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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2020Water Resources Development
H.R. 7575

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 29, 2020)

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration.

The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle less than 1 million tons of cargo annually).

Additionally, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway projects for FY2021-FY2027.

Further, the Corps of Engineers must establish a pilot program to address the flood and storm damage risk reduction needs of economically disadvantaged communities. The Corps of Engineers may also construct projects for flood and coastal storm risk management in areas that have had been impacted by repetitive flooding. The Corps of Engineers must also identify any engineering or maintenance defects for levees in the national database.

The bill also creates a process to de-authorize projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects, including projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration.

In addition, the Government Accountability Office must study (1) consideration by the Corps of Engineers of natural and nature-based features during project planning, (2) mitigation of the impact of water resources development projects, and (3) the operation and maintenance needs of federally authorized harbors and inland harbors.

What just happenedJul 30, 2020

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Jul 29, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 29, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3927-3951)

  4. Jul 29, 2020Floor8000

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

  5. Jul 29, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7575.

  6. Jul 29, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3927-3962)

  7. Jul 29, 2020FloorH30300

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

  8. Jul 29, 2020FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. DeFazio asked unanimous consent that debate under clause 1(c) of rule XV on the motion to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 7575 be extended to one hour. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jul 24, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.

  10. Jul 24, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  11. Jul 24, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  12. Jul 24, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-460, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jul 24, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-460, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jul 15, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Jul 15, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jul 14, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  17. Jul 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  18. Jul 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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
  19. Jul 13, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jul 13, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 29, 202053

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration.

The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle less than 1 million tons of cargo annually).

Additionally, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway projects for FY2021-FY2027.

Further, the Corps of Engineers must establish a pilot program to address the flood and storm damage risk reduction needs of economically disadvantaged communities. The Corps of Engineers may also construct projects for flood and coastal storm risk management in areas that have had been impacted by repetitive flooding. The Corps of Engineers must also identify any engineering or maintenance defects for levees in the national database.

The bill also creates a process to de-authorize projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects, including projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration.

In addition, the Government Accountability Office must study (1) consideration by the Corps of Engineers of natural and nature-based features during project planning, (2) mitigation of the impact of water resources development projects, and (3) the operation and maintenance needs of federally authorized harbors and inland harbors.

Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2020

Water Resources Development Act of 2020

This bill modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration.

The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle less than 1 million tons of cargo annually).

Additionally, the bill modifies cost-sharing requirements for the construction of inland waterway projects for FY2021-FY2027.

Further, the Corps of Engineers must establish a pilot program to address the flood and storm damage risk reduction needs of economically disadvantaged communities. The Corps of Engineers may also construct projects for flood and coastal storm risk management in areas that have had been impacted by repetitive flooding. The Corps of Engineers must also identify any engineering or maintenance defects for levees in the national database.

The bill also creates a process to de-authorize projects that are no longer viable for construction and authorizes new projects, including projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration.

In addition, the Government Accountability Office must study (1) consideration by the Corps of Engineers of natural and nature-based features during project planning, (2) mitigation of the impact of water resources development projects, and (3) the operation and maintenance needs of federally authorized harbors and inland harbors.

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