such terms as the Secretary 

determines to be appropriate, subject to the condition that 

the option may only be exercised after the Secretary 

releases the Federal interest in the property. 

‘‘(B) TREATMENT.—The grant or exercise of an option 

described in subparagraph (A) shall not constitute a redistribution of grant funds under section 217. 

‘‘(c) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—In determining the amount of the 

non-Federal share of the cost of a broadband project, the Secretary 

may provide credit toward the non-Federal share for the present 

value of allowable contributions over the useful life of the broadband 

project, subject to the condition that the Secretary may require 

such assurances of the value of the rights and of the commitment 

of the rights as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.’’. 

SEC. 2224. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. 

Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2223) 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 222. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—On the application of an eligible recipient, 

the Secretary may make grants under the ‘Critical Supply Chain 

Site Development grant program’ (referred to in this section as 

the ‘grant program’) to carry out site development or expansion 
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projects for the purpose of making the site ready for manufacturing 

projects. 

‘‘(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In providing a grant to an eligible 

recipient under the grant program, the Secretary may consider 

whether— 

‘‘(1) the proposed improvements to the site will improve 

economic conditions for rural areas, Tribal communities, or 

areas that meet 1 or more of the criteria described in section 

301(a); 

‘‘(2) the project is consistent with regional economic 

development plans, which may include a comprehensive economic development strategy; 

‘‘(3) the eligible recipient has initiatives to prioritize job 

training and workforce development; and 

‘‘(4) the project supports industries determined by the Secretary to be of strategic importance to the national or economic 

security of the United States. 

‘‘(c) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants to eligible recipients under 

the grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible 

recipients that propose to carry out a project that— 

‘‘(1) has State, local, private, or nonprofit funds being 

contributed to assist with site development efforts; and 

‘‘(2) if the site development or expansion project is carried 

out, will result in a demonstrated interest in the site by 

commercial entities or other entities. 

‘‘(d) USE OF FUNDS.—A grant provided under the grant program 

may be used for the following activities relating to the development 

or expansion of a site: 

‘‘(1) Investments in site utility readiness, including— 

‘‘(A) construction of on-site utility infrastructure; 

‘‘(B) construction of last-mile infrastructure, including 

road infrastructure, water infrastructure, power infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and other physical lastmile infrastructure; 

‘‘(C) site grading; and 

‘‘(D) other activities to extend public utilities or services 

to a site, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. 

‘‘(2) Investments in site readiness, including— 

‘‘(A) land assembly; 

‘‘(B) environmental reviews; 

‘‘(C) zoning; 

‘‘(D) design; 

‘‘(E) engineering; and 

‘‘(F) permitting. 

‘‘(3) Investments in workforce development and sustainability programs, including job training and retraining programs. 

‘‘(4) Investments to ensure that disadvantaged communities 

have access to on-site jobs. 

‘‘(e) PROHIBITION.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), in awarding 

grants under the grant program, the Secretary shall not require 

an eligible recipient to demonstrate that a private company 

or investment has selected the site for development or expansion. 
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‘‘(2) SAFEGUARDS.—In awarding grants under the grant 

program, the Secretary shall include necessary safeguards to 

ensure that— 

‘‘(A) the site development is fully completed within 

a reasonable timeframe; and 

‘‘(B) the eligible recipient has sufficiently demonstrated 

private sector interest.’’. 

SEC. 2225. UPDATED DISTRESS CRITERIA AND GRANT RATES. 

Section 301 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(3) UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDEREMPLOYMENT, OR ECONOMIC

ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS.—The area is an area that the Secretary 

determines has experienced or is about to experience a special 

need arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment, 

underemployment, or economic adjustment problems resulting 

from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions. 

‘‘(4) LOW MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME.—The area has a 

median household income of 80 percent or less of the national 

average. 

‘‘(5) WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION.—The area has— 

‘‘(A) a labor force participation rate of 90 percent or 

less of the national average; or 

‘‘(B) a prime-age employment gap of 5 percent or more. 

‘‘(6) EXPECTED ECONOMIC DISLOCATION AND DISTRESS FROM

ENERGY INDUSTRY TRANSITIONS.—The area is an area that is 

expected to experience actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe 

short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions from 

energy industries that are experiencing accelerated contraction.’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(e) TRANSPARENCY.—To the extent the Secretary includes 

neighboring counties and communities in an economic development 

district in accordance with subsection (a)(3), the Secretary shall 

submit to Congress, and make publicly available online, a notification describing the justification for such inclusion and detailing 

the economic indicators of such neighboring counties and communities.’’. 

SEC. 2226. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. 

Section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), by inserting ‘‘including to mitigate and adapt to the economic impacts of extreme weather,’’ 

after ‘‘enhances and protects the environment,’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(d) EXCEPTION.—This section shall not apply to grants awarded 

under section 207 or grants awarded under section 209(c)(2) for 

areas to which more than one comprehensive economic development 

strategy may apply.’’. 
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SEC. 2227. OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 

Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) is amended by adding at the 

end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 508. OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 

‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established within the Economic 

Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development (referred to in this section as the ‘Office’). 

‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Office shall be— 

‘‘(1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development activities 

carried out by the Secretary; 

‘‘(2) to help Tribal communities access economic development assistance programs, including the assistance provided 

under this Act; 

‘‘(3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies 

and efforts with other Federal agencies; and 

‘‘(4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings 

or consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects, 

programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities. 

‘‘(c) TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization 

Act of 2024, the Office shall initiate a Tribal consultation 

process to develop, and not less frequently than every 3 years 

thereafter, update, a strategic plan for Tribal economic development for the Economic Development Administration. 

‘‘(2) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 year after 

the date of enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 and not less frequently than every 3 years 

thereafter, the Office shall submit to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate the strategic plan for Tribal economic development 

developed under paragraph (1). 

‘‘(d) OUTREACH.—The Secretary shall establish a publicly facing 

website to help provide a comprehensive, single source of information for Indian tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens 

in Tribal communities to better understand and access programs 

that support economic development in Tribal communities, 

including the economic development programs administered by Federal agencies or departments other than the Department. 

‘‘(e) DEDICATED STAFF.—The Secretary shall ensure that the 

Office has sufficient staff to carry out all outreach activities under 

this section.’’. 

SEC. 2228. OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE. 

Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2227) 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 509. OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE. 

‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish an Office 

of Disaster Recovery and Resilience— 

‘‘(1) to direct and implement the post-disaster economic 

recovery responsibilities of the Economic Development Administration pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (e) of section 209 

and section 703; 
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‘‘(2) to direct and implement economic recovery and 

enhanced resilience support function activities as directed 

under the National Disaster Recovery Framework; and 

‘‘(3) support long-term economic recovery in communities 

in which a major disaster or emergency has been declared 

under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 

Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), or otherwise impacted 

by an event of national significance, as determined by the 

Secretary, through— 

‘‘(A) convening and deploying an economic development 

assessment team; 

‘‘(B) hosting or attending convenings related to identification of additional Federal, State, local, and philanthropic entities and resources; 

‘‘(C) exploring potential flexibilities related to existing 

awards; 

‘‘(D) provision of technical assistance through staff or 

contractual resources; and 

‘‘(E) other activities determined by the Secretary to 

be appropriate. 

‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT AUTHORITIES.— 

‘‘(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary is authorized to appoint 

such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out 

the responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of 

chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. 

‘‘(2) CONVERSION OF EMPLOYEES.—Notwithstanding chapter 

33 of title 5, United States Code, or any other provision of 

law relating to the examination, certification, and appointment 

of individuals in the competitive service, a temporary employee 

appointed under this subsection may be selected by the Secretary for a permanent appointment in the competitive service 

in the Economic Development Administration under internal 

competitive promotion procedures if— 

‘‘(A) the employee has served continuously for at least 

2 years under 1 or more appointments under this subsection; and 

‘‘(B) the employee’s performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period or periods 

referred to in subparagraph (A). 

‘‘(3) STATUS UPON CONVERSION.—An individual converted 

under this subsection shall become a career-conditional 

employee, unless the employee has already completed the 

service requirements for career tenure. 

‘‘(4) REPORTING.—For any fiscal year during which the 

Secretary exercises the authority under this subsection, the 

Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 

report that describes the use of that authority including, at 

a minimum— 

‘‘(A) the number of employees hired under the authority 

during the fiscal year; 

‘‘(B) the positions and grades for which employees were 

hired; 
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‘‘(C) the number of employees converted to careerconditional; 

‘‘(D) a description of how the Secretary assessed 

employee performance to determine the eligibility of the 

employee for conversion under paragraph (2)(B); 

‘‘(E) the number of employees who were hired under 

that authority as temporary employees who have met the 

continuous service requirements described in subparagraph 

(A) of paragraph (2) but not the performance requirements 

described in subparagraph (B) of that paragraph; and 

‘‘(F) the number of employees who were hired under 

that authority who have separated from the Economic 

Development Administration. 

‘‘(5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this subsection 

waives any requirement relating to qualifications of applicants 

for positions in the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience 

under this subsection. 

‘‘(6) TERMINATION.—The authority provided by this subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029. 

‘‘(c) DISASTER TEAM.— 

‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—As soon as practicable after the date 

of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a 

disaster team (referred to in this section as the ‘disaster team’) 

for the deployment of individuals to carry out responsibilities 

of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience after a major 

disaster or emergency has been declared under the Robert 

T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 

U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) and the Department has been activated 

by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.— 

‘‘(A) DESIGNATION OF STAFF.—As soon as practicable 

after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary 

shall designate to serve on the disaster team— 

‘‘(i) employees of the Office of Disaster Recovery 

and Resilience; 

‘‘(ii) employees of the Department who are not 

employees of the Economic Development Administration; and 

‘‘(iii) in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, employees of those agencies, as appropriate. 

‘‘(B) CAPABILITIES.—In designating individuals under 

subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that the disaster team includes a sufficient quantity of— 

‘‘(i) individuals who are capable of deploying rapidly and efficiently to respond to major disasters and 

emergencies; and 

‘‘(ii) highly trained full-time employees who will 

lead and manage the disaster team. 

‘‘(3) TRAINING.—The Secretary shall ensure that appropriate and ongoing training is provided to members of the 

disaster team to ensure that the members are adequately 

trained regarding the programs and policies of the Economic 

Development Administration relating to post-disaster economic 

recovery efforts. 

‘‘(4) EXPENSES.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary 

may— 
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‘‘(A) use, with or without reimbursement, any service, 

equipment, personnel, or facility of any Federal agency 

with the explicit support of that agency, to the extent 

such use does not impair or conflict with the authority 

of the President or the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Robert T. Stafford 

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 

5121 et seq.) to direct Federal agencies in any major disaster or emergency declared under that Act; and 

‘‘(B) provide members of the disaster team with travel 

expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at 

rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, 

while away from the home or regular place of business 

of the member in the performance of services for, or relating 

to, the disaster team. 

‘‘(d) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than July 1, 2026, and 

annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes— 

‘‘(1) a summary of the activities of the Office of Disaster 

Recovery and Resilience and any disaster teams established 

pursuant to subsection (c); 

‘‘(2) the number and details of the disasters in which the 

Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and permanent and 

temporary personnel, including disaster teams, were involved 

and deployed; 

‘‘(3) the locations and length of any deployments; 

‘‘(4) the number of personnel deployed, broken down by 

category, including permanent and temporary personnel; and 

‘‘(5) a breakdown of expenses, with or without reimbursement.’’. 

SEC. 2229. ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS. 

Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2228) 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 510. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A Regional Director of a regional office of 

the Economic Development Administration may designate a staff 

member to act as a ‘Technical Assistance Liaison’ for any State 

served by the regional office. 

‘‘(b) ROLE.—A Technical Assistance Liaison shall— 

‘‘(1) work in coordination with an Economic Development 

Representative to provide technical assistance, in addition to 

technical assistance under section 207, to eligible recipients 

that are underresourced communities, as determined by the 

Technical Assistance Liaison, that submit applications for 

assistance under title II; and 

‘‘(2) at the request of an eligible recipient that submitted 

an application for assistance under title II, provide technical 

feedback on unsuccessful grant applications. 

‘‘(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary may enter into 

a contract or cooperative agreement with an eligible recipient for 

the purpose of providing technical assistance to eligible recipients 
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that are underresourced communities that have submitted or may 

submit an application for assistance under this Act.’’. 

SEC. 2230. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS. 

Section 603 of the Public Works and Economic Development 

Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3213) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (b)— 

(A) in paragraph (2)— 

(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘areas’’ after 

‘‘rural’’; and 

(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 

end; 

(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the 

end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(4)(A) include a list of all of the grants provided by the 

Economic Development Administration for projects located in, 

or that primarily benefit, rural areas; 

‘‘(B) an explanation of the process used to determine how 

each project referred to in subparagraph (A) would benefit 

a rural area; and 

‘‘(C) a certification that each project referred to in subparagraph (A)— 

‘‘(i) is located in a rural area; or 

‘‘(ii) will primarily benefit a rural area.’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(c) ADDITIONAL REPORTING.—As part of the annual report to 

Congress of the Economic Development Administration, the Secretary shall include a report on project completions and close outs 

for construction awards that includes the following information 

on individual construction projects: 

‘‘(1) The award date of the project. 

‘‘(2) The completion date of the project. 

‘‘(3) The close out date of the project. 

‘‘(4) The total amount of the project, including non-Federal 

cost share and funding from other sources, including a breakdown by source. 

‘‘(5) The number of jobs anticipated to be created or 

retained as a result of the investment. 

‘‘(d) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Not later than the date of the 

submission of the report under subsection (c), the Secretary shall 

make the report under subsection (c) publicly available. 

‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—To ensure that 

projects are meeting expected timelines, not later than 1 year 

after the date of enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that, at a minimum— 

‘‘(1) includes an analysis of Economic Development 

Administration construction project timeline estimates and 

actual project durations; and 

‘‘(2) describes the frequency with which project timelines 

are delayed and the sources of those delays, including cases 

in which a project scope or schedule requires an award amendment.’’. 
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SEC. 2231. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES. 

(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that 

the Economic Development Administration should continue to promote access to economic development assistance programs of that 

agency through the use of Economic Development Representatives 

in underresourced communities, particularly coal communities. 

(b) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES.—In assigning 

Economic Development Representatives, the Secretary of Commerce 

may take into account the needs of coal communities. 

SEC. 2232. MODERNIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce (referred to 

in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate efficient, 

timely, and predictable environmental reviews of projects funded 

by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 

U.S.C. 3121 et seq.), including through expanded use of categorical 

exclusions or programmatic environmental documents (as those 

terms are defined in section 111 of the National Environmental 

Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336e)). 

(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In completing the report under subsection 

(a), the Secretary shall— 

(1) describe the actions the Secretary will take to implement the amendments to the National Environmental Policy 

Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) made by section 321 

of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118–5; 

137 Stat. 38); 

(2) describe the existing categorical exclusions most frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the environmental 

review of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic 

Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and 

(3) consider— 

(A) the adoption of additional categorical exclusions, 

including those used by other Federal agencies, that would 

facilitate the environmental review of projects funded by 

the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 

(42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); 

(B) the adoption of new programmatic environmental 

documents that would facilitate the environmental review 

of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic 

Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and 

(C) agreements with other Federal agencies that would 

facilitate a more efficient process for the environmental 

review of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.). 

(c) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 2 years after the submission 

of the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall promulgate 

a final rule implementing, to the maximum extent practicable, 

measures considered by the Secretary under subsection (b) that 

are necessary to streamline the environmental review of projects 

funded by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 

1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.). 
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SEC. 2233. GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) COMPTROLLER GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Comptroller General’’ means the Comptroller General of the United States. 

(2) REGIONAL COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Regional Commission’’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the 

Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 

3122). 

(b) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2026, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report 

that evaluates economic development programs administered by 

the Economic Development Administration and the Regional 

Commissions. 

(c) CONTENTS.—In carrying out the report under subsection 

(b), the Comptroller General shall— 

(1) evaluate the impact of programs described in that subsection on economic outcomes, including job creation and retention, the rate of unemployment and underemployment, labor 

force participation, and private investment leveraged; 

(2) describe efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions to document the impact 

of programs described in that subsection on economic outcomes 

described in paragraph (1); 

(3) describe efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions to carry out coordination 

activities described in section 103 of the Public Works and 

Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3133); 

(4) consider other factors, as determined to be appropriate 

by the Comptroller General of the United States, to assess 

the effectiveness of programs described in subsection (b); and 

(5) make legislative recommendations for improvements 

to programs described in subsection (b) as applicable. 

SEC. 2234. GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) COMPTROLLER GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Comptroller General’’ means the Comptroller General of the United States. 

(2) SMALL COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘small community’’ 

means a community of less than 10,000 year-round residents. 

(b) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 

of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that evaluates economic development regulations 

and policies administered by the Economic Development Administration that have hindered the ability of communities to apply 

for and administer Economic Development Administration grants. 

(c) CONTENTS.—In carrying out the report under subsection 

(b), the Comptroller General shall— 

(1) review regulations and grant application processes 

promulgated by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development; 

(2) evaluate the technical capacity of eligible recipients 

(as defined in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic 
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Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122)) to apply for Economic Development Administration grants; 

(3) provide recommendations for improving the administration and timely disbursement of grants awarded by the Economic Development Administration, including for improving 

the communication with grantees regarding timelines for 

disbursement of funds; 

(4) identify barriers to small communities applying for Economic Development Administration grants, in consultation 

with— 

(A) State economic development representatives; 

(B) secretaries of State departments of economic 

development; 

(C) representatives for small communities that have 

received Economic Development Administration grants; 

and 

(D) representatives for small communities that have 

never applied for Economic Development Administration 

grants; and 

(5) provide recommendations for simplifying and easing 

the ability for grant applicants to navigate the Economic 

Development Administration grant application process, 

including through a review of regulations, including environmental regulations, not in the jurisdiction of the Economic 

Development Administration to identify possible grant application process improvements. 

SEC. 2235. GAO STUDY ON RURAL COMMUNITIES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 

(referred to in this section as the ‘‘Comptroller General’’) shall 

conduct a study to evaluate the impacts of funding provided by 

the Economic Development Administration to distressed communities (as described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and 

Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a))) located 

in rural areas. 

(b) CONTENTS.—In carrying out the study under subsection 

(a), the Comptroller General shall— 

(1) identify not less than 5 geographically diverse distressed 

communities in rural areas; and 

(2) for each distressed community identified under paragraph (1), examine the impacts of funding provided by the 

Economic Development Administration on— 

(A) the local jobs and unemployment of the community; 

and 

(B) the availability of affordable housing in the community. 

(c) REPORT.—On completion of the study under subsection (a), 

the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 

a report on the findings of the study and any recommendations 

that result from the study. 

SEC. 2236. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 701 of the Public Works and Economic 

Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231) is amended— 

(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (k); and 
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(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(a) GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 

201, to remain available until expended— 

‘‘(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; 

‘‘(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; 

‘‘(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; 

‘‘(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and 

‘‘(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. 

‘‘(b) GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE

EXPENSES.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 

section 203, to remain available until expended— 

‘‘(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; 

‘‘(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; 

‘‘(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; 

‘‘(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and 

‘‘(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. 

‘‘(c) GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 

207, to remain available until expended— 

‘‘(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; 

‘‘(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; 

‘‘(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; 

‘‘(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and 

‘‘(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. 

‘‘(d) GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 209 (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended— 

‘‘(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; 

‘‘(2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; 

‘‘(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; 

‘‘(4) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and 

‘‘(5) $105,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. 

‘‘(e) ASSISTANCE TO COAL COMMUNITIES.—There is authorized 

to be appropriated to carry out section 209(d) $75,000,000 for each 

of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until 

expended. 

‘‘(f) ASSISTANCE TO NUCLEAR HOST COMMUNITIES.—There are 

authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 209(e), to remain 

available until expended— 

‘‘(1) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), $35,000,000 for each 

of fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and 

‘‘(2) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), $5,000,000 for each 

of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. 

‘‘(g) RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM.—There is authorized to 

be appropriated to carry out section 218 $5,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended. 

‘‘(h) WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS.—There is authorized to 

be appropriated to carry out section 219 $50,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended, 

of which $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 

shall be used to carry out subsection (c) of that section. 

‘‘(i) CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 

222 $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to 

remain available until expended. 
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‘‘(j) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS.—There is authorized to 

be appropriated to carry out section 510 $5,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until 

expended.’’. 

(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Title VII of the Public Works 

and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231 et seq.) 

is amended by striking section 704. 

SEC. 2237. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. 

Section 1 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act 

of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 89–136) is amended 

by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this Act 

is as follows: 

‘‘Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 

‘‘Sec. 2. Findings and declarations. 

‘‘Sec. 3. Definitions. 

‘‘TITLE I—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND 

COORDINATION 

‘‘Sec. 101. Establishment of economic development partnerships. 

‘‘Sec. 102. Cooperation of Federal agencies. 

‘‘Sec. 103. Coordination. 

‘‘TITLE II—GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

‘‘Sec. 201. Grants for public works and economic development. 

‘‘Sec. 202. Base closings and realignments. 

‘‘Sec. 203. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses. 

‘‘Sec. 204. Cost sharing. 

‘‘Sec. 205. Supplementary grants. 

‘‘Sec. 206. Regulations on relative needs and allocations. 

‘‘Sec. 207. Research and technical assistance; university centers. 

‘‘Sec. 208. Investment priorities. 

‘‘Sec. 209. Grants for economic adjustment. 

‘‘Sec. 210. Changed project circumstances. 

‘‘Sec. 211. Use of funds in projects constructed under projected cost. 

‘‘Sec. 212. Reports by recipients. 

‘‘Sec. 213. Prohibition on use of funds for attorney’s and consultant’s fees. 

‘‘Sec. 214. Special impact areas. 

‘‘Sec. 215. Performance awards. 

‘‘Sec. 216. Planning performance awards. 

‘‘Sec. 217. Direct expenditure or redistribution by recipient. 

‘‘Sec. 218. Renewable energy program. 

‘‘Sec. 219. Workforce training grants. 

‘‘Sec. 220. Congressional notification requirements. 

‘‘Sec. 221. High-Speed Broadband Deployment Initiative. 

‘‘Sec. 222. Critical supply chain site development grant program. 

‘‘TITLE III—ELIGIBILITY; COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

STRATEGIES 

‘‘Sec. 301. Eligibility of areas. 

‘‘Sec. 302. Comprehensive economic development strategies. 

‘‘TITLE IV—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS 

‘‘Sec. 401. Designation of economic development districts. 

‘‘Sec. 402. Termination or modification of economic development districts. 

‘‘Sec. 404. Provision of comprehensive economic development strategies to Regional 

Commissions. 

‘‘Sec. 405. Assistance to parts of economic development districts not in eligible 

areas. 

‘‘TITLE V—ADMINISTRATION 

‘‘Sec. 501. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. 

‘‘Sec. 502. Economic development information clearinghouse. 

‘‘Sec. 503. Consultation with other persons and agencies. 

‘‘Sec. 504. Administration, operation, and maintenance. 
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‘‘Sec. 506. Performance evaluations of grant recipients. 

‘‘Sec. 507. Notification of reorganization. 

‘‘Sec. 508. Office of Tribal Economic Development. 

‘‘Sec. 509. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. 

‘‘Sec. 510. Technical Assistance Liaisons. 

‘‘TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS 

‘‘Sec. 601. Powers of Secretary. 

‘‘Sec. 602. Maintenance of standards. 

‘‘Sec. 603. Annual report to Congress. 

‘‘Sec. 604. Delegation of functions and transfer of funds among Federal agencies. 

‘‘Sec. 605. Penalties. 

‘‘Sec. 606. Employment of expediters and administrative employees. 

‘‘Sec. 607. Maintenance and public inspection of list of approved applications for financial assistance. 

‘‘Sec. 608. Records and audits. 

‘‘Sec. 609. Relationship to assistance under other law. 

‘‘Sec. 610. Acceptance of certifications by applicants. 

‘‘Sec. 611. Brownfields redevelopment reports. 

‘‘Sec. 612. Savings clause. 

‘‘TITLE VII—FUNDING 

‘‘Sec. 701. General authorization of appropriations. 

‘‘Sec. 702. Authorization of appropriations for defense conversation activities. 

‘‘Sec. 703. Authorization of appropriations for disaster economic recovery activities.’’. 

Subtitle B—Regional Economic and 

Infrastructure Development 

SEC. 2241. REGIONAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATIONS. 

Section 15751 of title 40, United States Code, is amended 

by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated to each Commission to carry out this subtitle $40,000,000 for each 

of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.’’. 

SEC. 2242. REGIONAL COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS. 

(a) MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSIONS.—Section 15301 of title 40, 

United States Code, is amended— 

(1) in subsection (b)(2)(C)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘An alternate member’’ and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—An alternate member’’; and 

(B) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(ii) STATE ALTERNATES.—If the alternate State 

member is unable to vote in accordance with clause 

(i), the alternate State member may delegate voting 

authority to a designee, subject to the condition that 

the executive director shall be notified, in writing, of 

the designation not less than 1 week before the 

applicable vote is to take place.’’; and 

(2) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘a Federal employee’’ and 

inserting ‘‘an employee’’. 

(b) DECISIONS OF COMMISSIONS.—Section 15302 of title 40, 

United States Code, is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘or alternate State members, including designees’’ after ‘‘State members’’; and 

(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: 

‘‘(c) QUORUMS.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), a Commission 

shall determine what constitutes a quorum for meetings of 

the Commission. 

‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—Any quorum for meetings of a 

Commission shall include— 

‘‘(A) the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate Federal 

Cochairperson; and 

‘‘(B) a majority of State members or alternate State 

members, including designees (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).’’. 

(c) ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS AND EXPENSES OF COMMISSIONS.— 

Section 15304(a) of title 40, United States Code, is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (5), by inserting ‘‘, which may be done 

without a requirement for the Commission to reimburse the 

agency or local government’’ after ‘‘status’’; 

(2) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs 

(9) and (10), respectively; 

(3) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: 

‘‘(8) collect fees for services provided and retain and expend 

such fees;’’; and 

(4) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated), by striking 

‘‘maintain a government relations office in the District of 

Columbia and’’. 

(d) MEETINGS OF COMMISSIONS.—Section 15305(b) of title 40, 

United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘with the Federal 

Cochairperson’’ and all that follows through the period at the end 

and inserting the following: ‘‘with— 

‘‘(1) the Federal Cochairperson; and 

‘‘(2) at least a majority of the State members or alternate 

State members (including designees) present in-person or via 

electronic means.’’. 

(e) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Section 15308(a) of title 40, United 

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘90’’ and inserting ‘‘180’’. 

SEC. 2243. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMONG FEDERAL AGENCIES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 153 of subtitle V of title 40, United 

States Code, is amended— 

(1) by redesignating section 15308 as section 15309; and 

(2) by inserting after section 15307 the following: 

‘‘§ 15308. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (c), for purposes of 

this subtitle, each Commission may transfer funds to and accept 

transfers of funds from other Federal agencies. 

‘‘(b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Funds 

made available to a Commission may be transferred to other Federal 

agencies if the funds are used consistently with the purposes for 

which the funds were specifically authorized and appropriated. 

‘‘(c) TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.— 

Funds may be transferred to any Commission under this section 

if— 

‘‘(1) the statutory authority for the funds provided by the 

Federal agency does not expressly prohibit use of funds for 

authorities being carried out by a Commission; and 

‘‘(2) the Federal agency that provides the funds determines 

that the activities for which the funds are to be used are 
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otherwise eligible for funding under such a statutory 

authority.’’. 

(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 153 of 

subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking 

the item relating to section 15308 and inserting the following: 

‘‘15308. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies. 

‘‘15309. Annual reports.’’. 

SEC. 2244. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 155 of subtitle V of title 40, United 

States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘§ 15507. Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal 

grant programs 

‘‘Amounts made available to carry out this subtitle shall be 

available for the payment of the non-Federal share for any project 

carried out under another Federal grant program— 

‘‘(1) for which a Commission is not the sole or primary 

funding source; and 

‘‘(2) that is consistent with the authorities of the applicable 

Commission.’’. 

(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 155 of 

subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding 

at the end the following: 

‘‘15507. Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal grant programs.’’. 

SEC. 2245. NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA. 

Section 15733 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘Lincoln,’’ after ‘‘Knox,’’; 

(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘Merrimack,’’ after 

‘‘Grafton,’’; and 

(3) in paragraph (3)— 

(A) by inserting ‘‘Schoharie,’’ after ‘‘Schenectady,’’; and 

(B) by inserting ‘‘Wyoming,’’ after ‘‘Wayne,’’. 

SEC. 2246. SOUTHWEST BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA. 

Section 15732 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (3)— 

(A) by inserting ‘‘Bernalillo,’’ before ‘‘Catron,’’; 

(B) by inserting ‘‘Cibola, Curry, De Baca,’’ after 

‘‘Chaves,’’; 

(C) by inserting ‘‘Guadalupe,’’ after ‘‘Grant,’’; 

(D) by inserting ‘‘Lea,’’ after ‘‘Hidalgo,’’; 

(E) by inserting ‘‘Roosevelt,’’ after ‘‘Otero,’’; and 

(F) by striking ‘‘and Socorro’’ and inserting ‘‘Socorro, 

Torrance, and Valencia’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (4)— 

(A) by inserting ‘‘Guadalupe,’’ after ‘‘Glasscock,’’; and 

(B) by striking ‘‘Tom Green Upton,’’ and inserting ‘‘Tom 

Green, Upton,’’. 

SEC. 2247. GREAT LAKES AUTHORITY AREA. 

Section 15734 of title 40, United States Code, is amended, 

in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘the counties 

which contain, in part or in whole, the’’ after ‘‘consist of’’. 
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SEC. 2248. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘CHAPTER 159—ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION 

PROGRAMS 

‘‘Sec. 

‘‘15901. State capacity building grant program. 

‘‘15902. Demonstration health projects. 

‘‘§ 15901. State capacity building grant program 

‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

‘‘(1) COMMISSION STATE.—The term ‘Commission State’ 

means a State that contains 1 or more eligible counties. 

‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE COUNTY.—The term ‘eligible county’ means 

a county described in subchapter II of chapter 157. 

‘‘(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means a State capacity 

building grant program established by a Commission under 

subsection (b). 

‘‘(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Each Commission shall establish a State 

capacity building grant program to provide grants to Commission 

States in the area served by the Commission for the purposes 

described in subsection (c). 

‘‘(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of a program are to support 

the efforts of the Commission— 

‘‘(1) to better support business retention and expansion 

in eligible counties; 

‘‘(2) to create programs to encourage job creation and 

workforce development in eligible counties, including projects 

and activities, in coordination with other relevant Federal agencies, to strengthen the water sector workforce and facilitate 

the sharing of best practices; 

‘‘(3) to partner with universities in distressed counties (as 

designated under section 15702(a)(1))— 

‘‘(A) to strengthen the capacity in eligible counties to 

train new professionals in fields for which there is a shortage of workers; 

‘‘(B) to increase local capacity in eligible counties for 

project management, project execution, and financial 

management; and 

‘‘(C) to leverage funding sources for eligible counties; 

‘‘(4) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for 

eligible counties; 

‘‘(5) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible 

counties; 

‘‘(6) to provide technical assistance that results in Commission investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and 

other critical infrastructure; 

‘‘(7) to promote workforce development in eligible counties 

to support resilient infrastructure projects; 

‘‘(8) to develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness of 

local development districts in eligible counties; and 

‘‘(9) to implement new or innovative economic development 

practices that will better position eligible counties to compete 

in the global economy. 

‘‘(d) USE OF FUNDS.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Funds from a grant under a program 

may be used to support a project, program, or related expense 

of the Commission State in an eligible county. 

‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—Funds from a grant under a program 

shall not be used for— 

‘‘(A) the purchase of furniture, fixtures, or equipment; 

‘‘(B) the compensation of— 

‘‘(i) any State member of the Commission (as 

described in section 15301(b)(1)(B)); or 

‘‘(ii) any State alternate member of the Commission (as described in section 15301(b)(2)(B)); or 

‘‘(C) the cost of supplanting existing State programs. 

‘‘(e) ANNUAL WORK PLAN.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year, before providing 

a grant under a program, each Commission State shall provide 

to the Commission an annual work plan that includes the 

proposed use of the grant. 

‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—No grant under a program shall be provided to a Commission State unless the Commission has 

approved the annual work plan of the State. 

‘‘(f) AMOUNT OF GRANT.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of a grant provided to a 

Commission State under a program for a fiscal year shall 

be based on the proportion that— 

‘‘(A) the amount paid by the Commission State 

(including any amounts paid on behalf of the Commission 

State by a nonprofit organization) for administrative 

expenses for the applicable fiscal year (as determined under 

section 15304(c)); bears to 

‘‘(B) the amount paid by all Commission States served 

by the Commission (including any amounts paid on behalf 

of a Commission State by a nonprofit organization) for 

administrative expenses for that fiscal year (as determined 

under that section). 

‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT.—To be eligible to receive a grant under 

a program for a fiscal year, a Commission State (or a nonprofit 

organization on behalf of the Commission State) shall pay the 

amount of administrative expenses of the Commission State 

for the applicable fiscal year (as determined under section 

15304(c)). 

‘‘(3) APPROVAL.—For each fiscal year, a grant provided 

under a program shall be approved and made available as 

part of the approval of the annual budget of the Commission. 

‘‘(g) GRANT AVAILABILITY.—Funds from a grant under a program 

shall be available only during the fiscal year for which the grant 

is provided. 

‘‘(h) REPORT.—Each fiscal year, each Commission State shall 

submit to the relevant Commission and make publicly available 

a report that describes the use of the grant funds and the impact 

of the program in the Commission State. 

‘‘(i) CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR NORTHERN

BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION.—With respect to the Northern 

Border Regional Commission, the program shall be a continuation 

of the program under section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public Law 115–334) 

(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section). 
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‘‘§ 15902. Demonstration health projects 

‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—To demonstrate the value of adequate health 

facilities and services to the economic development of the region, 

a Commission may make grants for the planning, construction, 

equipment, and operation of demonstration health, nutrition, and 

child care projects to serve distressed areas (referred to in this 

section as a ‘demonstration health project’), including hospitals, 

regional health diagnostic and treatment centers, and other facilities and services necessary for the purposes of this section. 

‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—An entity eligible to receive a grant 

under this section is— 

‘‘(1) an entity described in section 15501(a); 

‘‘(2) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 

101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))); 

‘‘(3) a hospital (as defined in section 1861 of the Social 

Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)); or 

‘‘(4) a critical access hospital (as defined in that section). 

‘‘(c) PLANNING GRANTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Commission may make grants for 

planning expenses necessary for the development and operation 

of demonstration health projects for the region served by the 

Commission. 

‘‘(2) MAXIMUM COMMISSION CONTRIBUTION.—The maximum 

Commission contribution for a demonstration health project 

that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in 

accordance with section 15501(d). 

‘‘(3) SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.—A grant under paragraph 

(1) may be provided entirely from amounts made available 

to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other Federal grant programs. 

‘‘(4) FEDERAL SHARE FOR GRANTS UNDER OTHER FEDERAL

GRANT PROGRAMS.—Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share in other Federal grant programs, 

amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be 

used to increase the Federal share of another Federal grant 

up to the maximum contribution described in paragraph (2). 

‘‘(d) CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT GRANTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A grant under this section for construction or equipment of a demonstration health project may be 

used for— 

‘‘(A) costs of construction; 

‘‘(B) the acquisition of privately owned facilities— 

‘‘(i) not operated for profit; or 

‘‘(ii) previously operated for profit if the Commission finds that health services would not otherwise 

be provided in the area served by the facility if the 

acquisition is not made; and 

‘‘(C) the acquisition of initial equipment. 

‘‘(2) STANDARDS FOR MAKING GRANTS.—A grant under paragraph (1)— 

‘‘(A) shall be approved in accordance with section 

15503; and 

‘‘(B) shall not be incompatible with the applicable provisions of title VI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 

291 et seq.), the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and 

Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.), and 

other laws authorizing grants for the construction of health- 
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related facilities, without regard to any provisions in those 

laws relating to appropriation authorization ceilings or to 

allotments among the States. 

‘‘(3) MAXIMUM COMMISSION CONTRIBUTION.—The maximum 

Commission contribution for a demonstration health project 

that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in 

accordance with section 15501(d). 

‘‘(4) SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.—A grant under paragraph 

(1) may be provided entirely from amounts made available 

to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other Federal grant programs. 

‘‘(5) CONTRIBUTION TO INCREASED FEDERAL SHARE FOR

OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS.—Notwithstanding any provision of law 

limiting the Federal share in another Federal grant program 

for the construction or equipment of a demonstration health 

project, amounts made available to carry out this subsection 

may be used to increase Federal grants for component facilities 

of a demonstration health project to a maximum of 90 percent 

of the cost of the facilities. 

‘‘(e) OPERATION GRANTS.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A grant under this section for the operation of a demonstration health project may be used for— 

‘‘(A) the costs of operation of the facility; and 

‘‘(B) initial operating costs, including the costs of 

attracting, training, and retaining qualified personnel. 

‘‘(2) STANDARDS FOR MAKING GRANTS.—A grant for the operation of a demonstration health project shall not be made 

unless the facility funded by the grant is— 

‘‘(A) publicly owned; 

‘‘(B) owned by a public or private nonprofit organization; 

‘‘(C) a private hospital described in section 501(c)(3) 

of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from 

taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; or 

‘‘(D) a private hospital that provides a certain amount 

of uncompensated care, as determined by the Commission, 

and applies for the grant in partnership with a State, 

local government, or Indian Tribe. 

‘‘(3) MAXIMUM COMMISSION CONTRIBUTION.—The maximum 

Commission contribution for a demonstration health project 

that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in 

accordance with section 15501(d). 

‘‘(4) SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.—A grant under paragraph 

(1) may be provided entirely from amounts made available 

to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other Federal grant programs for the operation 

of health-related facilities or the provision of health and child 

development services, including parts A and B of title IV and 

title XX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 

621 et seq., 1397 et seq.). 

‘‘(5) FEDERAL SHARE.—Notwithstanding any provision of 

law limiting the Federal share in the other Federal programs 

described in paragraph (4), amounts made available to carry 

out this subsection may be used to increase the Federal share 

of a grant under those programs up to the maximum contribution described in paragraph (3). 
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‘‘(f) PRIORITY HEALTH PROGRAMS.—If a Commission elects to 

make grants under this section, the Commission shall establish 

specific regional health priorities for such grants that address— 

‘‘(1) addiction treatment and access to resources helping 

individuals in recovery; 

‘‘(2) workforce shortages in the healthcare industry; or 

‘‘(3) access to services for screening and diagnosing chronic 

health issues.’’. 

(b) REPEAL.—Section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Improvement 

Act of 2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public Law 115–334) is repealed. 

(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of chapters for subtitle 

V of title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 

the item relating to chapter 157 the following: 

‘‘159. Additional Regional Commission Programs .............................................15901’’. 

SEC. 2249. ESTABLISHMENT OF MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COMMISSION. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States 

Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(5) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.’’. 

(b) DESIGNATION OF REGION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 

40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 

the following: 

‘‘§ 15735. Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission. 

‘‘The region of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission shall 

include the following counties: 

‘‘(1) DELAWARE.—Each county in the State of Delaware. 

‘‘(2) MARYLAND.—Each county in the State of Maryland 

that is not already served by the Appalachian Regional Commission. 

‘‘(3) PENNSYLVANIA.—Each county in the Commonwealth 

of Pennsylvania that is not already served by the Appalachian 

Regional Commission.’’. 

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for subchapter 

II of chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code, is amended 

by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘15735. Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.’’. 

(c) APPLICATION.—Section 15702(c) of title 40, United States 

Code, is amended— 

(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and 

(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: 

‘‘(3) APPLICATION.—Paragraph (2) shall not apply to a 

county described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 15735.’’. 

SEC. 2250. ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL 

COMMISSION. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States 

Code (as amended by section 2249(a)), is amended by adding at 

the end the following: 

‘‘(6) The Southern New England Regional Commission.’’. 

(b) DESIGNATION OF REGION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 

40, United States Code (as amended by section 2249(b)(1)), 

is amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘§ 15736. Southern New England Regional Commission 

‘‘The region of the Southern New England Regional Commission 

shall include the following counties: 

‘‘(1) RHODE ISLAND.—Each county in the State of Rhode 

Island. 

‘‘(2) CONNECTICUT.—The counties of Hartford, Middlesex, 

New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham in the State 

of Connecticut. 

‘‘(3) MASSACHUSETTS.—Each county in the Commonwealth 

of Massachusetts.’’. 

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for subchapter 

II of chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code (as amended 

by section 2249(b)(2)), is amended by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘15736. Southern New England Regional Commission.’’. 

(c) APPLICATION.—Section 15702(c)(3) of title 40, United States 

Code (as amended by section 2249(c)), is amended— 

(1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; 

(2) by striking ‘‘to a county’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘to— 

‘‘(A) a county’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) the Southern New England Regional Commission.’’. 

SEC. 2251. DENALI COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION. 

(a) REAUTHORIZATION.—Section 312(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277) is 

amended by striking ‘‘$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 

through 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 

2025 through 2029’’. 

(b) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.—Section 305 of the Denali 

Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105– 

277) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by inserting 

‘‘enter into leases (including the lease of office space for any 

term),’’ after ‘‘award grants,’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(e) USE OF FUNDS TOWARD NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN

PROJECTS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding 

payment of a non-Federal share in connection with a grant-inaid program, the Commission may use amounts made available 

to the Commission for the payment of such a non-Federal share 

for programs undertaken to carry out the purposes of the Commission.’’. 

(c) SPECIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION.—Section 307 of 

the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public 

Law 105–277) is amended— 

(1) by striking subsection (a); 

(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (a) through (d), respectively; and 

(3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by inserting ‘‘, 

including interagency transfers,’’ after ‘‘payments’’. 

(d) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 309(c)(1) of the Denali 

Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public Law 105– 

277) is amended by inserting ‘‘of Transportation’’ after ‘‘Secretary’’. 
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SEC. 2252. DENALI HOUSING FUND. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means— 

(A) a nonprofit organization; 

(B) a limited dividend organization; 

(C) a cooperative organization; 

(D) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the 

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 

(25 U.S.C. 5304)); and 

(E) a public entity, such as a municipality, county, 

district, authority, or other political subdivision of a State. 

(2) FEDERAL COCHAIR.—The term ‘‘Federal Cochair’’ means 

the Federal Cochairperson of the Denali Commission. 

(3) FUND.—The term ‘‘Fund’’ means the Denali Housing 

Fund established under subsection (b)(1). 

(4) LOW-INCOME.—The term ‘‘low-income’’, with respect to 

a household means that the household income is less than 

150 percent of the Federal poverty level for the State of Alaska. 

(5) MODERATE-INCOME.—The term ‘‘moderate-income’’, with 

respect to a household, means that the household income is 

less than 250 percent of the Federal poverty level for the 

State of Alaska. 

(6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 

of Agriculture. 

(b) DENALI HOUSING FUND.— 

(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be established in the 

Treasury of the United States the Denali Housing Fund, to 

be administered by the Federal Cochair. 

(2) SOURCE AND USE OF AMOUNTS IN FUND.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Amounts allocated to the Federal 

Cochair for the purpose of carrying out this section shall 

be deposited in the Fund. 

(B) USES.—The Federal Cochair shall use the Fund 

as a revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this section. 

(C) INVESTMENT.—The Federal Cochair may invest 

amounts in the Fund that are not necessary for operational 

expenses in bonds or other obligations, the principal and 

interest of which are guaranteed by the Federal Government. 

(D) GENERAL EXPENSES.—The Federal Cochair may 

charge the general expenses of carrying out this section 

to the Fund. 

(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029. 

(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 

(1) to encourage and facilitate the construction or 

rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of low-income households and moderate-income households; and 

(2) to provide housing for public employees. 

(d) LOANS AND GRANTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Cochair may provide grants 

and loans from the Fund to eligible entities under such terms 

and conditions the Federal Cochair may prescribe. 

(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of a grant or loan under paragraph (1) shall be for planning and obtaining federally insured 

mortgage financing or other financial assistance for housing 
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construction or rehabilitation projects for low-income and moderate-income households in rural Alaska villages. 

(e) PROVIDING AMOUNTS TO STATES FOR GRANTS AND LOANS.— 

The Federal Cochair may provide amounts to the State of Alaska, 

or political subdivisions thereof, for making the grants and loans 

described in subsection (d). 

(f) LOANS.— 

(1) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.—A loan under subsection (d) for the cost of planning and obtaining financing 

(including the cost of preliminary surveys and analyses of 

market needs, preliminary site engineering and architectural 

fees, site options, application and mortgage commitment fees, 

legal fees, and construction loan fees and discounts) of a project 

described in that subsection may be for not more than 90 

percent of that cost. 

(2) INTEREST.—A loan under subsection (d) shall be made 

without interest, except that a loan made to an eligible entity 

established for profit shall bear interest at the prevailing 

market rate authorized for an insured or guaranteed loan for 

that type of project. 

(3) PAYMENT.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Cochair shall require 

payment of a loan made under this section under terms 

and conditions the Secretary may require by not later 

than the date of completion of the project. 

(B) CANCELLATION.—For a loan other than a loan to 

an eligible entity established for profit, the Secretary may 

cancel any part of the debt with respect to a loan made 

under subsection (d) if the Secretary determines that a 

permanent loan to finance the project cannot be obtained 

in an amount adequate for repayment of a loan made 

under subsection (d). 

(g) GRANTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—A grant under this section for expenses 

incidental to planning and obtaining financing for a project 

described in this section that the Federal Cochair considers 

unrecoverable from the proceeds of a permanent loan made 

to finance the project— 

(A) may not be made to an eligible entity established 

for profit; and 

(B) may not exceed 90 percent of those expenses. 

(2) SITE DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Cochair may make 

grants and commitments for grants under terms and conditions the Federal Cochair may require to eligible entities 

for reasonable site development costs and necessary offsite 

improvements, such as sewer and water line extensions, 

if the grant or commitment— 

(i) is essential to ensuring that housing is constructed on the site in the future; and 

(ii) otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this section. 

(B) MAXIMUM AMOUNTS.—The amount of a grant under 

this paragraph may not— 

(i) with respect to the construction of housing, 

exceed 40 percent of the cost of the construction; and 
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(ii) with respect to the rehabilitation of housing, 

exceed 10 percent of the reasonable value of the 

rehabilitation, as determined by the Federal Cochair. 

(h) INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The 

Federal Cochair may provide, or contract with public or private 

organizations to provide, information, advice, and technical assistance with respect to the construction, rehabilitation, and operation 

by nonprofit organizations of housing for low-income or moderateincome households, or for public employees, in rural Alaska villages 

under this section. 

SEC. 2253. DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION. 

(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 382M(a) of 

the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 

2009aa–12(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘$30,000,000 for each of fiscal 

years 2019 through 2023’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029’’. 

(b) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—Section 382N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa–13) is 

repealed. 

(c) FEES.—Section 382B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 

Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa–1(e)) is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end 

and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(11) collect fees for the Delta Doctors program of the 

Authority and retain and expend those fees.’’. 

(d) SUCCESSION.—Section 382B(h)(5)(B) of the Consolidated 

Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa–1(h)(5)(B)) is 

amended— 

(1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and 

(3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: 

‘‘(iii) assuming the duties of the Federal cochairperson and the alternate Federal cochairperson for purposes of continuation of normal operations in the event 

that both positions are vacant; and’’. 

(e) INDIAN TRIBES.—Section 382C(a) of the Consolidated Farm 

and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa–2(a)) is amended— 

(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting 

‘‘, Indian Tribes,’’ after ‘‘States’’; and 

(2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, Tribal,’’ after ‘‘State’’. 

(f) CLARIFICATION.—Section 4(2)(D) of the Delta Development 

Act (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100–460) is amended by 

inserting ‘‘Sabine, Vernon, Terrebonne,’’ after ‘‘Webster,’’. 

SEC. 2254. NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY 

REAUTHORIZATION. 

(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 383N(a) of 

the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 

2009bb–12(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘$30,000,000 for each of fiscal 

years 2008 through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000 for each of 

fiscal years 2025 through 2029’’. 

(b) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—Section 383O of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb–13) is 

repealed. 
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TITLE III—PUBLIC BUILDINGS 

REFORMS 

SEC. 2301. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND 

TRANSFER ACT OF 2016. 

(a) PURPOSES.—Section 2 of the Federal Assets Sale and 

Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) 

is amended— 

(1) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end 

and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(11) implementing innovative methods for the sale, 

redevelopment, consolidation, or lease of Federal buildings and 

facilities, including the use of no cost, nonappropriated contracts 

for expert real estate services to obtain the highest and best 

value for the taxpayer.’’. 

(b) DEFINITIONS.—Section 3(5)(B)(viii) of the Federal Assets 

Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 

114–287) is amended by inserting ‘‘, other than office buildings 

and warehouses,’’ after ‘‘Properties’’. 

(c) BOARD.—Section 4(c)(3) of the Federal Assets Sale and 

Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) 

is amended— 

(1) by striking ‘‘The term’’ and inserting the following: 

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (B), the 

term’’; and 

(2) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), 

the term of a member of the Board shall continue beyond 

6 years until such time as the President appoints a replacement member of the Board.’’. 

(d) BOARD MEETINGS.—Section 5(b) of the Federal Assets Sale 

and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114– 

287) is amended by striking ‘‘Five Board members’’ and inserting 

‘‘4 Board members’’. 

(e) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.—Section 7 of the Federal Assets Sale 

and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114– 

287) is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(c) RETURN TO CIVIL SERVICE.—An Executive Director selected 

from the civil service (as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United 

States Code) shall be entitled to return to the civil service (as 

so defined) after service to the Board ends if the service of the 

Executive Director to the Board ends for reasons other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.’’. 

(f) STAFF.—Section 8 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (b)— 

(A) by striking ‘‘and the Director of OMB’’; and 

(B) by inserting ‘‘for a period of not less than 1 year’’ 

before ‘‘to assist the Board’’; 

(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and 

(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: 

‘‘(c) HIRING OF TERM EMPLOYEES.—The Executive Director, with 

approval of the Board, may use the Office of Personnel Management 

to hire employees for terms not to exceed 2 years pursuant to 
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the Office of Personnel Management guidance for nonstatus appointments in the competitive service.’’. 

(g) TERMINATION.—Section 10 of the Federal Assets Sale and 

Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) 

is amended by striking ‘‘6 years after the date on which the Board 

members are appointed pursuant to section 4’’ and inserting ‘‘on 

December 31, 2026’’. 

(h) DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD.—Section 

11 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 

1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a)— 

(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 

‘‘the Administrator and the Director of OMB’’ and inserting 

‘‘the Administrator, the Director of OMB, and the Board’’; 

(B) in paragraph (1)— 

(i) by striking ‘‘and square’’ and inserting ‘‘number 

of Federal employees physically reporting to the respective property each work day, square’’; and 

(ii) by inserting ‘‘, amount of acreage associated 

with the respective property, and whether the respective property is on a campus or larger facility’’ before 

the period at the end; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(3) CONSOLIDATION PLANS.—Any Federal agency plans to 

consolidate, reconfigure, or otherwise reduce the use of owned 

and leased Federal civilian real property of the Federal 

agency.’’; 

(2) in subsection (b)(3)(J), by inserting ‘‘, including access 

by members of federally recognized Indian Tribes,’’ after ‘‘public 

access’’; and 

(3) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(e) DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), 

the Board may not publicly disclose any information received 

under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) until the Board, 

the Administrator, and the Director of OMB enter into an 

agreement describing what information is ready to be publicly 

disclosed. 

‘‘(2) APPLICATION.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any 

disclosure of information to the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.’’. 

(i) BOARD DUTIES.—Section 12 of the Federal Assets Sale and 

Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) 

is amended— 

(1) in subsection (b)(2), by striking the second sentence 

and inserting the following: ‘‘In the case of a failure by a 

Federal agency to comply with a request of the Board, the 

Board shall notify the committees listed in section 5(c), the 

relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction for the Federal 

agency, and the inspector general of the Federal agency of 

that failure.’’; 

(2) in subsection (d)— 

(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, Tribal,’’ after 

‘‘State’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, Tribal,’’ after 

‘‘State’’; 
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(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (i) as subsections (e) through (j), respectively; 

(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: 

‘‘(d) PREPARATION OF PROPERTIES FOR DISPOSAL.—At the 

request of, and in coordination with, the Board, a Federal agency 

may undertake any analyses and due diligence as necessary, to 

supplement the independent analysis of the Board under subsection 

(c), to prepare a property for disposition so that the property may 

be included in the recommendations of the Board under subsection 

(h), including completion of the requirements of section 306108 

of title 54, United States Code, for historic preservation and identification of the likely highest and best use of the property subsequent 

to disposition.’’; 

(5) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated)— 

(A) in paragraph (1)— 

(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 

end; 

(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and 

(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: 

‘‘(B) the process to be followed by Federal agencies 

to carry out the actions described in subparagraph (A), 

including the use of no cost, nonappropriated contracts 

for expert real estate services and other innovative 

methods, to obtain the highest and best value for the 

taxpayer; and’’; and 

(B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(C) THIRD ROUND.—During the period beginning on 

the day after the transmittal of the second report and 

ending on the day before the date on which the Board 

terminates under section 10, the Board shall transmit to 

the Director of OMB a third report required under paragraph (1).’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(4) COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION.—45 days before the date 

on which the Board transmits the third report required under 

paragraph (1), the Board shall notify— 

‘‘(A) any State or local government of any findings, 

conclusions, or recommendations contained in that report 

that relate to a Federal civilian real property located in 

the State or locality, as applicable; and 

‘‘(B) any federally recognized Indian Tribe of any 

findings, conclusions, or recommendations contained in that 

report that relate to a Federal civilian real property that— 

‘‘(i) is in close geographic proximity to a property 

described in section 3(5)(B)(v); or 

‘‘(ii) relates to a Federal civilian real property that 

is known to be accessed at regular frequency by members of the federally recognized Indian Tribe for other 

reasons.’’; and 

(6) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(k) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Board shall periodically 

submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives a report containing any recommendations on consolidations, exchanges, sales, lease reductions, 
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and redevelopments that are not included in the transmissions 

submitted under subsection (h), or approved by the Director of 

OMB under section 13, but that the majority of the Board concludes 

meets the goals of this Act.’’. 

(j) REVIEW BY OMB.—Section 13 of the Federal Assets Sale 

and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114– 

287) is amended— 

(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘subsections (b) and (g)’’ 

and inserting ‘‘subsections (b) and (h)’’; and 

(2) in subsection (c)(4)— 

(A) by inserting ‘‘, in whole or in part,’’ before ‘‘received 

under paragraph (3)’’; and 

(B) by striking ‘‘revised’’ the second place it appears. 

(k) AGENCY RETENTION OF RECORDS.—Section 20 of the Federal 

Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public 

Law 114–287) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting 

the following: 

‘‘(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The provisions of this section, including 

the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the 

date on which the Board transmits the second report under section 

12(h)(2)(B) and shall apply to proceeds from— 

‘‘(1) transactions contained in that report; and 

‘‘(2) any transactions conducted after the date on which 

the Board terminates under section 10.’’. 

(l) FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY DATABASE.—Section 21(b) of the 

Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 

note; Public Law 114–287) is amended by adding at the end the 

following: 

‘‘(9)(A) Whether the Federal real property is on a campus 

or similar facility; and 

‘‘(B) if applicable, identification of the campus or facility 

and related details, including total acreage of the campus or 

facility.’’. 

(m) ACCESS TO FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY COUNCIL MEETINGS

AND REPORTS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘SEC. 26. ACCESS TO FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY COUNCIL MEETINGS 

AND REPORTS. 

‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Real Property Council established by subsection (a) of section 623 of title 40, United States 

Code, shall ensure that the Board has access to any meetings 

of the Federal Real Property Council and any reports required 

under that section, subject to the condition that the Board enters 

into a memorandum of understanding relating to public disclosure 

with the Administrator and the Federal Real Property Council 

before the Board has access to those meetings and reports. 

‘‘(b) NOTIFICATION.—The Board shall notify the Committee on 

Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives if the Administrator and the Federal Real Property Council 

described in subsection (a) have not entered into a memorandum 

of understanding pursuant to that subsection by the date that 

is 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every 
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60 days thereafter until the memorandum of understanding is 

entered into.’’. 

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents in section 

1(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (Public 

Law 114–287; 130 Stat. 1463) is amended by inserting after 

the item relating to section 25 the following: 

‘‘Sec. 26. Access to Federal Real Property Council meetings and reports.’’. 

(n) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 

(1) Section 3(9) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended by striking ‘‘section 12(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 

12(f)’’. 

(2) Section 14(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Assets Sale and 

Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114– 

287) is amended by striking ‘‘section 12(g)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 12(h)’’. 

(o) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— 

(1) Section 16(b)(1) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended, in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘of General Services’’. 

(2) Section 21(a) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended by striking ‘‘of General Services’’. 

(3) Section 24 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended, in each of subsections (a), (b), and (c), by striking 

‘‘of General Services’’. 

(4) Section 25(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 

Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114–287) is 

amended by striking ‘‘of General Services’’. 

SEC. 2302. UTILIZING SPACE EFFICIENTLY AND IMPROVING TECHNOLOGIES ACT. 

(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 

(1) ACTUAL UTILIZATION RATE.—The term ‘‘actual utilization 

rate’’ means the total usable square footage of a public building 

or federally-leased space divided by the occupancy. 

(2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the 

Administrator of General Services. 

(3) BUILDING UTILIZATION.—The term ‘‘building utilization’’ 

means the percentage of utilization generated by comparing 

the actual utilization rate with the capacity based on a utilization benchmark of 150 useable square feet per person. 

(4) CAPACITY.—The term ‘‘capacity’’ means the total usable 

square footage of a public building or federally-leased space 

divided by a utilization benchmark. 

(5) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director 

of the Office of Management and Budget. 

(6) FEDERAL AGENCY.—The term ‘‘Federal agency’’ means 

an executive department covered by the Chief Financial Officers 

Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–576; 104 Stat. 2838). 

(7) OCCUPANCY.—The term ‘‘occupancy’’ means the average 

number of employees actually performing duties in person in 

a public building or federally-leased space at least 40 hours 

per week over a 2-month period. 
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(8) PUBLIC BUILDING.—The term ‘‘public building’’ has the 

meaning given the term in section 3301(a) of title 40, United 

States Code. 

(b) IDENTIFICATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF BUILDING USAGE

TECHNOLOGY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination 

with the Director, shall establish standard methodologies and 

identify technologies available for measuring occupancy in 

public buildings and federally-leased space. 

(2) MEASUREMENT OF UTILIZATION.—Not later than 180 

days after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of 

Federal agencies shall work with the Administrator to identify, 

deploy, and use Personal Identity Verification badge swipe data 

isolating only the first credential use of the day for each cardholder and other technologies that the Administrator determines to be appropriate, such as sensors, in public buildings 

and federally-leased space where the Federal agency occupies 

space to measure the occupancy of public buildings and federally-leased space. 

(3) PROTECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.—In carrying out paragraph (2), the Administrator shall 

ensure any sensors used for the purposes of determining occupancy are designed to protect of all personally identifiable 

information. 

(c) REPORTING ON USAGE OF REAL PROPERTY.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the heads 

of Federal agencies shall submit to the Director, the Administrator, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committees 

on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the 

Senate a report on— 

(A) the occupancy and the actual utilization rates of 

space in public buildings and federally-leased space occupied by the respective agency of the Federal agency head 

broken down by building and lease; 

(B) the methodology used for determining occupancy, 

including the period of time and other parameters used 

to determine occupancy on a regular basis; 

(C) the utilization percentage of each public building 

and federally-leased space by the respective agency of the 

Federal agency head, comparing the capacity to the actual 

utilization rate based on a utilization benchmark of 150 

usable square feet per person; and 

(D) any costs associated with capacity that exceeds 

occupancy with respect to the respective agency of the 

Federal agency head. 

(2) PUBLISHING REQUIREMENT.— 

(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph 

(B), the heads of Federal agencies shall make each report 

required under paragraph (1) available on a publicly accessible website of the General Services Administration. 

(B) EXCEPTION.—The publishing requirements of 

subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the head of the respective Federal agency makes a determination that making 
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the report required under paragraph (1) available on a 

publicly accessible website would be detrimental to national 

security. 

(d) REDUCING UNNEEDED SPACE.— 

(1) TARGET UTILIZATION METRICS.—Not later than 1 year 

after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, 

the Director, in consultation with the Administrator, shall 

ensure building utilization in each public building and federallyleased space is not less than 60 percent on average over each 

1-year period. 

(2) ACTIONS.—In the event that building utilization is below 

60 percent on average over a 1-year period described in paragraph (1) for any particular public building or federally-leased 

space, the Administrator shall— 

(A) provide notice to the tenant agency informing the 

agency of the excess in capacity along with associated 

costs of such excess; and 

(B) notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the 

Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the excess capacity and associated 

costs. 

(3) SUBSEQUENT FAILURE.—If the tenant agency fails to 

meet the 60 percent target under paragraph (1) in the reporting 

period subsequent to the reporting period under paragraph 

(2), the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Director, 

take steps to reduce the space of the tenant agency, including 

consolidating the tenant agency with another agency, selling 

or disposing of excess capacity space, and adjusting space 

requirements, as appropriate, for any replacement space. 

(4) PRIORITIZATION.—The Administrator, in coordination 

with the Director, shall prioritize to the maximum extent practicable capital investments in public buildings where Federal 

agencies meet or exceed building utilization metrics, except 

that prioritization may be given to projects that will result 

in building utilization of 60 percent or more. 

(5) EXCEPTIONS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director may provide exceptions 

to building utilization metrics based on the amount of 

non-standard office space a Federal agency demonstrates 

is required to meet the mission of the agency, including 

warehouse space, laboratories critical to the mission of 

the agency, and public customer-facing spaces driven by 

agency missions. 

(B) REPORTING.—The Administrator shall submit to 

the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 

the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committees 

on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and 

the Senate a report on any exceptions granted under 

subparagraph (A), including the justification for the exception. 

(e) HEADQUARTERS BUILDINGS.— 

(1) HEADQUARTERS CONSOLIDATIONS.—Not later than 1 year 

after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in consultation with the Administrator, shall submit to the Committee 
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on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate, and the Comptroller General of the United 

States a plan to consolidate department and agency headquarters buildings in the National Capital Region that will 

result in building utilizations of 60 percent or greater. 

(2) CONTENTS.—The plan submitted under paragraph (1) 

shall include details on the following: 

(A) Which departments and agencies will collocate and 

consolidate and into which buildings and associated details 

before and after plan implementation related to building 

utilization, building capacities, and actual utilization. 

(B) Details on the strategies for the sale or disposal 

of buildings that will no longer be needed for Federal 

use. 

(C) A detailed breakdown of any costs associated with 

the proposed consolidations and collocations. 

(D) An estimate of future savings as a result of space 

reductions and consolidations, including costs associated 

with energy savings and building operations. 

(3) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 1 year after the 

submission of the plan under paragraph (1), the Administrator 

and Director shall begin implementing the plan. 

(f) FEDERAL USE IT OR LOSE IT LEASES ACT.— 

(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 

(A) FEDERAL TENANT.— 

(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Federal tenant’’ means 

a Federal agency that has an occupancy agreement 

with the Administrator to occupy a commercial lease 

for office space secured by the Administrator on behalf 

of the Federal Government. 

(ii) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘Federal tenant’’ does 

not include an element of the intelligence community. 

(B) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘intelligence 

community’’ has the meaning given the term in section 

3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). 

(2) REPORTING OF SPACE UTILIZATION AND OCCUPANCY DATA

FOR OFFICE SPACE.—An occupancy agreement between the 

Administrator and a Federal tenant for office space shall— 

(A) include language that requires the Federal tenant 

to submit to the Administrator an annual report for the 

duration of the agreement containing data on— 

(i) monthly total occupancy of such office space; 

(ii) the actual utilization of such office space; 

(iii) monthly space utilization rates; and 

(iv) any other office space utilization data considered important by the Administrator; and 

(B) include language that requires the Federal tenant 

to have written procedures in place governing the return 

of office space to the Administrator if the occupancy of 

the Federal tenant falls below a 60 percent space utilization 

rate for 6 months within any 1-year period, beginning 

on the date on which the agreement takes effect. 

(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES WITH INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES.—The head of any agency with 

independent leasing authorities with leases for office space 
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shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on 

Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and each congressional committee of jurisdiction of the applicable independent 

leasing authority an annual report for the duration of the 

agreement containing data on— 

(A) monthly total occupancy of the office space; 

(B) the actual utilization of the office space; 

(C) monthly space utilization rates; and 

(D) any other office space utilization data considered 

important for collection by Congress. 

(4) EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT

REQUIREMENTS.—This subsection shall not apply to properties 

used by an element of the intelligence community. 

(5) APPLICABILITY.—The requirements of this subsection 

shall apply to any occupancy or novation agreement entered 

into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act. 

(g) GAO REPORT.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 

States shall submit to Congress a report on the cost to each 

Federal agency of measuring the occupancy and actual utilization rates of space in public buildings and federally-leased 

space to prepare the reports required under subsection (d). 

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Comptroller General of the 

United States shall include in the report required under paragraph (1) the cost of deploying sensors and technologies pursuant to subsection (c) but shall exclude any such technologies 

that were in place before the date of enactment of this Act. 

(h) INVESTIGATION OF UNDERUTILIZED SPACE.— 

(1) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 90 days after 

the submission of each report under subsection (d), the head 

of each Federal agency shall submit to the inspector general 

of each respective agency a report detailing any public building 

or federally-leased space with a capacity of 500 or more 

employees under the jurisdiction of the agency that has a 

utilization rate below 20 percent during the reporting period 

that is not a vacant office building. 

(2) INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION.—On receipt of a 

report under paragraph (1), the inspector general of the relevant 

Federal agency shall conduct an investigation to determine 

whether there is any evidence of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement with respect to the use of the public building 

or federally-leased space identified in the report. 

SEC. 2303. IMPACT OF CRIME ON PUBLIC BUILDING USAGE ACT. 

(a) REPORT ON IMPACT OF CRIME ON PUBLIC BUILDING USAGE.— 

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, 

the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review 

and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report outlining— 

(1) the effects of increased crime rates and safety concerns, 

including the use of fentanyl and other illicit drugs and substances, in areas surrounding Federal buildings on building 

usage for in-person work at Federal buildings; 
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(2) how usage of different commuting modes of transportation to Federal buildings are affected by increased crime 

rates; 

(3) the effects of low office utilization rates on safety around 

Federal buildings; 

(4) any agency exceptions given to the policy set forth 

in the memorandum of the Office of Management and Budget 

entitled ‘‘Measuring, Monitoring, and Improving Organizational 

Health and Organizational Performance in the Context of 

Evolving Agency Work Environments’’ and issued on April 13, 

2023, due to unsafe commuting conditions; and 

(5) any costs associated with safety issues impacting Federal building. 

(b) REPORT ON COSTS OF CRIME AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.— 

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, 

the inspector general of the General Services Administration, in 

coordination with inspectors general of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the 

impacts on and costs associated with building operations related 

to crime and public safety in and around Federal buildings. 

SEC. 2304. FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION USE AND SAFETY 

ACT. 

(a) ELIMINATING PROJECT ESCALATIONS.—Section 3307(c) of title 

40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 

following: ‘‘The Administrator shall notify, in writing, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate of any increase of more than 5 percent of an estimated 

maximum cost or of any increase or decrease in the scope or 

size of a project of 5 or more percent. Such notification shall include 

an explanation regarding any such increase or decrease. The scope 

or size of a project shall not increase or decrease by more than 

10 percent unless an amended prospectus is submitted and approved 

pursuant to this section.’’ 

(b) PUBLIC SAFETY AT FEDERAL BUILDINGS.— 

(1) DATA COLLECTION.—The Administrator of General Services shall collect data from tenant Federal agencies reports 

of any safety incidents as a result of criminal or other activity 

impacting public safety in and around public buildings, as 

defined in section 3301 of title 40, United States Code. 

(2) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 

Public Works of the Senate a report that— 

(A) contains the data collected under paragraph (1); 

and 

(B) describes any actions taken or planned, if necessary, to improve building management and operations 

to address such incidents. 

(c) REDUCING WASTE IN NEW PROJECTS.—Section 3307(b) of 

title 40, United States Code, is amended— 
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(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting 

‘‘(referred to in this section as the ‘Administrator’)’’ after 

‘‘Administrator of General Services’’; 

(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 

(3) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end 

and inserting a semicolon; and 

(4) by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(9) information on any space occupied by the relevant 

agency in the geographical area of the proposed facility, 

including uses, utilization rates, any proposed consolidations, 

and, if not proposed to be consolidated, a justification for such 

determination; 

‘‘(10) a statement by the Administrator of whether the 

public building needs of the Government for the proposed space 

to be leased were formerly met by a federally owned building, 

including any building identified for disposal or sale; and 

‘‘(11) details on actual utilization rates, including number 

of personnel assigned to the facility, number of personnel 

expected to work in-person at the facility and whether all 

personnel identified reflect filled and authorized positions.’’. 

(d) REVIEW OF SPECIAL USE SPACE.— (1) REVIEW.—The Comptroller General of the United States 

shall review the use of special use spaces in Federal buildings, 

including conference centers, fitness centers, and similar spaces 

to determine levels of utilization, opportunities for sharing, 

collocating, and other efficiencies. 

(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 

shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee 

on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the review under paragraph (1). 

(e) INTERAGENCY SPACE COORDINATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 33 of title 40, United States 

Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘§ 3319. Interagency space coordination 

‘‘Unless a Federal agency specifically restricts the sharing of 

the information described in this section for national security purposes, the Administrator of General Services shall share with tenant 

Federal agencies pursuing new or replacement office space information on any other Federal agencies located in the same geographical 

area for purposes of determining opportunities for consolidations, 

collocations, or other space sharing to reduce the costs of space 

and maximize space utilization.’’. 

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 33 

of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 

end the following: 

‘‘3319. Interagency space coordination.’’. 

(f) NOTIFICATION OF MILESTONES.—Section 3307 of title 40, 

United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(i) NOTIFICATION REQUIRED.—For each project approved under 

this section, the Administrator shall notify, in writing, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate of any project milestones that are accomplished, 

including— 
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‘‘(1) the solicitation and award of design and construction 

services; 

‘‘(2) the completion of any actions required for the project 

pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 

‘‘(3) any ceremonies for the beginning or completion of 

the project; 

‘‘(4) a naming ceremony for the project; and 

‘‘(5) the completion of the project.’’. 

SEC. 2305. PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. 

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 

Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct 

a review of the Public Buildings Service and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

of the Senate a report containing the results of that review, 

including— 

(1) a review of the administration and management of 

all Public Buildings Service real estate programs and activities, 

including— 

(A) a review and accounting of the number of employees 

and contract workers, including functions and the sources 

of funding (for example building operations, reimbursable 

work, project-specific funding) categorized by region and 

organizational, management, and oversight structure 

within the Public Building Service, including identification 

of components, programs, and reporting structures; 

(B) an accounting of in-person attendance by employee 

category and function; 

(C) an analysis, trends, and comparisons of staffing 

numbers and associated costs and other administrative 

costs over the 10 years preceding the review; and 

(D) an analysis of the effectiveness of organizational 

structure, management, and oversight in carrying out the 

mission of the Public Buildings Service; and 

(2) a review of the building operations account of the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title 40, 

United States Code, including activities and costs associated 

with conferences, training, and travel and transportation. 

SEC. 2306. SALE OF WEBSTER SCHOOL. 

(a) SALE.—Not later than December 31, 2025, the Administrator 

of General Services (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall sell the property described in subsection (b) at fair 

market value and for the highest and best use. 

(b) PROPERTY DESCRIBED.—The property referred to in subsection (a) is the property generally consisting of Lot 822 of Square 

375 at 940 H Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, 

including the building known as the Webster School, subject to 

a survey, as determined appropriate by the Administrator. 

(c) TREATMENT OF NET PROCEEDS; FUTURE APPROPRIATION.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Any net proceeds received from the sale 

under this section shall be deposited into an account in the 

Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title 

40, United States Code (referred to in this subsection as the 

‘‘Fund’’). 
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(2) FUTURE APPROPRIATION.—On deposit of net proceeds 

into the Fund under paragraph (1), those net proceeds may 

only be expended pursuant to a specific future appropriation. 

SEC. 2307. REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCE. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services, on 

behalf of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons of the Department 

of Justice, shall sell, by quitclaim deed, the property described 

in subsection (b) at fair market value and at highest and best 

use. 

(b) PROPERTY DESCRIBED.—The property to be sold under this 

section is all property, including all buildings and improvements 

thereon, located in the State of Missouri in connection with the 

United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, and administered by the United States Bureau of Prisons. 

(c) SURVEY REQUIRED.—As soon as practicable after the date 

of enactment of this Act, the exact legal description, including 

buildings, improvements, and acreage of the property to be sold 

under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Administrator. 

(d) DEFERRED MAINTENANCE.—Any deferred maintenance 

required pursuant to the agreement between the United States 

and the Farley-Beverly Drainage District and entered into on April 

18, 1967, shall be addressed before sale of the property under 

this section. 

(e) COSTS.—Any costs incurred for the completion of the survey 

or other activities undertaken to prepare the property for sale 

under this section, including costs related to the deferred maintenance requirements described in subsection (d), shall be reimbursed 

from the gross proceeds of the sale. 

(f) NET PROCEEDS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Any net proceeds received from the sale 

of the property under this section shall be deposited into an 

account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 

592(a) of title 40, United States Code. 

(2) FUTURE APPROPRIATION.—On deposit of net proceeds 

into the Fund under paragraph (1), the net proceeds may be 

expended only subject to a specific future appropriation. 

(g) PROHIBITION ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the terms ‘‘beneficial 

owner’’, ‘‘foreign entity’’, and ‘‘foreign person’’ have the 

meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Secure Federal 

LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law 116–276). 

(2) PROHIBITION.—The property described in subsection (b) 

may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity, 

including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a beneficial 

owner of the foreign person or foreign entity. 

SEC. 2308. THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY ACT. 

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 

Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report 

to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 

of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 

Works of the Senate on the compliance under the Architectural 

Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) of all office buildings 

under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the General Services 

Administration. 
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SEC. 2309. REVISION OF DESIGN STANDARDS. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services 

(referred to in this section as the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall revise 

the process by which the Administrator updates or changes the 

P100 facilities standards guidance document for federally owned 

buildings under the custody and control of the General Services 

Administration. 

(b) PROCESS.—The Administrator shall ensure that the process 

revised under subsection (a) requires— 

(1) a public comment period for any updates or changes 

to the documents described in such subsection; 

(2) publication of those updates or changes in the Federal 

Register and on the website of the General Services Administration; and 

(3) a summary of any comments received during the public 

comment period. 

(c) REPORT.—The Administrator shall submit to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 

the Senate a report describing the revisions to the process required 

under subsection (a). 

SEC. 2310. LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATIONS. 

Section 3307 of title 40, United States Code (as amended by 

section 2304(f)), is amended by adding at the end the following: 

‘‘(j) EXPIRATION OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS.— 

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Unless a lease is awarded or a construction, alteration, repair, design, or acquisition project is initiated 

not later than 5 years after the resolution approvals adopted 

by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 

and Public Works of the Senate pursuant to subsection (a), 

the resolutions shall be deemed expired. 

‘‘(2) APPLICATION.—This subsection shall only apply to resolutions approved after the date of enactment of this subsection.’’. 

SEC. 2311. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL COURTHOUSE TO THE CITY OF 

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall 

offer to convey to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, all right, title, 

and interest of the United States in and to the property described 

in subsection (b). 

(b) PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.—The property referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of land and building located at 101 E. 

Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama, which is known as the 

‘‘Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office’’. 

(c) CONSIDERATION.—In exchange for the conveyance of the 

Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office to the City of Huntsville, 

Alabama under this title, the Administrator of General Services 

shall require the City of Huntsville, Alabama, to pay to the Administrator of General Services, subject to subsection (d), consideration 

in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Huntsville 

Courthouse and Post Office, as determined based on an appraisal 

that is acceptable to the Administrator of General Services. 
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(d) CREDITS.—In lieu of all or a portion of the amount of 

consideration for the Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office, the 

Administrator of General Services shall accept as consideration 

for the conveyance of such Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office 

any credits related to the appraised value of the 4.76-acre parcel 

of land located at 660 Gallatin Street, Huntsville, Alabama. 

(e) COSTS.—As a condition of the conveyance under this section, 

the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance. 

SEC. 2312. WILBUR J. COHEN FEDERAL BUILDING. 

(a) SALE.—Not later than 2 years after the vacancy of existing 

Federal agencies, the Administrator of General Services shall sell 

for fair market value at highest and best use, the Wilbur J. Cohen 

Federal building located at 330 Independence Avenue SW in Washington, D.C. 

(b) NET PROCEEDS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—Any net proceeds received from the sale 

of the property under this section shall be deposited into an 

account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 

592(a) of title 40, United States Code. 

(2) FUTURE APPROPRIATION.—On deposit of net proceeds 

into the Fund under paragraph (1), such net proceeds may 

be expended only subject to a specific future appropriation. 

(c) PROHIBITION ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP.— 

(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the terms ‘‘beneficial 

owner’’, ‘‘foreign entity’’, and ‘‘foreign person’’ have the 

meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Secure Federal 

LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law 116–276). 

(2) PROHIBITION.—The property described in subsection (a) 

may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity, 

including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a beneficial 

owner of the foreign person or foreign entity. 

SEC. 2313. EUGENE E. SILER, JR. UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE ANNEX. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The United States courthouse annex located 

at 310 South Main Street in London, Kentucky, shall be known 

and designated as the ‘‘Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex’’. 

(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United 

States courthouse annex referred to in subsection (a) shall be 

deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United 

States Courthouse Annex’’. 

SEC. 2314. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN FEDERAL BUILDING. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building located at 50 United 

Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, shall be known and 

designated as the ‘‘Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building’’. 

(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal 

building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 

reference to the ‘‘Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building’’. 

SEC. 2315. REUBEN E. LAWSON FEDERAL BUILDING. 

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— 

(1) Reuben E. Lawson dedicated his life and career to 

promoting the ideals of equality and inclusion as a lawyer 

for the Roanoke chapter of the National Association for the 
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Advancement of Colored People (commonly known as the 

‘‘NAACP’’) who actively worked to end segregation in Southwest 

Virginia; 

(2) arguing a number of significant cases in the Western 

District of Virginia, Reuben E. Lawson fought to ensure the 

enforcement of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 

U.S. 483 (1954), so that schools in the Roanoke region would 

be fully integrated; and 

(3) Southwest Virginians are indebted to Reuben E. Lawson 

for his important work in ending segregation, and it is fitting 

that he be remembered in the current home of the court in 

which he valiantly fought. 

(b) REDESIGNATION.—The Richard H. Poff Federal Building 

located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, shall 

be known and designated as the ‘‘Reuben E. Lawson Federal 

Building’’. 

(c) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Richard 

H. Poff Federal Building shall be deemed to be a reference to 

the ‘‘Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building’’. 

SEC. 2316. IRENE M. KEELEY UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The United States courthouse located at 

500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, shall be known 

and designated as the ‘‘Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse’’. 

(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United 

States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed 

to be a reference to the ‘‘Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse’’. 

SEC. 2317. VIRGINIA SMITH FEDERAL BUILDING. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd 

Street in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated 

as the ‘‘Virginia Smith Federal Building’’. 

(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal 

building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 

reference to the ‘‘Virginia Smith Federal Building’’. 

SEC. 2318. HAROLD L. MURPHY FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED 

STATES COURTHOUSE. 

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— 

(1) Judge Harold L. Murphy was born in Felton, Georgia, 

in 1927; 

(2) Judge Murphy attended West Georgia College before 

serving in the United States Navy during the closing years 

of World War II; 

(3) Judge Murphy resumed his studies at the University 

of Mississippi and the University of Georgia School of Law, 

where he graduated in 1949; 

(4) Judge Murphy began a law practice in Haralson County, 

Georgia, and in 1950 was elected to the Georgia House of 

Representatives as the youngest Member at the time; 

(5) Judge Murphy served five consecutive terms before 

stepping down in 1961 to focus on practicing law; 

(6) in 1971, Judge Murphy was appointed by Governor 

Jimmy Carter to the Superior Court for the Tallapoosa Judicial 

Circuit, and following his election in 1976, President Carter 
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nominated Judge Murphy to the United States District Court 

for the Northern District of Georgia; 

(7) Judge Murphy was confirmed by the United States 

Senate on July 28, 1977; 

(8) for 45 years, Judge Murphy served his country on 

the Federal bench and became an acclaimed jurist and legal 

icon with a stellar reputation that extended far beyond Georgia; 

(9) Judge Murphy always displayed a quick wit and a 

keen sense of humor, was kind and empathetic, and treated 

all those who appeared before him with courtesy and respect; 

(10) Judge Murphy worked tirelessly and carried a full 

docket until the age of 90, when he took senior judge status 

in the Northern District of Georgia; 

(11) Judge Murphy continued to preside over cases until 

his death on December 28, 2022; 

(12) Judge Murphy received many professional awards and 

recognitions, including from the State Bar of Georgia and the 

University of Georgia School of Law; 

(13) in 2014, Alabama State University renamed its graduate school after Judge Murphy in recognition of his landmark 

ruling in Knight v. Alabama, a long-running case that the 

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals asked him to handle 

involving the vestiges of racial segregation then present in 

the Alabama University System; and 

(14) above all else, Judge Murphy was a loving and devoted 

husband and father—and a strong role model. 

(b) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building and United States 

courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, 

shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Harold L. Murphy Federal 

Building and United States Courthouse’’. 

(c) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal 

building and United States courthouse referred to in subsection 

(b) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Harold L. Murphy 

Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. 

SEC. 2319. FELICITAS AND GONZALO MENDEZ UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The United States courthouse located at 

350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, shall be known and 

designated as the ‘‘Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States 

Courthouse’’. 

(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United 

States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed 

to be a reference to the ‘‘Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United 

States Courthouse’’. 

SEC. 2320. HELEN EDWARDS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER. 

(a) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Energy Integrated 

Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi 

National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, shall be known 

and designated as the ‘‘Helen Edwards Engineering Research 

Center’’. 
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(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal 

building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 

reference to the ‘‘Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center’’. 

Speaker of the House of Representatives. 

Vice President of the United States and

President of the Senate.