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Bill116th CongressFiled May 4, 2020Water Resources Development
S. 3591

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

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America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources development projects operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and clean water programs operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The bill modifies cost share requirements for the construction and major rehabilitation of certain inland waterways navigation projects.

Additionally, the nonfederal cost share for certain projects may be reduced if a small or disadvantaged community's sustainability would be threatened without the project. Similarly, the Corps of Engineers may recommend a project without national economic development benefits if the project is necessary for an underserved, economically distressed, or rural community's sustainability. The Corps of Engineers must also construct small water storage projects in rural states.

The bill authorizes new projects, including projects for ecosystem restoration, flood risk management, and navigation. The bill also establishes programs for the prevention and control of certain invasive species.

Additionally, the EPA must provide specified assistance to small and medium publicly owned treatment works. Further, the EPA must award grants to small publicly owned treatment works for activities including those related to improving energy and waste efficiency. The EPA must also award grants to reduce emissions at ports from vessels.

Further, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides financing for water quality infrastructure projects.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2030 the Indian Irrigation Fund, which provides funds to maintain and repair Indian irrigation projects.

The Government Accountability Office must report on federal dams and reservoirs in western states.

What just happenedNov 9, 2020

An errata sheet on written report No. 116-288 was printed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Nov 9, 2020Floor

    An errata sheet on written report No. 116-288 was printed.

  2. Nov 9, 2020Floor

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-288.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Nov 9, 2020Committee14900

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-288.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. May 11, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.

  5. May 11, 2020Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. May 11, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. May 6, 2020Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. May 4, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. May 4, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateMay 11, 202025

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources development projects operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and clean water programs operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The bill modifies cost share requirements for the construction and major rehabilitation of certain inland waterways navigation projects.

Additionally, the nonfederal cost share for certain projects may be reduced if a small or disadvantaged community's sustainability would be threatened without the project. Similarly, the Corps of Engineers may recommend a project without national economic development benefits if the project is necessary for an underserved, economically distressed, or rural community's sustainability. The Corps of Engineers must also construct small water storage projects in rural states.

The bill authorizes new projects, including projects for ecosystem restoration, flood risk management, and navigation. The bill also establishes programs for the prevention and control of certain invasive species.

Additionally, the EPA must provide specified assistance to small and medium publicly owned treatment works. Further, the EPA must award grants to small publicly owned treatment works for activities including those related to improving energy and waste efficiency. The EPA must also award grants to reduce emissions at ports from vessels.

Further, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides financing for water quality infrastructure projects.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2030 the Indian Irrigation Fund, which provides funds to maintain and repair Indian irrigation projects.

The Government Accountability Office must report on federal dams and reservoirs in western states.

Introduced in SenateMay 4, 2020

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources development projects operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and clean water programs operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The bill modifies cost share requirements for the construction and major rehabilitation of certain inland waterways navigation projects.

Additionally, the nonfederal cost share for certain projects may be reduced if a small or disadvantaged community's sustainability would be threatened without the project. Similarly, the Corps of Engineers may recommend a project without national economic development benefits if the project is necessary for an underserved, economically distressed, or rural community's sustainability. The Corps of Engineers must also construct small water storage projects in rural states.

The bill authorizes new projects, including projects for ecosystem restoration, flood risk management, and navigation. The bill also establishes programs for the prevention and control of certain invasive species.

Additionally, the EPA must provide specified assistance to small and medium publicly owned treatment works. Further, the EPA must award grants to small publicly owned treatment works for activities including those related to improving energy and waste efficiency. The EPA must also award grants to reduce emissions at ports from vessels.

Further, the bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides financing for water quality infrastructure projects.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2030 the Indian Irrigation Fund, which provides funds to maintain and repair Indian irrigation projects.

The Government Accountability Office must report on federal dams and reservoirs in western states.

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 — Informed