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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2019Water Resources Development
S. 1811

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 8, 2020)

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

This bill addresses water resources infrastructure funding as well as Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.

The bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits funds appropriated from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) for harbor operations and maintenance purposes, up to a specified amount. This allows additional funds from the HMTF to be appropriated for these purposes without these amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits.

Similarly, the bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits in FY2021-FY2030 funds appropriated for harbor maintenance activities at certain donor ports or energy transfer ports, up to a specified amount.


Further, the bill expands the eligible uses of HMTF funds to include maintenance dredging at certain emerging harbors.


In addition, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway navigation projects.


The bill also establishes various pilot programs to address issues including flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction in rural or economically disadvantaged communities.


Additionally, the bill establishes programs for controlling certain invasive species.


The bill also creates a process to deauthorize certain projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects for purposes including navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.

What just happenedDec 9, 2020

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 9, 2020Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  2. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6935-6977)

  5. Dec 8, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. Dec 8, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1811.

  7. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6935-6984)

  8. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jul 15, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  10. Jul 12, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  11. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jul 11, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Jul 11, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Jul 10, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4776)

  16. Jul 10, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4776)

  17. Jul 10, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4776)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  18. Jul 10, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4776)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  19. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  20. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed HouseDec 8, 202053

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

This bill addresses water resources infrastructure funding as well as Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.

The bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits funds appropriated from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) for harbor operations and maintenance purposes, up to a specified amount. This allows additional funds from the HMTF to be appropriated for these purposes without these amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits.

Similarly, the bill removes from annual discretionary spending limits in FY2021-FY2030 funds appropriated for harbor maintenance activities at certain donor ports or energy transfer ports, up to a specified amount.


Further, the bill expands the eligible uses of HMTF funds to include maintenance dredging at certain emerging harbors.


In addition, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway navigation projects.


The bill also establishes various pilot programs to address issues including flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction in rural or economically disadvantaged communities.


Additionally, the bill establishes programs for controlling certain invasive species.


The bill also creates a process to deauthorize certain projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects for purposes including navigation, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.

Passed SenateJul 10, 201955

This bill extends for an additional five years a pilot program administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of allowing nonfederal interests to carry out flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage reduction, coastal harbor and channel inland navigation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects. The bill also authorizes the Corps of Engineers to administer water conservation and efficiency, land idling, and groundwater use programs for waters associated with the Klamath Project in California and Oregon.

Introduced in SenateJun 12, 2019

This bill extends for an additional five years a pilot program administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of allowing nonfederal interests to carry out flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage reduction, coastal harbor and channel inland navigation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects. The bill also authorizes the Corps of Engineers to administer water conservation and efficiency, land idling, and groundwater use programs for waters associated with the Klamath Project in California and Oregon.

Water Resources Development Act of 2020 — Informed