Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-8812
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2024-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Alabama
Alaska
Aquatic ecology
Arkansas
California
Congressional oversight
Connecticut
Dams and canals
Delaware
District of Columbia
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Floods and storm protection
Florida
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hydrology and hydrography
Indiana
Infrastructure development
Lakes and rivers
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Marine pollution
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Missouri River
Navigation, waterways, harbors
New Jersey
New York State
Oregon
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Real estate business
Seashores and lakeshores
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Solid waste and recycling
Texas
User charges and fees
Washington State
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water storage
Water use and supply
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: 

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to 
• make certain waterways more navigable,
• reduce flood and storm damage,
• restore aquatic ecosystems,
• maintain ports and harbors,
• support water supply and storage projects,
• construct water and wastewater infrastructure,
• manage recreational sites and facilities,
• rehabilitate dams, and
• support other water resources infrastructure.
 
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: 

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

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

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-23
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 13 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4665-4703)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 13 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4665-4703)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8812.
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4706)
action_date: 2024-07-22
text: Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
action_date: 2024-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
action_date: 2024-06-26
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 2.
action_date: 2024-06-26
text: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-06-25
text: Introduced in House