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.
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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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 2.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4706)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8812.
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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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)
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)
Roll Call #358 (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)
Roll Call #358 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.