S. 4367 — Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

[118th Congress Public Law 272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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        THOMAS R. CARPER WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2024

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Public Law 118-272
118th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  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. <<NOTE: Jan. 4, 2025 -  [S. 
                                4367]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Thomas R. Carper 
Water Resources Development Act of 2024.>> 
SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> Short Title.--This Act may be cited 
as the ``Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024''.

    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 101. Short title; table of contents.

                 DIVISION A--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 1001. Short title.
Sec. 1002. Secretary defined.

                       TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                       Subtitle A--General Matters

Sec. 1101. Outreach and access.
Sec. 1102. Notice to Congress regarding WRDA implementation.
Sec. 1103. Vertical integration and acceleration of studies.
Sec. 1104. Minimum real estate interest.
Sec. 1105. Review process.
Sec. 1106. Processing timelines.
Sec. 1107. Continuing authority programs.
Sec. 1108. Stormwater management projects.
Sec. 1109. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal 
           interests.
Sec. 1110. Construction of water resources development projects by non-
           Federal interests.
Sec. 1111. Annual report to Congress.
Sec. 1112. Services of volunteers.
Sec. 1113. Nonrecreation outgrant policy.
Sec. 1114. Silver Jackets program.
Sec. 1115. Support of Army civil works missions.
Sec. 1116. Temporary relocation assistance pilot program.
Sec. 1117. Harbor deepening.
Sec. 1118. Inland waterways regional dredge pilot program.
Sec. 1119. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships.
Sec. 1120. Real estate administrative fees.
Sec. 1121. Databases of Corps recreational sites.
Sec. 1122. Project studies subject to independent external peer review.
Sec. 1123. National coastal mapping program.
Sec. 1124. Removal of abandoned vessels.
Sec. 1125. Missouri River existing features protection.
Sec. 1126. Inland waterway projects.
Sec. 1127. Planning assistance for States.
Sec. 1128. Expedited consideration.
Sec. 1129. Emerging harbors.
Sec. 1130. Maximization of beneficial use.
Sec. 1131. Economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic modeling.

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Sec. 1132. Improvements to National Dam Safety Program.
Sec. 1133. Funding to process permits.
Sec. 1134. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program.
Sec. 1135. Corrosion prevention.
Sec. 1136. Federal breakwaters and jetties.
Sec. 1137. Eligibility for inter-Tribal consortiums.
Sec. 1138. Shoreline and riverine protection and restoration.
Sec. 1139. Ability to pay.
Sec. 1140. Tribal partnership program.
Sec. 1141. Tribal project implementation pilot program.
Sec. 1142. Federal interest determinations.
Sec. 1143. Watershed and river basin assessments.
Sec. 1144. Control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species.
Sec. 1145. Easements for hurricane and storm damage reduction projects.
Sec. 1146. Systemwide improvement framework and encroachments.
Sec. 1147. Remote and subsistence harbors.
Sec. 1148. Treatment of projects in covered communities.
Sec. 1149. Remote operations at Corps dams.
Sec. 1150. Reporting and oversight.
Sec. 1151. Alternate seaports.
Sec. 1152. Columbia River Basin.
Sec. 1153. Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation 
           facilities.
Sec. 1154. Retention of recreation fees.
Sec. 1155. Sense of Congress related to water data.
Sec. 1156. Sense of Congress relating to comprehensive benefits.

    Subtitle B--Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, Water 
            Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024

Sec. 1160. Short title.
Sec. 1161. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 1162. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
Sec. 1163. Updates to certain water control manuals.
Sec. 1164. Emergency drought operations pilot program.
Sec. 1165. Leveraging Federal infrastructure for increased water supply.

                      TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS

Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies.
Sec. 1202. Expedited modification of existing feasibility studies.
Sec. 1203. Expedited completion.
Sec. 1204. Expedited completion of other feasibility studies.
Sec. 1205. Corps of Engineers Reports.
Sec. 1206. Annual report on harbor maintenance needs and trust fund 
           expenditures.
Sec. 1207. Craig Harbor, Alaska.
Sec. 1208. Studies for modification of project purposes in the Colorado 
           River Basin in Arizona.
Sec. 1209. Beaver Lake, Arkansas, reallocation study.
Sec. 1210. Oceanside, California.
Sec. 1211. Delaware Inland Bays Watershed Study.
Sec. 1212. Sussex County, Delaware.
Sec. 1213. J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia.
Sec. 1214. Algiers Canal Levees, Louisiana.
Sec. 1215. Upper Barataria Basin and Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico 
           Connection, Louisiana.
Sec. 1216. Poor Farm Pond Dam, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sec. 1217. New Jersey hot spot erosion mitigation.
Sec. 1218. New Jersey Shore protection, New Jersey.
Sec. 1219. Excess land report for certain projects in North Dakota.
Sec. 1220. Allegheny River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 1221. Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency study, Texas.
Sec. 1222. Lake O' the Pines, Texas.
Sec. 1223. Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, Texas.
Sec. 1224. Waco Lake, Texas.
Sec. 1225. Coastal Washington.
Sec. 1226. Kanawha River Basin.
Sec. 1227. Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resiliency 
           Study.
Sec. 1228. Briefing on status of certain activities on Missouri River.
Sec. 1229. Ogallala Aquifer.
Sec. 1230. National Academy of Sciences study on Upper Rio Grande Basin.
Sec. 1231. Upper Susquehanna River Basin comprehensive flood damage 
           reduction feasibility study.

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Sec. 1232. Technical correction, Walla Walla River.
Sec. 1233. Dam safety assurance consideration.
Sec. 1234. Sea sparrow accounting.
Sec. 1235. Report on efforts to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive 
           species.
Sec. 1236. Deadline for previously required list of covered projects.
Sec. 1237. Examination of reduction of microplastics.
Sec. 1238. Post-disaster watershed assessment for impacted areas.
Sec. 1239. Study on land valuation procedures for the Tribal Partnership 
           Program.
Sec. 1240. Report to Congress on levee safety guidelines.
Sec. 1241. Public-private partnership user's guide.
Sec. 1242. Review of authorities and programs for alternative delivery 
           methods.
Sec. 1243. Cooperation authority.
Sec. 1244. GAO studies.

              TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

Sec. 1301. Deauthorization of inactive projects.
Sec. 1302. Specific deauthorizations.
Sec. 1303. General reauthorizations.
Sec. 1304. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1305. Environmental infrastructure pilot program.
Sec. 1306. Conveyances.
Sec. 1307. Selma, Alabama.
Sec. 1308. Barrow, Alaska.
Sec. 1309. Lowell Creek Tunnel, Alaska.
Sec. 1310. San Francisco Bay, California.
Sec. 1311. Santa Ana River Mainstem, California.
Sec. 1312. Colebrook River Reservoir, Connecticut.
Sec. 1313. Faulkner Island, Connecticut.
Sec. 1314. Northern estuaries ecosystem restoration, Florida.
Sec. 1315. New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, Georgia and South Carolina.
Sec. 1316. Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project, Brandon 
           Road, Will County, Illinois.
Sec. 1317. Larose to Golden Meadow, Louisiana.
Sec. 1318. Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana.
Sec. 1319. Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana.
Sec. 1320. Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sec. 1321. Missouri River levee system, Missouri.
Sec. 1322. Stockton Lake, Missouri.
Sec. 1323. Table Rock Lake, Missouri and Arkansas.
Sec. 1324. Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New York.
Sec. 1325. Columbia River Channel, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 1326. Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Sec. 1327. Chambers, Galveston, and Harris counties, Texas.
Sec. 1328. Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, Texas.
Sec. 1329. San Antonio Channel, San Antonio, Texas.
Sec. 1330. Lake Champlain Watershed, Vermont and New York.
Sec. 1331. Ediz Hook Beach Erosion Control Project, Port Angeles, 
           Washington.
Sec. 1332. Western Washington State, Washington.
Sec. 1333. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, 
           riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska.
Sec. 1334. Chattahoochee River Program.
Sec. 1335. Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program.
Sec. 1336. Delaware Coastal System Program.
Sec. 1337. Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm 
           Risk Management Study.
Sec. 1338. Hawaii environmental restoration.
Sec. 1339. Illinois River basin restoration.
Sec. 1340. Kentucky and West Virginia environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1341. Missouri River mitigation, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and 
           Nebraska.
Sec. 1342. New York emergency shore restoration.
Sec. 1343. New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries, New York and 
           New Jersey.
Sec. 1344. Southeastern North Carolina environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1345. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Sec. 1346. Western Lake Erie basin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
Sec. 1347. Ohio and North Dakota.
Sec. 1348. Oregon environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1349. Pennsylvania environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1350. Washington Aqueduct.
Sec. 1351. Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of 
           Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Sec. 1352. Northern West Virginia.
Sec. 1353. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 1354. Upper Mississippi River restoration program.
Sec. 1355. Acequias irrigation systems.
Sec. 1356. Additional projects for underserved community harbors.
Sec. 1357. Bosque wildlife restoration project.
Sec. 1358. Coastal community flood control and other purposes.
Sec. 1359. Congressional notification of deferred payment agreement 
           request.
Sec. 1360. Contracts for water supply.
Sec. 1361. Expenses for control of aquatic plant growths and invasive 
           species.
Sec. 1362. Hopper dredge McFarland replacement.
Sec. 1363. Lakes program.
Sec. 1364. Maintenance of navigation channels.
Sec. 1365. Maintenance of pile dike system.
Sec. 1366. Navigation along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Sec. 1367. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams.
Sec. 1368. Soil moisture and snowpack monitoring.
Sec. 1369. Waiver of non-Federal share of damages related to certain 
           contract claims.
Sec. 1370. Wilson Lock floating guide wall.
Sec. 1371. Sense of Congress relating to Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 1372. Sense of Congress relating to shallow draft dredging in the 
           Chesapeake Bay.
Sec. 1373. Sense of Congress relating to Missouri River priorities.

                TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE

Sec. 1401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 1402. Special rule.
Sec. 1403. Additional project authorization pursuant to study by non-
           Federal interest.
Sec. 1404. Facility investment.

                        DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS

        TITLE I--FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024

Sec. 2101. Short title.
Sec. 2102. Definitions.
Sec. 2103. Redistribution of prior TIFIA funding.
Sec. 2104. Redistribution of fiscal year 2025 TIFIA funding.
Sec. 2105. Redistribution of fiscal year 2026 TIFIA funding.

       TITLE II--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024

Sec. 2201. Short title.

            Subtitle A--Public Works and Economic Development

Sec. 2211. Definitions.
Sec. 2212. Increased coordination.
Sec. 2213. Grants for public works and economic development.
Sec. 2214. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses.
Sec. 2215. Cost sharing.
Sec. 2216. Regulations on relative needs and allocations.
Sec. 2217. Research and technical assistance; university centers.
Sec. 2218. Investment priorities.
Sec. 2219. Grants for economic adjustment.
Sec. 2220. Renewable energy program.
Sec. 2221. Workforce training grants.
Sec. 2222. Congressional notification requirements.
Sec. 2223. Specific flexibilities related to deployment of high-speed 
           broadband.
Sec. 2224. Critical supply chain site development grant program.
Sec. 2225. Updated distress criteria and grant rates.
Sec. 2226. Comprehensive economic development strategies.
Sec. 2227. Office of Tribal Economic Development.
Sec. 2228. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.
Sec. 2229. Establishment of technical assistance liaisons.
Sec. 2230. Annual report to Congress.
Sec. 2231. Economic Development Representatives.
Sec. 2232. Modernization of environmental reviews.
Sec. 2233. GAO report on economic development programs.
Sec. 2234. GAO report on Economic Development Administration regulations 
           and policies.
Sec. 2235. GAO study on rural communities.

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Sec. 2236. General authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 2237. Technical correction.

      Subtitle B--Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development

Sec. 2241. Regional commission authorizations.
Sec. 2242. Regional commission modifications.
Sec. 2243. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies.
Sec. 2244. Financial assistance.
Sec. 2245. Northern Border Regional Commission area.
Sec. 2246. Southwest Border Regional Commission area.
Sec. 2247. Great Lakes Authority area.
Sec. 2248. Additional regional commission programs.
Sec. 2249. Establishment of Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.
Sec. 2250. Establishment of Southern New England Regional Commission.
Sec. 2251. Denali Commission reauthorization.
Sec. 2252. Denali Housing Fund.
Sec. 2253. Delta Regional Authority reauthorization.
Sec. 2254. Northern Great Plains Regional Authority reauthorization.

                   TITLE III--PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORMS

Sec. 2301. Amendments to the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 
           2016.
Sec. 2302. Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act.
Sec. 2303. Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act.
Sec. 2304. Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act.
Sec. 2305. Public Buildings Accountability Act.
Sec. 2306. Sale of Webster school.
Sec. 2307. Real property conveyance.
Sec. 2308. Think Differently About Building Accessibility Act.
Sec. 2309. Revision of design standards.
Sec. 2310. Limitation on authorizations.
Sec. 2311. Conveyance of Federal courthouse to the City of Huntsville, 
           Alabama.
Sec. 2312. Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building.
Sec. 2313. Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex.
Sec. 2314. Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building.
Sec. 2315. Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building.
Sec. 2316. Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse.
Sec. 2317. Virginia Smith Federal Building.
Sec. 2318. Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States 
           Courthouse.
Sec. 2319. Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse.
Sec. 2320. Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.

 DIVISION A-- <<NOTE: Water Resources Development Act of 2024.>> WATER 
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
SEC. 1001. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

    This division may be cited as the ``Water Resources Development Act 
of 2024''.
SEC. 1002. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> SECRETARY DEFINED.

    In this division, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
Army.

                       TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                       Subtitle A--General Matters

SEC. 1101. OUTREACH AND ACCESS.

    (a) In General.--Section 8117(b) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281b(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking ``and'' at 
                the end;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; and''; and

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                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) ensuring that a potential non-Federal interest 
                is aware of the roles, responsibilities, and financial 
                commitments associated with a completed water resources 
                development project prior to initiating a feasibility 
                study (as defined in section 105(d) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d))), 
                including operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, 
                and rehabilitation responsibilities.'';
            (2) <<NOTE: Public information.>> in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 
                following:
                    ``(B) designate and make publicly available a 
                community project advisor at each district and division 
                office of the Corps of Engineers for--
                          ``(i) inquiries from potential non-Federal 
                      interests relating to the water resources 
                      development authorities of the Secretary; and
                          ``(ii) any other responsibilities as 
                      determined by the Secretary that are appropriate 
                      to carry out this section;'';
                    (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                    (C) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(F) <<NOTE: Website.>> to the maximum extent 
                practicable--
                          ``(i) develop and continue to make publicly 
                      available, through a publicly available existing 
                      website, information on the projects and studies 
                      within the jurisdiction of each district of the 
                      Corps of Engineers; and
                          ``(ii) ensure that the information described 
                      in clause (i) is consistent and made publicly 
                      available in the same manner across all districts 
                      of the Corps of Engineers.'';
            (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 
        (4) and (5), respectively; and
            (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
            ``(3) Guidance.--The Secretary shall develop and issue 
        guidance to ensure that community project advisors designated 
        under paragraph (2)(B) are adequately fulfilling their 
        obligations under that paragraph.''.

    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a briefing on the status of the implementation of 
section 8117 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 
2281b), including the amendments made to that section by subsection (a), 
including--
            (1) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> a plan for implementing 
        any requirements under that section; and
            (2) any potential barriers to implementing that section.
SEC. 1102. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 33 USC 2201 note.>> NOTICE TO 
                          CONGRESS REGARDING WRDA IMPLEMENTATION.

    (a) Plan of Implementation.--

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            (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan for 
        implementing this division and the amendments made by this 
        division.
            (2) Requirements.--In developing the plan under paragraph 
        (1), the Secretary shall--
                    (A) identify each provision of this division (or an 
                amendment made by this division) that will require--
                          (i) the development and issuance of guidance, 
                      including whether that guidance will be 
                      significant guidance;
                          (ii) the development and issuance of a rule; 
                      or
                          (iii) appropriations;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Timelines.>> develop timelines for the 
                issuance of--
                          (i) any guidance described in subparagraph 
                      (A)(i); and
                          (ii) each rule described in subparagraph 
                      (A)(ii); and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Process.>> establish a process to 
                disseminate information about this division and the 
                amendments made by this division to each District and 
                Division Office of the Corps of Engineers.
            (3) Transmittal.--On completion of the plan under paragraph 
        (1), the Secretary shall transmit the plan to--
                    (A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 
                the Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

    (b) Implementation of Prior Water Resources Development Laws.--
            (1) Definition of prior water resources development law.--In 
        this subsection, the term ``prior water resources development 
        law'' means each of the following (including the amendments made 
        by any of the following):
                    (A) The Water Resources Development Act of 2000 
                (Public Law 106-541).
                    (B) The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 
                (Public Law 110-114).
                    (C) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act 
                of 2014 (Public Law 113-121).
                    (D) The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 
                (Public Law 114-322).
                    (E) The Water Resources Development Act of 2018 
                (Public Law 115-270).
                    (F) The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 
                (Public Law 116-260).
                    (G) The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 
                (Public Law 117-263).
            (2) Notice.--
                    (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the 
                date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
                submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
                of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written 
                notice of the status of efforts by the Secretary to 
                implement the prior water resources development laws.
                    (B) Contents.--

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                          (i) <<NOTE: List.>> In general.--As part of 
                      the notice under subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
                      shall include a list describing each provision of 
                      a prior water resources development law that has 
                      not been fully implemented as of the date of 
                      submission of the notice.
                          (ii) Additional information.--For each 
                      provision included on the list under clause (i), 
                      the Secretary shall--
                                    (I) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> establish a 
                                timeline for implementing the provision;
                                    (II) provide a description of the 
                                status of the provision in the 
                                implementation process; and
                                    (III) provide an explanation for the 
                                delay in implementing the provision.
            (3) Briefings.--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Time period. Determination.>> In 
                general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
                enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter 
                until the Chairs of the Committee on Environment and 
                Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
                Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
                Representatives determine that this division, the 
                amendments made by this division, and prior water 
                resources development laws are fully implemented, the 
                Secretary shall provide to relevant congressional 
                committees a briefing on the implementation of this 
                division, the amendments made by this division, and 
                prior water resources development laws.
                    (B) <<NOTE: Updates.>> Inclusions.--A briefing under 
                subparagraph (A) shall include--
                          (i) updates to the implementation plan under 
                      subsection (a); and
                          (ii) updates to the written notice under 
                      paragraph (2).

    (c) Additional Notice Pending Issuance.--Not later than 30 days 
before issuing any guidance, rule, notice in the Federal Register, or 
other documentation required to implement this division, an amendment 
made by this division, or a prior water resources development law (as 
defined in subsection (b)(1)), the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a written notice regarding the pending issuance.
    (d) Wrda Implementation Team.--
            (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) Prior water resources development law.--The term 
                ``prior water resources development law'' has the 
                meaning given the term in subsection (b)(1).
                    (B) Team.--The term ``team'' means the Water 
                Resources Development Act implementation team 
                established under paragraph (2).
            (2) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a Water 
        Resources Development Act implementation team that shall consist 
        of current employees of the Federal Government, including--
                    (A) not fewer than 2 employees in the Office of the 
                Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works;

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                    (B) not fewer than 2 employees at the headquarters 
                of the Corps of Engineers; and
                    (C) a representative of each district and division 
                of the Corps of Engineers.
            (3) Duties.--The team shall be responsible for assisting 
        with the implementation of this division, the amendments made by 
        this division, and prior water resources development laws, 
        including--
                    (A) performing ongoing outreach to--
                          (i) Congress; and
                          (ii) employees and servicemembers stationed in 
                      districts and divisions of the Corps of Engineers 
                      to ensure that all Corps of Engineers employees 
                      are aware of and implementing provisions of this 
                      division, the amendments made by this division, 
                      and prior water resources development laws, in a 
                      manner consistent with congressional intent;
                    (B) identifying any issues with implementation of a 
                provision of this division, the amendments made by this 
                division, and prior water resources development laws at 
                the district, division, or national level;
                    (C) resolving the issues identified under 
                subparagraph (B), in consultation with Corps of 
                Engineers leadership and the Secretary; and
                    (D) ensuring that any interpretation developed as a 
                result of the process under subparagraph (C) is 
                consistent with congressional intent for this division, 
                the amendments made by this division, and prior water 
                resources development laws.
SEC. 1103. VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND ACCELERATION OF STUDIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources Reform and 
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``3 years after the date 
        of initiation'' and inserting ``4 years after the date on which 
        the Secretary determines the Federal interest for purposes of 
        the report pursuant to section 905(b) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b))''; and
            (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
            ``(2) have a maximum total cost of $5,000,000; and''.

    (b) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2282c note.>> Savings Clause.--Nothing in the 
amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed to affect a 
feasibility study that was initiated prior to the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
SEC. 1104. <<NOTE: 33 USC 598b.>> MINIMUM REAL ESTATE INTEREST.

    (a) Real Estate Plan.--The Secretary shall provide to the non-
Federal interest for an authorized water resources development project a 
real estate plan for the project that includes a description of the real 
estate interests required for construction, operation and maintenance, 
repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of the project, including any 
specific details and legal requirements necessary for implementation of 
the project.
    (b) Identification of Minimum Interest.--
            (1) In general.--For each authorized water resources 
        development project for which an interest in real property is 
        required for any applicable construction, operation and

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        maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement, the 
        Secretary shall identify the minimum interest in the property 
        necessary to carry out the applicable activity.
            (2) Determination.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the 
        Secretary shall identify an interest that is less than fee 
        simple title in cases where the Secretary determines that--
                    (A) such an interest is sufficient for construction, 
                operation and maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and 
                replacement of the applicable project; and
                    (B) the non-Federal interest cannot legally make 
                available to the Secretary an interest in fee simple 
                title for purposes of the project.

    (c) Requirement.--The non-Federal interest for an authorized water 
resources development project shall provide for the project an interest 
in the applicable real property that is the minimum interest identified 
under subsection (b).
    (d) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate a report containing--
            (1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of all instances in which 
        the Secretary identified under subsection (b) fee simple title 
        as the minimum interest necessary with respect to an activity 
        for which the non-Federal interest requested the use of an 
        interest less than fee simple title; and
            (2) with respect to each such instance, a description of the 
        legal requirements that resulted in identifying fee simple title 
        as the minimum interest.

    (e) Existing Agreements.--At the request of a non-Federal interest, 
an agreement entered into under section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 
1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) between the Secretary and the non-Federal 
interest before the date of enactment of this Act may be amended to 
reflect the requirements of this section.
SEC. 1105. REVIEW PROCESS.

    Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408) is amended by 
redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), 
respectively, and inserting after subsection (b) the following:
    ``(c) Review Process.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Consistency.--The Secretary shall 
        establish clear, concise, and specific guidance to be used 
        within the Corps of Engineers and by non-Federal entities 
        developing applications for permission standardizing the review 
        process across Districts.
            ``(2) Preapplication meeting.--At the request of a non-
        Federal entity that is planning on submitting an application for 
        permission pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall meet 
        with the non-Federal entity to--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Standards.>> provide clear, concise, 
                and specific design standards that the non-Federal 
                entity must use in the development of the application;
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: Recommenda-tion.>> recommend, based on 
                coordination with the non-Federal entity, the 
                appropriate number of design packages for submission for 
                the proposed action, and the stage of development at 
                which such packages should be submitted; and

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                    ``(C) identify potential concerns or conflicts with 
                such proposed actions.
            ``(3) Contributed funds.--The Secretary may use funds 
        accepted from a non-Federal entity under subsection (b)(3) for 
        purposes of conducting a meeting described in paragraph (2).''.
SEC. 1106. <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period. Website. 33 USC 2352 
                          note.>> PROCESSING TIMELINES.

    Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the 
Secretary shall ensure that the public website for the ``permit finder'' 
of the Corps of Engineers accurately reflects the current status of 
permits for which funds have been contributed under section 214 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2352).
SEC. 1107. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.

    (a) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> Pilot Program for Alternative 
Project Delivery for Continuing Authority Program Projects.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180 days 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        implement a pilot program, in accordance with this subsection, 
        allowing a non-Federal interest or the Secretary, at the request 
        of the non-Federal interest, to carry out a project under a 
        continuing authority program through the use of an alternative 
        delivery method.
            (2) Participation in pilot program.--In carrying out 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Proposals. Web posting.>> solicit 
                project proposals from non-Federal interests by posting 
                program information on a public-facing website and 
                reaching out to non-Federal interests that have 
                previously submitted project requests to the Secretary;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Review.>> review such proposals and 
                select projects, taking into consideration geographic 
                diversity among the selected projects and the 
                alternative delivery methods used for the selected 
                projects; and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Notification.>> notify the Committee on 
                Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
                Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 
                Public Works of the Senate of each project selected 
                under subparagraph (B), including--
                          (i) identification of the project name, type, 
                      and location, and the associated non-Federal 
                      interest;
                          (ii) a description of the type of alternative 
                      delivery method being used to carry out the 
                      project; and
                          (iii) a description of how the project meets 
                      the authorized purposes and requirements of the 
                      applicable continuing authority program.
            (3) Cost share.--The Federal and non-Federal shares of the 
        cost of a project carried out pursuant to this subsection shall 
        be consistent with the cost share requirements of the applicable 
        continuing authority program.
            (4) Modifications to processes.--With respect to a project 
        selected under paragraph (3), the Secretary, at the request of 
        the non-federal interest, shall to the maximum extent 
        practicable--
                    (A) allow the non-Federal interest to contribute 
                more than the non-Federal share of the project required 
                under the applicable continuing authority program;

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                    (B) allow the use of return on Federal investment as 
                an alternative to benefit-cost analysis;
                    (C) allow the use of a real estate acquisition audit 
                process to replace existing crediting, oversight, and 
                review processes and procedures; and
                    (D) allow the use of a single contract with the non-
                Federal interest that incorporates the feasibility and 
                construction phases.
            (5) Reimbursement.--
                    (A) In general.--A project selected under paragraph 
                (3) that is carried out by a non-Federal interest 
                pursuant to this subsection shall be eligible for 
                reimbursement for the Federal share of the cost of the 
                project if, before initiation of construction of the 
                project--
                          (i) <<NOTE: Contracts. Determinations.>> the 
                      non-Federal interest enters into a written 
                      agreement with the Secretary under section 221 of 
                      the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) 
                      consistent with the applicable continuing 
                      authority program; and
                          (ii) the Secretary--
                                    (I) <<NOTE: Reviews.>> reviews the 
                                plans for construction of the project 
                                developed by the non-Federal interest;
                                    (II) determines that the project 
                                meets the requirements of the applicable 
                                continuing authority program;
                                    (III) determines that the project 
                                outputs are consistent with the project 
                                scope;
                                    (IV) determines that the plans 
                                comply with applicable Federal laws and 
                                regulations; and
                                    (V) <<NOTE: Verification.>> verifies 
                                that the construction documents, 
                                including supporting information, have 
                                been signed by an Engineer of Record.
                    (B) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Application of 
                reimbursement.--The Secretary may only provide 
                reimbursement under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary 
                certifies that--
                          (i) the non-Federal interest has obligated 
                      funds for the cost of the project selected under 
                      paragraph (3) and has requested reimbursement of 
                      the Federal share of the cost of the project; and
                          (ii) the project has been constructed in 
                      accordance with--
                                    (I) all applicable permits or 
                                approvals; and
                                    (II) the requirements of this 
                                subsection.
                    (C) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall regularly 
                monitor and audit any project being constructed by a 
                non-Federal interest pursuant to this subsection to 
                ensure that the construction is carried out in 
                compliance with the requirements of--
                          (i) this subsection; and
                          (ii) the relevant continuing authorities 
                      program.
            (6) Evaluations and reporting.--The Secretary shall annually 
        submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
        the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
        and Public Works of the Senate a report on the progress and 
        outcomes of projects carried out pursuant to this subsection, 
        including--

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                    (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of whether 
                the use of alternative delivery methods has resulted in 
                cost savings or time efficiencies; and
                    (B) identification of changes to laws or policies 
                needed in order to implement more projects using 
                alternative delivery methods.
            (7) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) Alternative delivery method.--The term 
                ``alternative delivery method'' means a project delivery 
                method that is not the traditional design-bid-build 
                method, including progressive design-build, public-
                private partnerships, and construction manager at risk.
                    (B) Continuing authority program.--The term 
                ``continuing authority program'' has the meaning given 
                that term in the section 7001(c)(1)(D) of Water 
                Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 
                2282d).
                    (C) Return on federal investment.--The term ``return 
                on Federal investment'' means, with respect to Federal 
                investment in a water resources development project, the 
                economic return on the investment for the Federal 
                Government, taking into consideration qualitative 
                returns for any anticipated life safety, risk reduction, 
                economic growth, environmental, and social benefits 
                accruing as a result of the investment.
            (8) Maximum projects.--Not more than 25 projects may be 
        carried out under this subsection.
            (9) Sunset.--The authority to commence pursuant to this 
        subsection a project selected under paragraph (3) shall 
        terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act.
            (10) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of 
        appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry 
        out this subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 
        through 2032.

    (b) Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Protection.--Section 14 of 
the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``$25,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$50,000,000''; and
            (2) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$15,000,000''.

    (c) Storm and Hurricane Restoration and Impact Minimization 
Program.--Section 3(c) of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g(c)) 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$37,500,000'' and 
        inserting ``$62,500,000''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$15,000,000''.

    (d) Small River and Harbor Improvement Projects.--Section 107(b) of 
the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577(b)) is amended by 
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
    (e) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.--Section 206 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Drought resilience.--A project under this section may 
        include measures that enhance drought resilience through the 
        restoration of wetlands or the removal of invasive species.'';
            (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:

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            ``(3) Anadromous fish.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for 
        projects carried out under subsection (a)(3), the non-Federal 
        interest shall provide 15 percent of the cost of construction, 
        including provision of all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and 
        necessary relocations.'';
            (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$15,000,000''; and
            (4) in subsection (f), by striking ``$62,500,000'' and 
        inserting ``$75,000,000''.

    (f) Removal of Obstructions; Clearing Channels.--Section 2 of the 
Act of August 28, 1937 (33 U.S.C. 701g) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting 
        ``$15,000,000'';
            (2) by inserting ``for preventing and mitigating flood 
        damages associated with ice jams,'' after ``other debris,''; and
            (3) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000''.

    (g) Project Modifications for Improvement of Environment or Drought 
Resiliency.--Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 2309a) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``or Drought 
        Resiliency'' after ``Environment'';
            (2) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``for the purpose of improving'' and 
                inserting the following: ``for the purpose of--
            ``(1) improving'';
                    (B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking 
                the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) providing drought resiliency.'';
            (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``(2) will improve'' and 
        inserting ``(2) will provide for drought resilience or will 
        improve'';
            (4) in subsection (d), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$15,000,000'';
            (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$62,000,000''; and
            (6) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(j) Drought Resilience.--Drought resilience measures carried out 
under this section may include--
            ``(1) water conservation measures to mitigate and address 
        drought conditions;
            ``(2) removal of sediment captured behind a dam for the 
        purpose of restoring or increasing the authorized storage 
        capacity of the project concerned;
            ``(3) the planting of native plant species that will reduce 
        the risk of drought and the incidence of nonnative species; and
            ``(4) other actions that increase drought resilience, water 
        conservation, or water availability.''.

    (h) Shore Damage Prevention or Mitigation.--Section 111(c) of the 
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i(c)) is amended by striking 
``$12,500,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
    (i) Regional Sediment Management.--Section 204(c)(1)(C) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326(c)(1)(C)) is amended 
by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
    (j) Small Flood Control Projects.--Section 205 of the Flood Control 
Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended--

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            (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``$68,750,000'' and 
        inserting ``$90,000,000''; and
            (2) in the third sentence, by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$15,000,000''.

    (k) Community Revitalization Program.--Section 165(a) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note) is amended--
            (1) by striking the subsection heading and inserting 
        ``Community Revitalization Program'';
            (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``pilot program'' and 
        inserting ``program'';
            (3) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``pilot'';
                    (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Proposals. Web posting.>> solicit 
                project proposals from non-Federal interests by posting 
                program information on a public-facing website and 
                reaching out to non-Federal interests that have 
                previously submitted relevant project proposals to the 
                Secretary; and''; and
                    (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``a total of 20 
                projects'' and inserting ``projects'';
            (3) by striking paragraph (4); and
            (4) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4);
            (5) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by inserting 
        ``the'' before ``Water''; and
            (6) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
        to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $150,000,000 for 
        each fiscal year.''.
SEC. 1108. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2289b.>> STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to carry 
out studies and projects to control, retain, and reuse stormwater 
associated with flood control efforts, in partnership with non-Federal 
interests.
    (b) Requirements.--
            (1) Prioritization.--In carrying out this section, the 
        Secretary shall prioritize studies and projects that improve 
        urban flood control efforts, including through the management of 
        stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic feet per 
        second for the 10-percent flood.
            (2) Use of natural and nature-based features.--In carrying 
        out a project under this section, the Secretary shall, to the 
        maximum extent practicable, seek to incorporate natural features 
        and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 
        1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 
        U.S.C. 2289a(a))).
            (3) Consideration.--In carrying out a project under this 
        section, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, maximize the 
        use of features for the reclamation, recycling, and reuse of 
        flood water and stormwater associated with the project.
            (4) Items provided by non-federal interest.--
                    (A) In general.--The non-Federal interest for a 
                project carried out under this section shall provide all 
                land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations 
                necessary for the project.

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                    (B) Credit.--The value of the land, easements, 
                rights-of-way, and relocations provided under 
                subparagraph (A) shall be credited toward the non-
                Federal share of the cost of the project.
            (5) Agreements.--Construction of a project under this 
        section shall be initiated only after a non-Federal interest has 
        entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to pay--
                    (A) the non-Federal share of the costs of 
                construction required under this section; and
                    (B) 100 percent of any operation, maintenance, 
                replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with 
                the project, in accordance with regulations prescribed 
                by the Secretary.

    (c) Cost-share.--
            (1) Study.--Subject to paragraph (3), the Federal share of 
        the cost of a study carried out under this section shall be 50 
        percent, except that the first $100,000 of the cost of the study 
        shall be at Federal expense.
            (2) Construction.--Subject to paragraph (3), the non-Federal 
        share of the cost of a project carried out under this section 
        shall be 35 percent.
            (3) Limitation.--The total Federal amount expended for a 
        study or project under this section shall be not more than 
        $10,000,000.

    (d) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--There 
is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this 
section $50,000,000 for each fiscal year.
SEC. 1109. STUDY OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY NON-
                          FEDERAL INTERESTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``may undertake a federally 
                      authorized feasibility study of a proposed water 
                      resources development project, or,'' and inserting 
                      the following: ``may undertake and submit to the 
                      Secretary--
                    ``(A) a federally authorized feasibility study of a 
                proposed water resources development project; or'';
                          (ii) by striking ``upon the written approval'' 
                      and inserting the following:
                    ``(B) upon the determination'';
                          (iii) in subparagraph (B) (as so designated)--
                                    (I) by striking ``undertake''; and
                                    (II) by striking ``, and submit the 
                                study to the Secretary'' and inserting 
                                ``or constructed by a non-Federal 
                                interest pursuant to section 204'';
                    (B) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
                                    (I) by striking ``, as soon as 
                                practicable,''; and
                                    (II) by striking ``non-Federal 
                                interests to'' and inserting ``non-
                                Federal interests that'';
                          (ii) by striking subparagraph (A) and 
                      inserting the following:

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                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> provide clear, concise, 
                and transparent guidance for the non-Federal interest to 
                use in developing a feasibility study that complies with 
                requirements that would apply to a feasibility study 
                undertaken by the Secretary;'';
                          (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the 
                      period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
                          (iv) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) provide guidance to a non-Federal interest on 
                obtaining support from the Secretary to complete 
                elements of a feasibility study that may be considered 
                inherently governmental and required to be done by a 
                Federal agency; and
                    ``(D) provide contacts for employees of the Corps of 
                Engineers that a non-Federal interest may use to 
                initiate coordination with the Secretary and identify at 
                what stages coordination may be beneficial.''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Determination.--If a non-Federal interest requests to 
        undertake a feasibility study on a modification to a constructed 
        water resources development project under paragraph (1)(B), the 
        Secretary shall expeditiously provide to the non-Federal 
        interest the determination required under such paragraph with 
        respect to whether conceptual modifications, as presented by the 
        non-Federal interest, are consistent with the authorized 
        purposes of the project.'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (3)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
                      ``receives a request under this paragraph'' and 
                      inserting ``receives a study submission under 
                      subsection (a) or receives a request under 
                      subparagraph (A)''; and
                          (ii) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Notification. Review.>> Additional 
                information required.--The Secretary shall notify a non-
                Federal interest if, upon initial review of a submission 
                received under subsection (a) or a receipt of a request 
                under subparagraph (A), the Secretary requires 
                additional information to perform the required analyses, 
                reviews, and compliance processes and include in such 
                notification a detailed description of the required 
                information.'';
                    (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(4) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> Notification.--Upon receipt of a 
        study submission under subsection (a) or receipt of a request 
        under paragraph (3)(A), the Secretary shall notify the Committee 
        on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate of the submission or request and a timeline 
        for completion of the required analyses, reviews, and compliance 
        processes and shall notify the non-Federal interest of such 
        timeline.''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``receiving a 
                request under paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``receiving 
                a study submission under subsection (a) or a request 
                under paragraph (3)(A)'';
            (3) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) by striking ``If a project'' and inserting the 
                following:

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            ``(1) In general.--If a project'';
                    (B) by inserting ``or modification to the project'' 
                before ``an amount equal to''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Maximum amount.--Any credit provided to a non-Federal 
        interest under this subsection may not exceed the Federal share 
        of the cost for a feasibility study initiated by the Secretary 
        under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources Reform and 
        Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)).''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry 
out this section.''.
    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update. 33 USC 2231 note.>> Guidance.--Not 
later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall update any guidance as necessary to reflect the 
amendments made by this section.

    (c) <<NOTE: Contracts. 33 USC 2231 note.>> Implementation.--Any non-
Federal interest that has entered in a written agreement with the 
Secretary related to carrying out a feasibility study pursuant to 
section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
2231) before the date of enactment of this Act may submit to the 
Secretary a request to amend such agreement to reflect the amendments 
made by this section.
SEC. 1110. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY 
                          NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Studies.>> In general.--When requested by a 
        non-Federal interest carrying out a project or separable element 
        of a project under this section, the Secretary shall undertake 
        all necessary studies, engineering, and technical assistance on 
        construction for any project or separable element of a project 
        under this section, and provide technical assistance in 
        obtaining all necessary permits for the construction, if the 
        non-Federal interest contracts with the Secretary to provide 
        funds to the United States for the studies, engineering, or 
        technical assistance.'';
            (2) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``plans'' each 
                place it appears and inserting ``plan'';
                    (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, discrete 
                segment of the project, or separable element of the 
                project'' after ``the project'';
                    (C) in paragraph (5) by striking ``plans'' each 
                place it appears and inserting ``plan''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Exclusions.--The Secretary may not provide credit or 
        reimbursement for--
                    ``(A) activities required by the non-Federal 
                interest to initiate design and construction that would 
                otherwise not be required by the Secretary; or
                    ``(B) delays incurred by the non-Federal interest 
                resulting in project cost increases.''.

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    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update. 33 USC 2232 note.>> Guidance.--Not 
later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall update any guidance as necessary to reflect the 
amendments made by this section.

    (c) <<NOTE: Contracts. 33 USC 2232 note.>> Implementation.--Any non-
Federal interest that has entered in a written agreement with the 
Secretary to carry out a water resources development project pursuant to 
section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
2232) before the date of enactment of this Act may submit to the 
Secretary a request to amend such agreement to reflect the amendments 
made by this section.
SEC. 1111. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.

    Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(1)(D)(iii)--
                    (A) in subclause (VIII), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subclause (IX), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                                    ``(X) section 1108 of the Water 
                                Resources Development Act of 2024.'';
            (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and
            (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:

    ``(g) Non-Federal Interest Notification.--After the publication of 
the annual report under subsection (f), if the proposal of a non-Federal 
interest submitted under subsection (b) was included by the Secretary in 
the appendix under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall provide 
written notification to the non-Federal interest of such inclusion.
    ``(h) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the 
publication of the annual report under subsection (f), for each proposal 
included in that annual report or appendix, the Secretary shall notify 
each Member of Congress that represents the State in which that proposal 
will be located that the proposal was included the annual report or the 
appendix.''.
SEC. <<NOTE: 33 USC 569c note.>> 1112. SERVICES OF VOLUNTEERS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may recognize a volunteer providing 
services under the heading ``Department of Defense--Civil--Department of 
the Army--Corps of Engineers--Civil--General Provisions'' in chapter IV 
of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 (33 U.S.C. 569c) 
through an award or other appropriate means, except that such award may 
not be in the form of a cash award.
    (b) Process.--The Secretary shall establish a process to carry out 
subsection (a).
SEC. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2354 note.>> 1113. NONRECREATION OUTGRANT 
                          POLICY.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update. Guidance. Evaluation. Approval.>> In 
General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary shall update the policy guidance of the Corps of 
Engineers for the evaluation and approval of nonrecreational real estate 
outgrant requests for the installation, on lands and waters operated and 
maintained by the Secretary, of infrastructure for the provision of 
broadband services.

    (b) Requirements.--In updating the policy guidance under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall ensure that the policy guidance--

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            (1) requires the consideration of benefits to the public in 
        evaluating a request described in subsection (a);
            (2) requires the Secretary to consider financial factors 
        when determining whether there is a viable alternative to the 
        installation for which approval is requested as described in 
        subsection (a);
            (3) requires that a request described in subsection (a) be 
        expeditiously approved or denied after submission of a completed 
        application for such request; and
            (4) requires the Secretary to include in any denial of such 
        a request detailed information on the justification for the 
        denial.

    (c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section affects or alters the 
responsibility of the Secretary--
            (1) to sustain and protect the natural resources of lands 
        and waters operated and maintained by the Secretary; or
            (2) to carry out a water resources development project 
        consistent with the purposes for which such project is 
        authorized.
SEC. 1114. SILVER JACKETS PROGRAM.

    The <<NOTE: Continuation.>> Secretary shall continue the Silver 
Jackets program established by the Secretary pursuant to section 206 of 
the Flood Control Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a) and section 204 of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 
U.S.C. 5134).
SEC. 1115. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS MISSIONS.

    Section 8159 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3740) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
        semicolon; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Colleges and universities. State listing.>> by 
        striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) West Virginia University to conduct academic research 
        on flood resilience planning and risk management, water 
        resource-related emergency management, aquatic ecosystem 
        restoration, water quality, hydropower (including siting and 
        risk management for open- and closed-loop pumped hydropower 
        energy storage), and water resource-related recreation 
        (including management of water-related resources for recreation) 
        in the State of West Virginia;
            ``(5) Delaware State University to conduct academic research 
        on water resource ecology, water quality, aquatic ecosystem 
        restoration, coastal restoration, and water resource-related 
        emergency management in the State of Delaware, the Delaware 
        River Basin, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed;
            ``(6) the University of Notre Dame to conduct academic 
        research on hazard mitigation policies and practices in coastal 
        communities, including through the incorporation of data 
        analysis and the use of risk-based analytical frameworks for 
        reviewing flood mitigation and hardening plans and for 
        evaluating the design of new infrastructure;
            ``(7) Mississippi State University to conduct academic 
        research on technology to be used in water resources development 
        infrastructure, analyses of the environment before and after a 
        natural disaster, and geospatial data collection;
            ``(8) Western Washington University, Bellingham to conduct 
        academic research on water quality, aquatic ecosystem 
        restoration (including aquaculture), and the resiliency of water

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        resources development projects in the Pacific Northwest to 
        natural disasters;
            ``(9) the University of North Carolina Wilmington to conduct 
        academic research on flood mitigation, coastal resiliency, water 
        resource ecology, water quality, aquatic ecosystem restoration 
        (including aquaculture), coastal restoration, and resource-
        related emergency management in North Carolina and Mid-Atlantic 
        region; and
            ``(10) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to 
        conduct academic research on integrated design and management of 
        water resources development projects, including for the purposes 
        of flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, 
        water conservation, and sustainable aquifer management.''.
SEC. 1116. TEMPORARY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

    Section 8154(g)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 
(136 Stat. 3735) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(F) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk 
                reduction, Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management, 
                Virginia, authorized by section 401(3) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2738).''.
SEC. 1117. HARBOR DEEPENING.

    (a) Construction.--Section 101(a)(1) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(a)(1)) is amended by striking 
``50 feet'' each place it appears and inserting ``55 feet''.
    (b) Operation and Maintenance.--Section 101(b)(1) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)) is amended by 
striking ``50 feet'' and inserting ``55 feet''.
SEC. 1118. INLAND WATERWAYS REGIONAL DREDGE PILOT PROGRAM.

    Section 8133(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3720) <<NOTE: 33 USC note prec. 2251.>> is amended to read as 
follows:

    ``(c) Projects.--In awarding contracts under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall consider projects that--
            ``(1) improve navigation reliability on inland waterways 
        that are accessible year-round;
            ``(2) increase freight capacity on inland waterways; and
            ``(3) have the potential to enhance the availability of 
        containerized cargo on inland waterways.''.
SEC. 1119. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS.

    (a) In General.--Section 217(b) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2326a(b)) is amended--
            (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> In general.--
                    ``(A) Non-federal use.--The Secretary--
                          ``(i) at the request of a non-Federal entity, 
                      may permit the use of any dredged material 
                      disposal facility under the jurisdiction of, or 
                      managed by, the Secretary by the non-Federal 
                      entity if the Secretary determines that such use 
                      will not reduce the availability of the facility 
                      for the authorized water resources development 
                      project on a channel in the vicinity of the 
                      disposal facility;

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                          ``(ii) at the request of a non-Federal entity, 
                      shall permit the non-Federal entity to use a non-
                      Federal disposal facility for the disposal of 
                      material dredged by the non-Federal entity, 
                      regardless of any connection to a Federal 
                      navigation project, if--
                                    ``(I) permission for such use has 
                                been granted by the owner of the non-
                                Federal disposal facility; and
                                    ``(II) the Secretary determines that 
                                the dredged material disposal needs 
                                required to maintain, perform authorized 
                                deepening, or restore the navigability 
                                and functionality of authorized 
                                navigation channels in the vicinity of 
                                the non-Federal disposal facility for 
                                the 20-year period following the date of 
                                the request, including all planned and 
                                routine dredging operations necessary to 
                                maintain such channels for the 
                                authorized purposes during such period, 
                                can be met by the available gross 
                                capacity of other dredged material 
                                disposal facilities in the vicinity of 
                                the non-Federal disposal facility; and
                          ``(iii) shall impose fees to recover capital, 
                      operation, and maintenance costs associated with 
                      such uses.
                    ``(B) Determinations.--The Secretary shall--
                          ``(i) delegate determinations under clauses 
                      (i) and (ii)(II) of subparagraph (A) to the 
                      District Commander of the district in which the 
                      relevant disposal facility is located; and
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> make such 
                      determinations not later than 90 days after 
                      receiving the applicable request.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Use of 
                fees'' and inserting ``Fees'';
                    (B) by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and inserting 
                the following:
                    ``(A) Use.--Notwithstanding''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: Fee.>> Reduction in amount.--In 
                collecting any fee under this subsection, the Secretary 
                shall reduce the amount imposed under paragraph 
                (1)(A)(iii) to account for improvements made to the non-
                Federal disposal facility by the non-Federal entity to 
                recover the capacity of the non-Federal disposal 
                facility.''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Disposition studies.--
                    ``(A) Requirement.--Upon request by the owner of a 
                non-Federal disposal facility, the Secretary shall carry 
                out a disposition study of the non-Federal disposal 
                facility, in accordance with section 1168 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 578b), if--
                          ``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the Secretary has 
                      not used the non-Federal disposal facility for the 
                      disposal of dredged material during the 20-year 
                      period preceding the date of the request; and
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary 
                      determines that the non-Federal disposal facility 
                      is not needed for such use by the

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                      Secretary during the 20-year period following the 
                      date of the request.
                    ``(B) Conclusive presumptions.--For purposes of 
                carrying out a disposition study required under 
                subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall--
                          ``(i) consider the non-Federal disposal 
                      facility to be a separable element of a project; 
                      and
                          ``(ii) consider a Federal interest in the non-
                      Federal disposal facility to no longer exist.
            ``(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    ``(A) Gross capacity.--The term `gross capacity' 
                means the total quantity of dredged material that may be 
                placed in a dredged material disposal facility, taking 
                into consideration any additional capacity that can be 
                constructed at the facility.
                    ``(B) Non-federal disposal facility.--The term `non-
                Federal disposal facility' means a dredged material 
                disposal facility under the jurisdiction of, or managed 
                by, the Secretary that is owned by a non-Federal 
                entity.''.

    (b) <<NOTE: Contracts. 33 USC 2326a note.>> Savings Clause.--Nothing 
in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall affect--
            (1) an agreement between the Secretary and a non-Federal 
        interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, 
        except that, upon request by the non-Federal interest party to 
        such agreement, the Secretary and the non-Federal interest may 
        modify such agreement; or
            (2) <<NOTE: Notification.>> the inclusion in an agreement 
        between the Secretary and a non-Federal interest entered into 
        after the date of enactment of this Act of a dredged material 
        disposal facility that is included in an agreement between the 
        Secretary and a non-Federal interest in effect on the date of 
        enactment of this Act, unless the non-Federal interest is 
        notified and agrees.
SEC. 1120. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2346a.>> REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE 
                          FEES.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance.>> In General.--Not later than 30 
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
initiate the development of guidance to standardize processes for 
developing, updating, and tracking real estate administrative fees 
administered by the Corps of Engineers.

    (b) Guidance.--In developing guidance under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall--
            (1) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> outline standard methodologies 
        to estimate costs for purposes of setting real estate 
        administrative fees;
            (2) define the types of activities involved in managing real 
        estate instruments that are included for purposes of setting 
        such fees;
            (3) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> establish cost-tracking procedures 
        to capture data relating to the activities described in 
        paragraph (2) for purposes of setting such fees;
            (4) <<NOTE: Review. Update.>> outline a schedule for 
        divisions or districts of the Corps of Engineers to review, and 
        update as appropriate, real estate administrative fees, 
        including specifying what such reviews should entail and the 
        frequency of such reviews; and
            (5) provide opportunities for stakeholder input on real 
        estate administrative fees.

    (c) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publicly Available.--The Secretary shall 
make publicly available on the website of each Corps of Engineers 
district--

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            (1) the guidance developed under this section; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Lists.>> any other relevant information on real 
        estate administrative fees, including lists of real estate 
        instruments requiring such fees, and methodologies used to set 
        such fees.
SEC. 1121. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2298a.>> DATABASES OF CORPS RECREATIONAL 
                          SITES.

     <<NOTE: Update. Public information.>> The Secretary shall regularly 
update publicly available databases maintained, or cooperatively 
maintained, by the Corps of Engineers with information on sites operated 
or maintained by the Secretary that are used for recreational purposes, 
including the operational status of, and the recreational opportunities 
available at, such sites.
SEC. 1122. PROJECT STUDIES SUBJECT TO INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL PEER 
                          REVIEW.

    Section 2034 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 
U.S.C. 2343) is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (h); and
            (2) by redesignating subsections (i) through (l) as 
        subsections (h) through (k), respectively.
SEC. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2292a.>> 1123. NATIONAL COASTAL MAPPING 
                          PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a national 
coastal mapping program to provide recurring national coastal mapping 
along the coasts of the United States to support Corps of Engineers 
navigation, flood risk management, environmental restoration, and 
emergency operations missions.
    (b) Scope.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the 
Secretary--
            (1) <<NOTE: Data.>> shall disseminate coastal mapping data 
        and new or advanced geospatial information and remote sensing 
        tools for coastal mapping derived from the analysis of such data 
        to the Corps of Engineers, other Federal agencies, States, and 
        other stakeholders;
            (2) shall implement coastal surveying based on findings of 
        the national coastal mapping study carried out under section 
        8110 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 
        3702);
            (3) <<NOTE: Research and development.>> shall conduct 
        research and development on bathymetric liDAR and ancillary 
        technologies necessary to advance coastal mapping capabilities 
        in order to exploit data with increased efficiently and greater 
        accuracy;
            (4) with respect to any region affected by a hurricane rated 
        category 3 or higher, shall--
                    (A) conduct coastal mapping of such region;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determine volume 
                changes at Federal projects in such region;
                    (C) quantify damage to navigation infrastructure in 
                such region;
                    (D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess environmental 
                impacts to such region, measure any coastal impacts; and
                    (E) <<NOTE: Data. Deadline.>> make any data gathered 
                under this paragraph publicly available not later than 2 
                weeks after the acquisition of such data;
            (5) at the request of another Federal entity or a State or 
        local government entity, may provide subject matter expertise, 
        mapping services, and technology evolution assistance;

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            (6) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> may enter into an agreement with 
        another Federal agency or a State agency to accept funds from 
        such agency to expand the coverage of the program to efficiently 
        meet the needs of such agency;
            (7) shall coordinate with representatives of the Naval 
        Meteorology and Oceanography Command, the National Oceanic and 
        Atmospheric Administration, United States Geological Survey, and 
        any other representative of a Federal agency that the Secretary 
        determines necessary, to support any relevant Federal, State, or 
        local agency through participation in working groups, 
        committees, and organizations;
            (8) may maintain the panel of senior leaders established 
        under section 8110(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022; and
            (9) may convene an annual coastal mapping community of 
        practice meeting to discuss and identify technical topics and 
        challenges to inform such panel in carrying out the duties of 
        such panel.

    (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--There 
is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section for each 
fiscal year $15,000,000, to remain available until expended.
SEC. 1124. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSELS.

    (a) In General.--Section 19 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 
414) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Sec. 19. (a) That whenever'' and inserting 
        the following:
``SEC. 19. VESSEL REMOVAL BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.

    ``(a) Removal of Obstructive Vessels.--
            ``(1) In general.--That whenever'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``described in this section'' and 
                inserting ``described in this subsection''; and
                    (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and 
                inserting ``under paragraph (1)'';
            (3) by striking ``(b) The owner'' and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(2) Liability of owner, lessee, or operator.--The owner''; 
        and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(b) Removal of Abandoned Vessel.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> In general.--The Secretary 
        is authorized to remove from the navigable waters of the United 
        States a covered vessel that does not obstruct the navigation of 
        such waters, if--
                    ``(A) such removal is determined to be in the public 
                interest by the Secretary, in consultation with any 
                State in which the vessel is located or any Indian Tribe 
                with jurisdiction over the area in which the vessel is 
                located, as applicable; and
                    ``(B) in the case of a vessel that is not under the 
                control of the United States by reason of seizure or 
                forfeiture, the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines 
                that the vessel is abandoned.
            ``(2) Interagency agreements.--In removing a covered vessel 
        under this subsection, the Secretary--
                    ``(A) is authorized to enter into an interagency 
                agreement with the head of any Federal department, 
                agency, or instrumentality that has control of such 
                vessel; and

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                    ``(B) is authorized to accept funds from such 
                department, agency, or instrumentality for the removal 
                of such vessel.
            ``(3) Liability.--The owner of a covered vessel shall be 
        liable to the United States for the costs of removal, 
        destruction, and disposal of such vessel under this subsection.
            ``(4) Covered vessel defined.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term 
                `covered vessel' means a vessel--
                          ``(i) determined to be abandoned by the 
                      Commandant of the Coast Guard; or
                          ``(ii) under the control of the United States 
                      by reason of seizure or forfeiture pursuant to any 
                      law.
                    ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `covered vessel' does not 
                include--
                          ``(i) any vessel for which the Secretary has 
                      removal authority under subsection (a) or section 
                      20;
                          ``(ii) an abandoned barge for which the 
                      Commandant of the Coast Guard has the authority to 
                      remove under chapter 47 of title 46, United States 
                      Code; and
                          ``(iii) a vessel--
                                    ``(I) for which the owner is not 
                                identified, unless determined to be 
                                abandoned by the Commandant of the Coast 
                                Guard; or
                                    ``(II) for which the owner has not 
                                agreed to pay the costs of removal, 
                                destruction, or disposal.
            ``(5) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  Authorization of 
        appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry 
        out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 
        through 2029.''.

    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 20 of the Act of March 3, 1899 
(33 U.S.C. 416) is amended by striking ``the preceding section of this 
Act'' and inserting ``section 19(a)''.
SEC. 1125. MISSOURI RIVER EXISTING FEATURES PROTECTION.

    (a) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  In General.--Before carrying out a covered 
action with respect to a covered in-river feature, the Secretary shall 
perform an analysis to identify whether such action will--
            (1) contribute to adverse effects of increased water levels 
        during flood events adjacent to the covered in-river feature;
            (2) increase risk of flooding on commercial and residential 
        structures and critical infrastructure adjacent to the covered 
        in-river feature;
            (3) decrease water levels during droughts adjacent to the 
        covered in-river feature;
            (4) affect the navigation channel, including crossflows, 
        velocity, channel depth, and channel width, adjacent to the 
        covered in-river feature;
            (5) contribute to bank erosion on private lands adjacent to 
        the covered in-river feature;
            (6) affect the operation of ports or harbors adjacent to the 
        covered in-river feature; or
            (7) affect harvesting of sand adjacent to the covered in-
        river feature.

    (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Mitigation.--If the Secretary 
determines that a covered action will result in an outcome described in 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall mitigate such outcome.

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    (c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be construed to 
affect the requirements of section 906 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283).
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Covered action.--The term ``covered action'' means the 
        construction of, modification of, operational changes to, or 
        implementation of a covered in-river feature.
            (2) Covered in-river feature.--The term ``covered in-river 
        feature'' means in-river features on the Missouri River used to 
        create and maintain dike notches, chutes, and complexes for 
        interception or rearing authorized pursuant to section 601(a) of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4143; 113 
        Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155) and section 334 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 306; 136 Stat. 
        3799).
SEC. 1126. INLAND WATERWAY PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 102(a) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2212(a)) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``65 
        percent of the costs'' and inserting ``75 percent of the 
        costs''; and
            (2) in the second sentence, by striking ``35 percent of such 
        costs'' and inserting ``25 percent of such costs''.

    (b) <<NOTE: Effective date. 33 USC 2212 note.>> Application.--The 
amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on October 1, 
2024, to any construction of a project for navigation on the inland 
waterways that is new or ongoing on or after that date.
SEC. 1127. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR STATES.

    Section 22(a)(2)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-16(a)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting ``and title 
research for abandoned structures'' before the period at the end.
SEC. 1128. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.

    Section 7004(b)(4) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act 
of 2014 (128 Stat. 1374; 132 Stat. 3784) is amended by striking 
``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. <<NOTE: Deadline. 33 USC 2238 note.>> 1129. EMERGING HARBORS.

    Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall--
            (1) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> issue guidance for the purpose of 
        carrying out section 210(c)(3)(B) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2238(c)(3)(B)); and
            (2) develop a mechanism to accept the non-Federal share of 
        funds from a non-Federal interest for maintenance dredging 
        carried out under such section.
SEC. 1130. MAXIMIZATION OF BENEFICIAL USE.

    (a) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.--Section 1122 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note) is amended-- 
<<NOTE: 33 USC 2326 note, 2326i.>> 
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``Not later than 90 days after the 
                date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
                establish

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                a pilot program'' and inserting ``The Secretary is 
                authorized''; and
                    (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) promoting resiliency and reducing the risk to property 
        and infrastructure of flooding and storm damage;'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``the pilot program'' and inserting ``this 
                section'';
                    (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) identify and carry out projects for the beneficial use 
        of dredged material;'';
            (3) in subsection (c)(1)--
                    (A) by striking ``In carrying out the pilot program, 
                the'' and inserting ``The''; and
                    (B) by striking ``under the pilot program'' and 
                inserting ``under this section'';
            (4) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1), by striking ``the pilot program'' and inserting ``this 
        section'';
            (5) in subsection (f)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the pilot 
                program'' and inserting ``this section''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``the pilot 
                program'' and inserting ``the implementation of this 
                section''; and
            (6) by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsection 
        (h) as subsection (g).

    (b) Regional Sediment Management.--Section 204 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``rehabilitation of 
        projects'' and inserting ``rehabilitation of projects, including 
        projects for the beneficial use of dredged materials described 
        in section 1122 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 
        (33 U.S.C. 2326 note),''; and
            (2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(12) Osceola County, Florida.''.

    (c) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.--Section 125(a)(1) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2326g) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``It is the policy'' and inserting the 
        following:
                    ``(A) Policy.--It is the policy''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) National goal.--To the greatest extent 
                practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that not less 
                than 70 percent by volume (as measured in cubic yards) 
                of suitable dredged material obtained from the 
                construction or operation and maintenance of water 
                resources development projects is used beneficially.''.

    (d) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2326 note.>> Maximization of Beneficial Use in 
Dredged Material Management Plans.--Each dredged material management 
plan for a federally authorized water resources development project, and 
each regional sediment plan developed under section 204 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326), including any such 
plan under development on the date of enactment of this Act, shall--

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            (1) maximize the beneficial use of suitable dredged 
        material; and
            (2) to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize the use of 
        such dredged material in water resources development projects in 
        areas vulnerable to coastal land loss or shoreline erosion.

    (e) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2326j.>> Transfer of Suitable Dredged Material.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to make 
        available to a non-Federal interest, at no additional cost, 
        dredged material that the Secretary has determined is in excess 
        of the amounts identified as needed for use by the Secretary.
            (2) Responsibility.--The non-Federal interest shall be 
        responsible for all costs to remove and transport such material, 
        and shall certify that the non-Federal interest is responsible 
        for any and all liability related to the removal of such 
        material or the use of such material once it is removed.
SEC. 1131. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2282h.>> ECONOMIC, HYDRAULIC, AND 
                          HYDROLOGIC MODELING.

    (a) <<NOTE: Update.>> Model Development.--The Secretary, in 
collaboration with other Federal and State agencies, National 
Laboratories, and nonprofit research institutions (including 
institutions of higher education and centers and laboratories focused on 
economics or water resources), shall develop, update, and maintain 
economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models, including models for 
compound flooding, for use in the planning, design formulation, 
modification, and operation of water resources development projects and 
water resources planning.

    (b) Coordination and Use of Models and Data.--In carrying out 
subsection (a), to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall--
            (1) work with the non-Federal interest for a water resources 
        development project to identify existing relevant economic, 
        hydraulic, and hydrologic models and data;
            (2) utilize, where appropriate, economic, hydraulic, and 
        hydrologic models and data provided to the Secretary by the 
        agencies, laboratories, and institutions described in subsection 
        (a); and
            (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> upon written request by a non-
        Federal interest for a project, provide to the non-Federal 
        interest draft or working economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic 
        models, and any data generated by such models with respect to 
        the project, not later than 30 days after receiving such 
        request; and
            (4) <<NOTE: Public information. Deadline.>> in accordance 
        with section 2017 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 
        (33 U.S.C. 2342), make final economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic 
        models, and any data generated by such models, available to the 
        public, as quickly as practicable, but not later than 30 days 
        after receiving a written request for such models or data.

    (c) Limitation.--Nothing in this section may be construed to compel 
or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by 
the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information, 
law enforcement information, national security information, 
infrastructure security information, personal information, or 
information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.
    (d) Model Outputs.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the 
Secretary shall incorporate data generated by models developed under 
this section into the formulation of feasibility

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studies for, and the operation of, water resources development projects.
    (e) Funding.--The Secretary is authorized, to the extent and in the 
amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts, to transfer to other 
Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and nonprofit 
research institutions, including institutions of higher education, such 
funds as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) from amounts 
available to the Secretary.
    (f) In-kind Contribution Credit.--A partnership agreement entered 
into under section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d-5b) may provide, at the request of the non-Federal interest for 
the applicable project, that the Secretary credit toward the non-Federal 
share of the cost of the project the value of economic, hydraulic, and 
hydrologic models required for the project that are developed by the 
non-Federal interest in accordance with any policies and guidelines 
applicable to the relevant partnership agreement pursuant to such 
section.
    (g) Review.--The Secretary shall review economic, hydraulic, and 
hydrologic models developed under this section in the same manner as any 
such models developed under any other authority of the Secretary.
    (h) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Compound flooding.--The term ``compound flooding'' means 
        a flooding event in which two or more flood drivers, such as 
        coastal storm surge-driven flooding and inland rainfall-driven 
        flooding, occur simultaneously or in close succession and the 
        potential adverse effects of the combined flood drivers may be 
        greater than that of the individual flood driver components.
            (2) Economic.--The term ``economic'', as used in reference 
        to models, means relating to the evaluation of benefits and cost 
        attributable to a project for an economic justification under 
        section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962-2).
SEC. 1132. IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.

    (a) Definitions.--Section 2 of the National Dam Safety Program Act 
(33 U.S.C. 467) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (16) as paragraph (17); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following:
            ``(16) Underserved community.--The term `underserved 
        community' means a community with a population of less than 
        50,000 that has a median household income of less than 80 
        percent of the statewide median household income.''.

    (b) National Inventory of Dams and Low-Head Dams.--Section 6 of the 
National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467d) is amended to read as 
follows:
``SEC. 6. NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS.

    ``(a) <<NOTE: Update.>> In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall 
maintain and update information on the inventory of dams and low-head 
dams in the United States.

    ``(b) Dams.--The inventory maintained under subsection (a) shall 
include any available information assessing each dam based on 
inspections completed by a Federal agency, a State dam safety agency, or 
a Tribal government.

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    ``(c) Low-Head Dams.--The inventory maintained under subsection (a) 
shall include--
            ``(1) the location, ownership, description, current use, 
        condition, height, and length of each low-head dam;
            ``(2) any information on public safety conditions at each 
        low-head dam; and
            ``(3) any other relevant information concerning low-head 
        dams.

    ``(d) Data.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall--
            ``(1) coordinate with Federal and State agencies, Tribal 
        governments, and other relevant entities; and
            ``(2) use data provided to the Secretary by those agencies 
        and entities.

    ``(e) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public Availability.--The Secretary 
shall make the inventory maintained under subsection (a) publicly 
available (including on a publicly available website), including--
            ``(1) public safety information on the dangers of low-head 
        dams; and
            ``(2) a directory of financial and technical assistance 
        resources available to reduce safety hazards and fish passage 
        barriers at low-head dams.

    ``(f) Clarification.--Nothing in this section provides authority to 
the Secretary to carry out an activity, with respect to a low-head dam, 
that is not explicitly authorized under this section.
    ``(g) Low-Head Dam Defined.--In this section, the term `low-head 
dam' means a river-wide artificial barrier that generally spans a stream 
channel, blocking the waterway and creating a backup of water behind the 
barrier, with a drop off over the wall of not less than 6 inches and not 
more than 25 feet.''.
    (c) Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams.--Section 8A of the 
National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467f-2) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking subparagraph (C) and 
        inserting the following:
                    ``(C) Grant assurance.--As part of a grant agreement 
                under subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall require 
                that each eligible subrecipient to which the State 
                awards a grant under this section provides an assurance 
                from the dam owner, with respect to the dam to be 
                rehabilitated, that the dam owner will carry out a plan 
                for maintenance of the dam during the expected life of 
                the dam.'';
            (2) in subsection (d)(2)(C), by striking ``commit'' and 
        inserting ``for a project not including removal, obtain a 
        commitment from the dam owner'';
            (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

    ``(e) Floodplain Management Plans.--
            ``(1) In general.--As a condition of receipt of assistance 
        under this section, an eligible subrecipient shall demonstrate 
        that a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of 
        future flood events from a controlled or uncontrolled release 
        from the dam or management of water levels in the area impacted 
        by the dam--
                    ``(A) for a removal--
                          ``(i) is in place; and
                          ``(ii) identifies areas that would be impacted 
                      by the removal of the dam and includes a 
                      communication

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                      and outreach plan for the project and the impact 
                      of the project on the affected communities; or
                    ``(B) for a project not including removal--
                          ``(i) is in place; or
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> will be--
                                    ``(I) developed not later than 2 
                                years after the date of execution of a 
                                project agreement for assistance under 
                                this section; and
                                    ``(II) implemented not later than 2 
                                years after the date of completion of 
                                construction of the project.
            ``(2) Requirement.--In the case of a plan for a removal, the 
        Administrator may not impose any additional requirements or 
        conditions other than the requirements in paragraph (1)(A).
            ``(3) Inclusions.--A plan under paragraph (1)(B) shall 
        address--
                    ``(A) potential measures, practices, and policies to 
                reduce loss of life, injuries, damage to property and 
                facilities, public expenditures, and other adverse 
                impacts of flooding in the area protected or impacted by 
                the dam;
                    ``(B) plans for flood fighting and evacuation; and
                    ``(C) public education and awareness of flood risks.
            ``(4) Plan criteria and technical support.--The 
        Administrator, in consultation with the Board, shall provide 
        criteria, and may provide technical support, for the development 
        and implementation of floodplain management plans prepared under 
        this subsection.'';
            (4) in subsection (g)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Any'' and 
                inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (C), 
                any''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) Underserved communities.--Subparagraph (A) 
                shall not apply to a project carried out by or for the 
                benefit of an underserved community.''.

    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 14 of the National Dam 
Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467j) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2023'' and 
                inserting ``2028''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and 
                      low-head dams'' after ``inventory of dams'' each 
                      place it appears; and
                          (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as 
                      follows:
                    ``(B) Maximum amount of allocation.--The amount of 
                funds allocated to a State under this paragraph for a 
                fiscal year may not exceed the amount that is equal to 4 
                times the amount of funds committed by the State to 
                implement dam safety activities for that fiscal year.'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking the subsection heading and inserting 
                ``National Inventory of Dams and Low-Head Dams''; and
                    (B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2028'';

[[Page 138 STAT. 3024]]

            (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``2023'' and inserting 
        ``2028'';
            (4) in subsection (d), by striking ``2023'' and inserting 
        ``2028'';
            (5) in subsection (e), by striking ``2023'' and inserting 
        ``2028''; and
            (6) in subsection (f), by striking ``2023'' and inserting 
        ``2028''.

    (e) <<NOTE: Repeal.>> Conforming Amendment.--Section 15 of the 
National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467o) is repealed.
SEC. 1133. FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS.

    Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 
U.S.C. 2352(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Indian tribe.--The term 
                `Indian Tribe' means--
                          ``(i) an Indian Tribe, as such term is defined 
                      in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and 
                      Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and
                          ``(ii) any entity formed under the authority 
                      of one or more Indian Tribes, as so defined.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by inserting ``Indian Tribe,'' after ``public-
                utility company,'' each place it appears; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including 
                an aquatic ecosystem restoration project'' before the 
                period at the end; and
            (3) by striking paragraph (4).
SEC. 1134. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

    Section 128 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 
U.S.C. 610 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or affecting water 
        bodies of regional, national, or international importance in the 
        United States or its territories'' after ``projects'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``and State agencies'' 
        and inserting ``, State, and local agencies, institutions of 
        higher education, and private organizations, including nonprofit 
        organizations'';
            (3) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``Watershed'' 
                after ``Okeechobee'';
                    (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                    (C) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting a semicolon; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(15) Lake Elsinore, California; and
            ``(16) Willamette River, Oregon.'';
            (4) in subsection (e), by striking ``$25,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$35,000,000''; and
            (5) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(f) Priority.--In carrying out the demonstration program under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent possible, 
prioritize carrying out program activities that--
            ``(1) reduce nutrient pollution;
            ``(2) utilize natural and nature-based approaches, including 
        oysters;
            ``(3) protect, enhance, or restore wetlands or flood plains, 
        including river and streambank stabilization;

[[Page 138 STAT. 3025]]

            ``(4) develop technologies for remote sensing, monitoring, 
        or early detection of harmful algal blooms, or other emerging 
        technologies; and
            ``(5) combine removal of harmful algal blooms with a 
        beneficial use, including conversion of retrieved algae biomass 
        into biofuel, fertilizer, or other products.

    ``(g) Agreements.--In carrying out the demonstration program under 
subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into agreements with a non-
Federal entity for the use or sale of successful technologies developed 
under this section.''.
SEC. 1135. CORROSION PREVENTION.

    Section 1033(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2350(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
        semicolon;
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
            ``(3) the carrying out of an activity described in paragraph 
        (1) or (2) through a program in corrosion prevention that is--
                    ``(A) offered or accredited by an organization that 
                sets industry standards for corrosion mitigation and 
                prevention; or
                    ``(B) an industrial coatings applicator program that 
                is--
                          ``(i) an employment and training activity (as 
                      defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation 
                      and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)); or
                          ``(ii) registered under the Act of August 16, 
                      1937 (commonly known as the `National 
                      Apprenticeship Act'; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 
                      U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and''.
SEC. 1136. FEDERAL BREAKWATERS AND JETTIES.

    Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 
U.S.C. 2351b) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``, pile dike,'' after ``jetty'' each place 
        it appears; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(2)--
                    (A) by striking ``if'' and all that follows through 
                ``the Secretary'' and inserting ``if the Secretary'';
                    (B) by striking ``breakwater; and'' and inserting 
                ``breakwater and--''
                    (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 
                subparagraph (A);
                    (D) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by 
                striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; 
                and
                    (E) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) the pile dike has disconnected from an 
                authorized navigation project as a result of a lack of 
                such regular and routine Federal maintenance 
                activity.''.
SEC. 1137. ELIGIBILITY FOR INTER-TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS.

    Section 221(b)(1) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-
5b(b)(1)) is amended by inserting ``and an inter-tribal consortium (as 
defined in section 403 of the Indian Child Protection and Family 
Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3202))'' after ``5304))''.

[[Page 138 STAT. 3026]]

SEC. 1138. SHORELINE AND RIVERINE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION.

    Section 212(e)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (33 
U.S.C. 2332(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(L) Shoreline of the State of Connecticut.
                    ``(M) Winooski River tributary watershed, 
                Vermont.''.
SEC. 1139. ABILITY TO PAY.

    (a) In General.--Section 103(m) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(m)) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Criteria.--The Secretary 
        shall determine the ability of a non-Federal interest to pay 
        under this subsection by considering--
                    ``(A) per capita income data for the county or 
                counties in which the project is to be located;
                    ``(B) the per capita non-Federal cost of 
                construction of the project for the county or counties 
                in which the project is to be located;
                    ``(C) the financial capabilities of the non-Federal 
                interest for the project;
                    ``(D) the extent to which the non-Federal interest 
                is an economically disadvantaged community (as defined 
                pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)); and
                    ``(E) any additional criteria relating to the non-
                Federal interest's financial ability to carry out its 
                cost-sharing responsibilities determined appropriate by 
                the Secretary.
            ``(3) Procedures.--For purposes of carrying out paragraph 
        (2), the Secretary shall develop procedures--
                    ``(A) to allow a non-Federal interest to identify 
                the amount such non-Federal interest would likely be 
                able to pay; and
                    ``(B) for a non-Federal interest to submit a request 
                to the Secretary to reduce the required non-Federal 
                share.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Exception.--This subsection shall not apply to project 
        costs greater than the national economic development plan.
            ``(6) Report.--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not less 
                frequently than annually, the Secretary shall submit to 
                the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
                the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
                Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report 
                describing all determinations of the Secretary under 
                this subsection regarding the ability of a non-Federal 
                interest to pay.
                    ``(B) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in each 
                report required under subparagraph (A) a description, 
                for the applicable year, of--
                          ``(i) requests by a non-Federal interest to 
                      reduce the non-Federal share required in a cost-
                      sharing agreement, including--

[[Page 138 STAT. 3027]]

                                    ``(I) the name of the non-Federal 
                                interest that submitted to the Secretary 
                                a request for a determination under this 
                                subsection; and
                                    ``(II) the name and location of the 
                                project;
                          ``(ii) the determination of the Secretary with 
                      respect to each such request;
                          ``(iii) the basis for each such determination; 
                      and
                          ``(iv) the adjusted share of the costs of the 
                      project of the non-Federal interest, if 
                      applicable.
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Inclusion in chief's 
                report.--The Secretary may include a determination to 
                reduce the non-Federal share required in a cost-sharing 
                agreement for construction of a project in the report of 
                the Chief of Engineers for the project.''.

    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 33 USC 2213 note.>> Update to Guidance.--Not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall update any agency guidance or regulation relating to the ability 
of a non-Federal interest to pay as necessary to reflect the amendments 
made by this section.

    (c) <<NOTE: Determination. State listing.>> Priority Projects.--The 
Secretary shall make a determination under section 103(m) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended by this section, of the 
ability to pay of the non-Federal interest for the following projects:
            (1) Any authorized water resources development project for 
        which the Secretary waives the cost-sharing requirement under 
        section 1156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
        U.S.C. 2310).
            (2) Any authorized watercraft inspection and decontamination 
        station established, operated, or maintained pursuant to section 
        104(d) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610(d)).
            (3) The Chattahoochee River Program, authorized by section 
        8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 
        3724).
            (4) The project for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska, 
        authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709).
            (5) The project for flood risk management, Westminster, East 
        Garden Grove, California Flood Risk Management, authorized by 
        section 401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 
        (134 Stat. 2735).
            (6) Modifications to the L-29 levee component of the Central 
        and Southern Florida project, authorized by section 203 of the 
        Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), in the vicinity of 
        the Tigertail camp.
            (7) Any authorized water resources development projects in 
        Guam.
            (8) The project for flood risk management, Ala Wai Canal, 
        Hawaii, authorized by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3837).
            (9) The project for flood control Kentucky River and its 
        tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by section 6 of the Act of 
        August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1416).
            (10) The project for flood risk management on the Kentucky 
        River and its tributaries and watersheds in Breathitt, Clay, 
        Estill, Harlan, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe

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        Counties, Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
            (11) The project for flood control, Williamsport, 
        Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 
        1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573).
            (12) The project for ecosystem restoration, Resacas, in the 
        vicinity of the City of Brownsville, Texas, authorized by 
        section 1401(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 
        (132 Stat. 3839).
            (13) Construction of any critical restoration project in the 
        Lake Champlain watershed, Vermont and New York, authorized by 
        section 542 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 
        Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150; 134 Stat. 2680; 136 Stat. 3822).
            (14) <<NOTE: Virgin Islands.>> Any authorized flood control 
        and storm damage reduction project in the United States Virgin 
        Islands that was impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
            (15) Construction of dredged material stabilization and 
        retaining structures related to the project for navigation, 
        Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers, from Portland, Oregon, to 
        the sea, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 18, 
        1878 (chapter 267, 20 Stat. 157, chapter 264).
            (16) Any water-related environmental infrastructure project 
        authorized by section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act 
        of 1992 (Public Law 102-580).
SEC. 1140. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.

    Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 
U.S.C. 2269) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking 
                ``Definition of Indian Tribe'' and inserting 
                ``Definitions'';
                    (B) <<NOTE: Definitions.>> by striking ``In this 
                section, the term'' and inserting ``In this section:
            ``(1) Indian tribe.--The terms `Indian tribe' and `Indian 
        Tribe' have the meanings given the terms''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Inter-tribal consortium.--The term `inter-tribal 
        consortium' has the meaning given the term in section 403 of the 
        Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 
        U.S.C. 3202).
            ``(3) Tribal organization.--The term `Tribal organization' 
        has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
        Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), 
                      by inserting ``, inter-tribal consortiums, Tribal 
                      organizations,'' after ``Indian tribes''; and
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, 
                      inter-tribal consortiums, or Tribal 
                      organizations'' after ``Indian tribes'';
                    (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(2) Authorized activities.--An activity conducted under 
        paragraph (1) may address--

[[Page 138 STAT. 3029]]

                    ``(A) projects for flood or hurricane and storm 
                damage reduction, including erosion control and 
                stormwater management (including management of 
                stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic 
                feet per second for the 10-percent flood), environmental 
                restoration and protection, and preservation of cultural 
                and natural resources;
                    ``(B) watershed assessments and planning activities;
                    ``(C) technical assistance to an Indian Tribe, an 
                inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization, 
                including--
                          ``(i) assistance for planning to ameliorate 
                      flood hazards, to avoid repetitive flood impacts, 
                      to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to changing 
                      hydrological and climatic conditions and extreme 
                      weather events, and to withstand, respond to, and 
                      recover rapidly from disruption due to flood 
                      hazards; and
                          ``(ii) the provision of, and integration into 
                      planning of, hydrologic, economic, and 
                      environmental data and analyses;
                    ``(D) projects that improve emergency response 
                capabilities and provide increased access to 
                infrastructure that may be utilized in the event of a 
                severe weather event or other natural disaster; and
                    ``(E) such other projects as the Secretary, in 
                cooperation with Indian Tribes, inter-tribal 
                consortiums, Tribal organizations, and the heads of 
                other Federal agencies, determines to be appropriate.'';
                    (C) in paragraph (3)(A)--
                          (i) by inserting ``, an inter-tribal 
                      consortium, or a Tribal organization'' after ``an 
                      Indian tribe''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``, inter-tribal consortium, 
                      or Tribal organization'' after ``the Indian 
                      tribe''; and
                    (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$26,000,000'' 
                each place it appears and inserting ``$28,500,000'';
            (3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(7) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Congressional 
        notification.--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--The Secretary 
                shall annually submit to the Committee on Environment 
                and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
                Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
                Representatives written notification of determinations 
                made by the Secretary of the ability of non-Federal 
                interests to pay under this subsection.
                    ``(B) Contents.--In preparing the written 
                notification under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall 
                include, for each determination made by the Secretary--
                          ``(i) the name of the non-Federal interest 
                      that submitted to the Secretary a request for a 
                      determination under paragraph (1)(B);
                          ``(ii) the name and location of the project; 
                      and
                          ``(iii) the determination made by the 
                      Secretary and the reasons for the determination, 
                      including the adjusted share of the costs of the 
                      project of the non-Federal interest, if 
                      applicable.''; and
            (4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

    ``(e) Pilot Program.--

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            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a pilot 
        program to carry out water-related planning activities or 
        activities relating to the study, design, and construction of 
        water resources development projects that otherwise meet the 
        requirements of this section.
            ``(2) <<NOTE: Washington.>> Project selection.--The 
        Secretary shall carry out not more than 7 activities or projects 
        under the pilot program described in paragraph (1), of which--
                    ``(A) one is located along the Mid-Columbia River, 
                Washington, Tancum Creek, Washington, or Similk Bay, 
                Washington;
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: South Dakota.>> one is located at Big 
                Bend, Lake Oahe, Fort Randall, or Gavins Point 
                reservoirs, South Dakota; and
                    ``(C) notwithstanding the limitations described in 
                subsection (b)(1)(B), 5 are in proximity to a river 
                system or other aquatic habitat within the State of 
                Washington with respect to which an Indian Tribe, an 
                inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization has 
                Tribal treaty rights.
            ``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report to congress.--Not later 
        than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and 
        annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
        on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report that describes activities or 
        projects carried out under the pilot program.
            ``(4) Savings clause.--Nothing in this subsection 
        authorizes--
                    ``(A) a project for the removal of a dam that 
                otherwise is a project described in paragraph (2);
                    ``(B) the study of the removal of a dam; or
                    ``(C) the study of any Federal dam, including the 
                study of power, flood control, or navigation 
                replacement, or the implementation of any functional 
                alteration to that dam, that is located along a body of 
                water described in paragraph (2).''.
SEC. 1141. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2269 note.>> TRIBAL PROJECT 
                          IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Eligible project.--The term ``eligible project'' means a 
        project or activity eligible to be carried out under the Tribal 
        partnership program under section 203 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269).
            (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning 
        given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and 
        Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Authorization.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
and implement a pilot program under which Indian Tribes may directly 
carry out eligible projects.

    (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program under this section 
are--
            (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> to authorize Tribal contracting to 
        advance Tribal self-determination and provide economic 
        opportunities for Indian Tribes; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> to evaluate the technical, 
        financial, and organizational efficiencies of Indian Tribes 
        carrying out the design, execution, management, and construction 
        of 1 or more eligible projects.

[[Page 138 STAT. 3031]]

    (d) Administration.--
            (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program under 
        this section, the Secretary shall--
                    (A) identify a total of not more than 5 eligible 
                projects that have been authorized for construction;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Notification.>> notify the Committee on 
                Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
                Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
                House of Representatives on the identification of each 
                eligible project under the pilot program under this 
                section;
                    (C) <<NOTE: Plan.>> in collaboration with the Indian 
                Tribe, develop a detailed project management plan for 
                each identified eligible project that outlines the 
                scope, budget, design, and construction resource 
                requirements necessary for the Indian Tribe to execute 
                the project or a separable element of the eligible 
                project;
                    (D) on the request of the Indian Tribe and in 
                accordance with subsection (f)(2), enter into a project 
                partnership agreement with the Indian Tribe for the 
                Indian Tribe to provide full project management control 
                for construction of the eligible project, or a separable 
                element of the eligible project, in accordance with 
                plans approved by the Secretary;
                    (E) following execution of the project partnership 
                agreement, transfer to the Indian Tribe to carry out 
                construction of the eligible project, or a separable 
                element of the eligible project--
                          (i) if applicable, the balance of the 
                      unobligated amounts appropriated for the eligible 
                      project, except that the Secretary shall retain 
                      sufficient amounts for the Corps of Engineers to 
                      carry out any responsibilities of the Corps of 
                      Engineers relating to the eligible project and the 
                      pilot program under this section; and
                          (ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> additional 
                      amounts, as determined by the Secretary, from 
                      amounts made available to carry out this section, 
                      except that the total amount transferred to the 
                      Indian Tribe shall not exceed the updated estimate 
                      of the Federal share of the cost of construction, 
                      including any required design; and
                    (F) <<NOTE: Audit. Compliance.>> regularly monitor 
                and audit each eligible project being constructed by an 
                Indian Tribe under this section to ensure that the 
                construction activities are carried out in compliance 
                with the plans approved by the Secretary and that the 
                construction costs are reasonable.
            (2) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Detailed project schedule.--Not 
        later than 180 days after entering into an agreement under 
        paragraph (1)(D), each Indian Tribe, to the maximum extent 
        practicable, shall submit to the Secretary a detailed project 
        schedule, based on estimated funding levels, that lists all 
        deadlines for each milestone in the construction of the eligible 
        project.
            (3) <<NOTE: Contracts. Compensation.>> Technical 
        assistance.--On the request of an Indian Tribe, the Secretary 
        may provide technical assistance to the Indian Tribe, if the 
        Indian Tribe contracts with and compensates the Secretary for 
        the technical assistance relating to--
                    (A) any study, engineering activity, and design 
                activity for construction carried out by the Indian 
                Tribe under this section; and

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                    (B) expeditiously obtaining any permits necessary 
                for the eligible project.

    (e) Cost Share.--Nothing in this section affects the cost-sharing 
requirement applicable on the day before the date of enactment of this 
Act to an eligible project carried out under this section.
    (f) Implementation Guidance.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 120 days 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        issue guidance for the implementation of the pilot program under 
        this section that, to the extent practicable, identifies--
                    (A) the metrics for measuring the success of the 
                pilot program;
                    (B) a process for identifying future eligible 
                projects to participate in the pilot program;
                    (C) measures to address the risks of an Indian Tribe 
                constructing eligible projects under the pilot program, 
                including which entity bears the risk for eligible 
                projects that fail to meet Corps of Engineers standards 
                for design or quality;
                    (D) the laws and regulations that an Indian Tribe 
                must follow in carrying out an eligible project under 
                the pilot program; and
                    (E) which entity bears the risk in the event that an 
                eligible project carried out under the pilot program 
                fails to be carried out in accordance with the project 
                authorization or this section.
            (2) New project partnership agreements.--The Secretary may 
        not enter into a project partnership agreement under this 
        section until the date on which the Secretary issues the 
        guidance under paragraph (1).

    (g) Report.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> In general.--Not later 
        than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
        Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and make 
        publicly available a report detailing the results of the pilot 
        program under this section, including--
                    (A) a description of the progress of Indian Tribes 
                in meeting milestones in detailed project schedules 
                developed pursuant to subsection (d)(2); and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations 
                of the Secretary concerning whether the pilot program or 
                any component of the pilot program should be implemented 
                on a national basis.
            (2) Update.--Not later than 5 years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives an update to the report under paragraph (1).
            (3) Failure to meet deadline.--If the Secretary fails to 
        submit a report by the required deadline under this subsection, 
        the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a detailed 
        explanation of why the deadline was missed and a projected date 
        for submission of the report.

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    (h) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Administration.--All laws and 
regulations that would apply to the Secretary if the Secretary were 
carrying out the eligible project shall apply to an Indian Tribe 
carrying out an eligible project under this section.

    (i) Termination of Authority.--The authority to commence an eligible 
project under this section terminates on December 31, 2029.
    (j) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--In 
addition to any amounts appropriated for a specific eligible project, 
there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out 
this section, including the costs of administration of the Secretary, 
$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029.
SEC. 1142. FEDERAL INTEREST DETERMINATIONS.

    Section 905(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2282(b)) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Work plan.>> Identification.--As part 
                of the submission of a work plan to Congress pursuant to 
                the joint explanatory statement for an annual 
                appropriations Act or as part of the submission of a 
                spend plan to Congress for a supplemental appropriations 
                Act under which the Corps of Engineers receives funding, 
                the Secretary shall identify the studies in the plan--
                          ``(i) <<NOTE: Reports.>> for which the 
                      Secretary plans to prepare a feasibility report 
                      under subsection (a) that will benefit--
                                    ``(I) an economically disadvantaged 
                                community (as defined by the Secretary 
                                under section 160 of the Water Resources 
                                Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 
                                note)); or
                                    ``(II) a community other than a 
                                community described in subclause (I); 
                                and
                          ``(ii) that are designated as a new start 
                      under the work plan.
                    ``(B) Determination.--
                          ``(i) In general.--After identifying the 
                      studies under subparagraph (A) and subject to 
                      subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall, with the 
                      consent of the applicable non-Federal interest for 
                      the study, first determine the Federal interest in 
                      carrying out the study and the projects that may 
                      be proposed in the study.
                          ``(ii) Feasibility cost share agreement.--The 
                      Secretary may make a determination under clause 
                      (i) prior to the execution of a feasibility cost 
                      share agreement between the Secretary and the non-
                      Federal interest.
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--For each 
                fiscal year, the Secretary may not make a determination 
                under subparagraph (B) for more than 20 studies 
                identified under subparagraph (A)(i)(II).
                    ``(D) Application.--
                          ``(i) <<NOTE: Study.>> In general.--Subject to 
                      clause (ii) and with the consent of the non-
                      Federal interest, the Secretary may use the 
                      authority provided under this subsection

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                      for a study in a work plan submitted to Congress 
                      prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph 
                      if the study otherwise meets the requirements 
                      described in subparagraph (A).
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Limitation.--
                      Subparagraph (C) shall apply to the use of 
                      authority under clause (i).'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                          (i) by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting 
                      ``$300,000''; and
                          (ii) by striking the period and inserting ``; 
                      and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) shall be paid from the funding provided for 
                the study in the applicable work plan described in that 
                paragraph.'';
            (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) Treatment.--The cost of a determination under 
        paragraph (1) shall not be included for purposes of the maximum 
        total cost under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources 
        Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)(2)).''; 
        and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) <<NOTE: Continuation.>> Post-determination work.--A 
        study under this section shall continue after a determination 
        under paragraph (1)(B)(i) without a new investment decision.''.
SEC. 1143. <<NOTE: State listing.>> WATERSHED AND RIVER BASIN 
                          ASSESSMENTS.

    Section 729 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2267a) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (12), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in paragraph (13), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting a semicolon; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(14) the Walla Walla River Basin;
            ``(15) the San Francisco Bay Basin;
            ``(16) Connecticut River Watershed, Connecticut, 
        Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont;
            ``(17) Lower Rouge River Watershed, Michigan; and
            ``(18) Grand River Watershed, Michigan.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(g) Feasibility Report on Project Specific Recommendations From 
Assessments.--
            ``(1) In general.--At the request of a non-Federal interest 
        for an assessment completed under this section, the Secretary is 
        authorized to prepare a feasibility report, in accordance with 
        the requirements of section 905, recommending the construction 
        or modification of a water resources development project to 
        address a water resources need of a river basin or watershed of 
        the United States identified in the assessment.
            ``(2) Priority watersheds.--In carrying out this subsection, 
        the Secretary shall give priority to--
                    ``(A) the watersheds of the island of Maui, Hawaii, 
                including the Wahikuli, Honokowai, Kahana, Honokahua,

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                and Honolua watersheds, including the coral reef habitat 
                north of Lahaina off the northwestern coast of the 
                island of Maui; and
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: Territories.>> the watersheds of the 
                Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.''.
SEC. 1144. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND INVASIVE SPECIES.

    Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (e)(3), by inserting ``, and monitoring 
        and contingency planning for,'' after ``early detection of''; 
        and
            (2) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by inserting ``the Connecticut 
        River Basin,'' after ``the Ohio River Basin,''.
SEC. 1145. <<NOTE: 33 USC 598c.>> EASEMENTS FOR HURRICANE AND 
                          STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECTS.

    (a) <<NOTE: Certification.>> In General.--With respect to a project 
for hurricane and storm damage reduction for which the Secretary is 
requiring a perpetual easement, the Secretary shall, upon request by the 
non-Federal interest for the project, certify real estate availability 
and proceed to construction of such project with a nonperpetual easement 
if--
            (1) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> such certification and 
        construction are in compliance with the terms of the report of 
        the Chief of Engineers for the project and the applicable 
        project partnership agreement; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Notification.>> the Secretary provides the non-
        Federal interest with formal notice that, in the event in which 
        the nonperpetual easement expires and is not extended, the 
        Secretary will be unable to--
                    (A) fulfill the Federal responsibility with respect 
                to the project or carry out any required nourishment of 
                the project under the existing project authorization;
                    (B) carry out repair and rehabilitation of the 
                project under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 
                (33 U.S.C. 701n); and
                    (C) provide any other relevant Federal assistance 
                with respect to the project.

    (b) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Disclosure.--For any project for hurricane 
storm damage risk reduction, or a proposal to modify such a project, 
that is authorized after the date of enactment of this Act for which a 
perpetual easement is required for Federal participation in the project, 
the Secretary shall include in the report of the Chief of Engineers for 
the project a disclosure of such requirement.

    (c) Management.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary 
shall, at the request of the non-Federal interest for a project for 
hurricane storm damage risk reduction, identify and accept the minimum 
real estate interests necessary to carry out the project, in accordance 
with section 1104.
    (d) Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Implementation.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--During the 2-year 
        period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, 
        notwithstanding any requirement of the Secretary for a covered 
        project to comply with the memorandum of the Corps of Engineers 
        entitled ``Standard Estates - Perpetual Beach Nourishment and 
        Perpetual Restrictive Dune Easement'' and dated August 4, 1995, 
        the Secretary

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        shall carry out each covered project in a manner consistent with 
        the previously completed initial construction and periodic 
        nourishments of the project, including repair and restoration 
        work on the project under section 5(a) of the Act of August 18, 
        1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)).
            (2) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Covered project defined.--In 
        this subsection, the term ``covered project'' means an 
        authorized project for hurricane and storm damage reduction in 
        any one of the following locations:
                    (A) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida - Mid 
                Reach.
                    (B) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida - 
                North Reach.
                    (C) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida - 
                South Reach.
                    (D) Broward County, Florida - Segment II.
                    (E) Broward County, Florida - Segment III.
                    (F) Dade County, Florida - Main Segment.
                    (G) Dade County, Florida - Sunny Isles Segment.
                    (H) Duval County, Florida.
                    (I) Fort Pierce Beach, Florida.
                    (J) Lee County, Florida - Captiva.
                    (K) Lee County, Florida - Gasparilla.
                    (L) Manatee County, Florida.
                    (M) Martin County, Florida.
                    (N) Nassau County, Florida.
                    (O) Palm Beach County, Florida - Jupiter/Carlin 
                Segment.
                    (P) Palm Beach County, Florida - Delray Segment.
                    (Q) Palm Beach County, Florida - Mid Town.
                    (R) Palm Beach County, Florida - North Boca.
                    (S) Palm Beach County, Florida - Ocean Ridge.
                    (T) Panama City Beaches, Florida.
                    (U) Pinellas County, Florida - Long Key.
                    (V) Pinellas County, Florida - Sand Key Segment.
                    (W) Pinellas County, Florida -Treasure Island.
                    (X) Sarasota, Lido Key, Florida.
                    (Y) Sarasota County, Florida - Venice Beach.
                    (Z) St. Johns County, Florida - St. Augustine Beach.
                    (AA) St. Johns County, Florida - Vilano Segment.
                    (BB) St. Lucie County, Florida - Hutchinson Island.
            (3) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, 
        for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a project for 
        hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, the minimum estate 
        necessary for easements may not exceed the life of the project 
        nor be less than 50 years.

    (e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be construed to 
affect the requirements of section 103(d) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(d)).
SEC. 1146. SYSTEMWIDE IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK AND ENCROACHMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 
U.S.C. 701n(c)) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
            ``(2) Systemwide improvement plan.--

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                    ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding the status of 
                compliance of a non-Federal interest with the 
                requirements of a levee owner's manual described in 
                paragraph (1), or any other eligibility requirement 
                established by the Secretary related to the maintenance 
                and upkeep responsibilities of the non-Federal interest, 
                the Secretary shall consider the non-Federal interest to 
                be eligible for repair and rehabilitation assistance 
                under this section if--
                          ``(i) in coordination with the Secretary, the 
                      non-Federal interest develops a systemwide 
                      improvement plan, prior to the natural disaster, 
                      that--
                                    ``(I) identifies any items of 
                                deferred or inadequate maintenance and 
                                upkeep, including any such items 
                                identified by the Secretary or through 
                                periodic inspection of the flood control 
                                work;
                                    ``(II) identifies any additional 
                                measures, including repair and 
                                rehabilitation work, that the Secretary 
                                determines necessary to ensure that the 
                                flood control work performs as designed 
                                and intended;
                                    ``(III) includes specific timelines 
                                for addressing such items and measures;
                                    ``(IV) requires the non-Federal 
                                interest to be responsible for the cost 
                                of addressing the items and measures 
                                identified under subclauses (I) and 
                                (II); and
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> the 
                      Secretary--
                                    ``(I) determines that the systemwide 
                                improvement plan meets the requirements 
                                of clause (i) and the Secretary, acting 
                                through the District Commander, approves 
                                such plan; and
                                    ``(II) determines that the non-
                                Federal interest makes satisfactory 
                                progress in meeting the timelines 
                                described in subclause (III) of that 
                                clause.
                    ``(B) Grandfathered encroachments.--At the request 
                of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary--
                          ``(i) <<NOTE: Review.>> shall review 
                      documentation developed by the non-Federal 
                      interest showing a covered encroachment does not 
                      negatively impact the integrity of the flood 
                      control work;
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> shall make a 
                      written determination with respect to whether 
                      removal or modification of such covered 
                      encroachment is necessary to ensure the 
                      encroachment does not negatively impact the 
                      integrity of the flood control work; and
                          ``(iii) may not determine that a covered 
                      encroachment is a deficiency requiring corrective 
                      action unless such action is necessary to ensure 
                      the encroachment does not negatively impact the 
                      integrity of the flood control work.''; and
            (2) in paragraph (4)--
                    (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as 
                subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
                    (B) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so 
                redesignated) the following:

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                    ``(A) Covered encroachment.--The term `covered 
                encroachment' means a permanent nonproject structure 
                that--
                          ``(i) is located inside the boundaries of a 
                      flood control work;
                          ``(ii) is depicted on construction drawings or 
                      operation and maintenance plans for the flood 
                      control work that are signed by an engineer of 
                      record; and
                          ``(iii) is determined by the Secretary to be 
                      an encroachment of such flood control work.''.

    (b) Conforming Amendment.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Repeal.>> In general.--Section 3011 of the Water 
        Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 701n 
        note) is repealed.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents contained in 
        section 1(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act 
        of 2014 (128 Stat. 1194) is amended by striking the item 
        relating to section 3011.

    (c) <<NOTE: 33 USC 701n note.>> Transition.--The amendments made by 
this section shall have no effect on any written agreement signed by the 
Secretary and a non-Federal interest pursuant to paragraph (2) of 
section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) (as in 
effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), if the non-
Federal interest otherwise continues to meet the requirements of that 
paragraph (as so in effect).

    (d) <<NOTE: 33 USC 701n note.>> Participation in Preparedness 
Exercises.--The Secretary may not condition the eligibility of a non-
Federal interest for rehabilitation assistance under section 5 of the 
Act of August 18, 1941(33 U.S.C. 701n), on the participation of the non-
Federal interest in disaster preparedness exercises that are unrelated 
to necessary repairs, rehabilitation, maintenance, and upkeep of a flood 
control work.
SEC. 1147. REMOTE AND SUBSISTENCE HARBORS.

    Section 2006 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 
U.S.C. 2242) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (1) through 
        (3) and inserting the following:
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Hawaii. Alaska. Territories.>> the project 
        would be located in the State of Hawaii or Alaska, the 
        Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of the 
        Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, or 
        American Samoa; and
            ``(2)(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> over 80 percent of the 
        goods transported through the harbor would be consumed within 
        the United States, as determined by the Secretary, including 
        consideration of information provided by the non-Federal 
        interest; or
            ``(B) the long-term viability of the community in which the 
        project is located, or the long-term viability of a community 
        that is located in the region that is served by the project and 
        that will rely on the project, would be threatened without the 
        harbor and navigation improvement.''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``benefits of the project to'' and inserting 
                ``benefits of the project to any of''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting ``; or''.

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SEC. 1148. TREATMENT OF PROJECTS IN COVERED COMMUNITIES.

    (a) <<NOTE: Studies.>> In General.--In carrying out feasibility 
studies for projects that serve a covered community, the Secretary shall 
select 10 such studies and include in those studies the calculation of 
an alternative benefit-cost ratio for the project in order to equitably 
compare such project to projects carried out in the contiguous States of 
the United States and the District of Columbia.

    (b) Evaluation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall--
            (1) compute the benefit-cost ratio for the project in 
        accordance with current law and guidance;
            (2) if different from the ratio described in paragraph (1), 
        compute an alternative benefit-cost ratio by adjusting the 
        construction costs for the project to reflect what construction 
        costs would be if the project were carried out in a comparable 
        community in the contiguous States that is nearest to the 
        community in which the project will be carried out;
            (3) include in the documentation associated with the 
        feasibility study for the project the ratios calculated under 
        paragraph (1) and paragraph (2); and
            (4) compare the alternative benefit-cost ratio calculated 
        under paragraph (2) to the standard benefit-cost ratios 
        calculated for each project alternative.

    (c) Notification.--
            (1) In general.--If the tentatively selected plan for a 
        project yields a benefit-cost ratio less than unity for the 
        project and results in the discontinuation of the project, the 
        Secretary shall provide written notice to the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate.
            (2) Inclusion.--In any written notice provided under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include for the project a 
        comparison of the benefit-cost ratios described in subsection 
        (b)(4).

    (d) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Report.--After carrying out subsection (a), 
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that summarizes for 
each project the comparisons of the benefit-cost ratios described in 
subsection (b)(4).

    (e) Covered Community Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
community'' means a community located in the State of Hawaii, the State 
of Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, or 
American Samoa.
SEC. 1149. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2321 note.>> REMOTE OPERATIONS AT CORPS 
                          DAMS.

     <<NOTE: Time period. Notification.>> During the 6-year period 
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, with respect to a water 
resources development project owned, operated, or managed by the Corps 
of Engineers, the Secretary is authorized to use remote operation 
activities at a navigation or hydroelectric power generating facility at 
such project as a replacement for activities performed, as of the date 
of enactment of this Act, by personnel under the direction of the 
Secretary at such project, only after the Secretary provides written 
notice to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate that--

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            (1) use of the remote operation activities--
                    (A) does not affect activities described in section 
                314 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33 
                U.S.C. 2321);
                    (B) will address any cyber and physical security 
                risks to such project in accordance with applicable 
                Federal law and agency guidance; and
                    (C) is necessary to increase the availability and 
                capacity, as applicable, of such project, including a 
                project on a lower use waterway; and
            (2) the remote operation activities were developed under a 
        public process that included engagement with such personnel and 
        other stakeholders who may be affected by the use of such 
        activities.
SEC. 1150. REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT.

    (a) Initial Report.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and 
        Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committees on Environment and Public Works and Appropriations of 
        the Senate a report detailing the status of the reports 
        described in paragraph (2).
            (2) Reports described.--The reports described in this 
        paragraph are the following:
                    (A) The comprehensive backlog and operation and 
                maintenance report required under section 1001(b)(2) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
                579a(b)(2)).
                    (B) The report on managed aquifer recharge required 
                under section 8108(d) of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2357(d)).
                    (C) The plan on beneficial use of dredged material 
                required under section 8130(a) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3717).
                    (D) The updated report on Corps of Engineers 
                Reservoirs required under section 8153 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3734).
                    (E) The report on dredge capacity required under 
                section 8205 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                2022 (136 Stat. 3754).
                    (F) The report on the assessment of the consequences 
                of changing operation and maintenance responsibilities 
                required under section 8206 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756).
                    (G) The report on the western infrastructure study 
                required under section 8208 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756).
                    (H) The report on excess lands for Whittier Narrows 
                Dam, California, required under section 8213 of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 
                3758).
                    (I) The report on recreational boating in the Great 
                Lakes basin required under section 8218 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3761).
                    (J) The report on the disposition study on 
                hydropower in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, required 
                under section

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                8220 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
                Stat 3762).
                    (K) The report on corrosion prevention activities 
                required under section 8234 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3767).
                    (L) The report on mitigation for fish and wildlife 
                and wetlands losses required under section 2036(b) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 
                1092).
                    (M) The report on expediting hydropower at Corps of 
                Engineers facilities required under section 1008(c) of 
                the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 
                (33 U.S.C. 2321b).
                    (N) The report on divestment authority required 
                under section 164(c) of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2668).
                    (O) The report on antecedent hydrologic conditions 
                required under section 226(a) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2697).
                    (P) The report on the terrestrial noxious weed 
                control pilot program required under section 503(d) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 
                610 note).
                    (Q) The report on the Asian Carp prevention and 
                control pilot program required under section 509(a)(7) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 
                U.S.C. 610 note).
                    (R) The report on investments for recreation areas 
                required under section 8227(b) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3764).
                    (S) The report on solar energy opportunities 
                required under section 8232(b) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3766).
            (3) Elements.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        required under paragraph (1) the following information with 
        respect to each report described in paragraph (2):
                    (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of the status of 
                each such report, including if the report has been 
                initiated.
                    (B) The amount of funds that--
                          (i) have been made available to carry out each 
                      such report; and
                          (ii) the Secretary requires to complete each 
                      such report.
                    (C) <<NOTE: Assessment. Timeline.>> A detailed 
                assessment of how the Secretary intends to complete each 
                such report, including an anticipated timeline for 
                completion.
                    (D) Any available information that is relevant to 
                each such report that would inform the committees 
                described in paragraph (1).

    (b) <<NOTE: 33 USC 579g.>> Annual Reports.--
            (1) <<NOTE: President.>> In general.--Not later than 10 days 
        after the date on which the budget of the President for each 
        fiscal year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of 
        title 31, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and 
        Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committees on Environment and Public Works and Appropriations of 
        the Senate a report on the status of each covered report.

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            (2) Elements.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        required under paragraph (1) the following information:
                    (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of the status of 
                each covered report, including if each such report has 
                been initiated.
                    (B) The amount of funds that--
                          (i) have been made available to carry out each 
                      such report; and
                          (ii) the Secretary requires to complete each 
                      such report.
                    (C) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> A detailed assessment of 
                how the Secretary intends to complete each covered 
                report, including an anticipated timeline for 
                completion.
            (3) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publicly available.--The 
        Secretary shall make each report required under paragraph (1) 
        publicly available on the website of the Corps of Engineers.
            (4) Notification of committees.--The Secretary shall submit 
        to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
        House of Representatives and the Committee on the Environment 
        and Public Works of the Senate on an annual basis a draft of 
        each covered report.
            (5) Definition of covered report.--In this subsection, the 
        term ``covered report''--
                    (A) means any report or study required to be 
                submitted by the Secretary under this Act or any Act 
                providing authorizations for water resources development 
                projects enacted after the date of enactment of this Act 
                to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
                the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
                Environment and Public Works of the Senate that has not 
                been so submitted; and
                    (B) does not include a feasibility study (as such 
                term is defined in section 105(d) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d)).

    (c) <<NOTE: Deadline. 33 USC 2201 note.>> Prior Guidance.--Not later 
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall issue the guidance required pursuant to each of the following 
provisions:
            (1) Section 1043(b)(9) of the Water Resources Reform and 
        Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).
            (2) Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (33 U.S.C. 2351b).
            (3) Section 8107 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b note).
            (4) Section 8112 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a).
            (5) Section 8116 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (10 U.S.C. 7036 note).
            (6) Section 8136 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (10 U.S.C. 2667 note).
SEC. 1151. ALTERNATE SEAPORTS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that meeting the 
operation and maintenance needs at alternate seaports is important for 
the national security of the United States.
    (b) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Report.--Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate

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a report that includes an assessment of the operation and maintenance 
needs and backlog for Corps of Engineers projects at alternate seaports.
SEC. 1152. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN.

    Section 8309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3780) is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (b)(3); and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(c) Interim Pre-planned Flood Storage.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Compensation. Canada.>> In general.--The 
        Secretary, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, is 
        authorized to compensate, and make arrangements with, the 
        Government of Canada for reserving and operating 3,600,000 acre-
        feet of pre-planned flood storage per operating year at Hugh 
        Keenleyside Dam, including operations that the Government of 
        Canada may not be obligated to provide under the Columbia River 
        Treaty, to minimize the flood risk in the Columbia River Basin.
            ``(2) <<NOTE: Time periods. Effective date.>> Authorization 
        of appropriations.--To carry out this subsection, there is 
        authorized to be appropriated $37,600,000 for fiscal year 2025 
        and $37,600,000, adjusted for inflation beginning on August 1, 
        2024, for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, to remain 
        available until expended.
            ``(3) Sunset.--The authority to compensate, and make 
        arrangements with, the Government of Canada under this 
        subsection shall expire on August 31, 2027.

    ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Columbia river basin.--The term `Columbia River Basin' 
        means the entire United States portion of the Columbia River 
        watershed.
            ``(2) Columbia river treaty.--The term `Columbia River 
        Treaty' means the treaty relating to cooperative development of 
        the water resources of the Columbia River Basin, signed at 
        Washington January 17, 1961, and entered into force September 
        16, 1964.
            ``(3) Flood storage.--The term `flood storage' means the 
        usable space in a reservoir that is set aside for impounding and 
        releasing water for flood risk management or otherwise for 
        regulating stream flows to minimize flood risk.
            ``(4) Government of canada.--The term `Government of Canada' 
        means the Government of Canada, a Canadian Province, or a 
        subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
            ``(5) Operating year.--The term `operating year' means a 12-
        month period beginning on August 1 and ending on July 31.
            ``(6) U.S. entity.--The term `U.S. entity' means the entity 
        designated by the United States under Article XIV of the 
        Columbia River Treaty.''.
SEC. 1153. CHALLENGE COST-SHARING PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT OF 
                          RECREATION FACILITIES.

    Section 225 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 
U.S.C. 2328) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``To implement'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) In general.--To implement''.

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                    (B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking 
                ``non-Federal public and private entities'' and 
                inserting ``non-Federal public entities and private 
                nonprofit entities''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Requirements.--Before entering into an agreement under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that the non-Federal 
        public entity or private nonprofit entity has the authority and 
        capability--
                    ``(A) to carry out the terms of the agreement; and
                    ``(B) to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of 
                a failure to perform.'';
            (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    ``(c) User Fees.--
            ``(1) Collection of fees.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may allow a non-
                Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity that 
                has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection (b) 
                to collect user fees for the use of developed recreation 
                sites and facilities, whether developed or constructed 
                by the non-Federal public entity or private nonprofit 
                entity or the Department of the Army.
                    ``(B) Use of visitor reservation services.--
                          ``(i) In general.--A non-Federal public entity 
                      or a private nonprofit entity described in 
                      subparagraph (A) may use, to manage fee 
                      collections and reservations under this section, 
                      any visitor reservation service that the Secretary 
                      has provided for by contract or interagency 
                      agreement, subject to such terms and conditions as 
                      the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
                          ``(ii) Transfer.--The Secretary may transfer, 
                      or cause to be transferred by another Federal 
                      agency, to a non-Federal public entity or a 
                      private nonprofit entity described in subparagraph 
                      (A) user fees received by the Secretary or other 
                      Federal agency under a visitor reservation service 
                      described in clause (i) for recreation facilities 
                      and natural resources managed by the non-Federal 
                      public entity or private nonprofit entity pursuant 
                      to a cooperative agreement entered into under 
                      subsection (b).
            ``(2) Use of fees.--
                    ``(A) In general.--A non-Federal public entity or 
                private nonprofit entity that collects a user fee under 
                paragraph (1)--
                          ``(i) may retain up to 100 percent of the fees 
                      collected, as determined by the Secretary; and
                          ``(ii) notwithstanding section 210(b)(4) of 
                      the Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-
                      3(b)(4)), shall use any retained amounts for 
                      operation, maintenance, and management activities 
                      relating to recreation and natural resources at 
                      recreation site at which the fee is collected.
                    ``(B) Requirements.--The use by a non-Federal public 
                entity or private nonprofit entity of user fees 
                collected under paragraph (1)--
                          ``(i) shall remain subject to the direction 
                      and oversight of the Secretary; and

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                          ``(ii) shall not affect any existing third-
                      party property interest, lease, or agreement with 
                      the Secretary.
            ``(3) Terms and conditions.--The authority of a non-Federal 
        public entity or private nonprofit entity under this subsection 
        shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary 
        determines to be necessary to protect the interests of the 
        United States.''; and
            (3) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) by striking ``For purposes'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes''; and
                    (B) by striking ``non-Federal public and private 
                entities. Any funds received by the Secretary under this 
                section'' and inserting the following: ``non-Federal 
                public entities, private nonprofit entities, and other 
                private entities.
            ``(2) Deposit of funds.--Any funds received by the Secretary 
        under this subsection''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Non-federal public entity.--The term `non-Federal 
        public entity' means a non-Federal public entity as defined in 
        the memorandum issued by the Corp of Engineers on April 4, 2018, 
        and titled `Implementation Guidance for Section 1155, Management 
        of Recreation Facilities, of the Water Resources Development Act 
        (WRDA) of 2016, Public Law 114-322'.
            ``(2) Private nonprofit entity.--The term `private nonprofit 
        entity' means an organization that is described in section 
        501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from 
        taxation under section 501(a) of that Code.''.
SEC. 1154. RETENTION OF RECREATION FEES.

    Section 210(b) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-
3(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and 
        all that follows through ``to establish'' and inserting 
        ``Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of the Army 
        may establish'';
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``vehicle. Such maximum 
        amount'' and inserting ``vehicle, which amount''; and
            (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) Use of funds.--The fees collected under this 
        subsection shall be credited to the currently applicable 
        appropriation, account, or fund of the Department of the Army as 
        discretionary offsetting collections, and shall be available 
        only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, 
        for the operation and maintenance of recreation sites and 
        facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, subject to 
        the condition that not less than 80 percent of fees collected at 
        recreation areas of a specific water resources development 
        project shall be used at such project.''.
SEC. 1155. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATED TO WATER DATA.

    It is the sense of Congress that, for the purpose of improving water 
resources management, the Secretary should--
            (1) develop and implement a framework for integrating, 
        sharing, and using water data;
            (2) identify and prioritize key water data needed to support 
        water resources management and planning, including--

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                    (A) water data sets, types, and associated metadata; 
                and
                    (B) water data infrastructure, technologies, and 
                tools;
            (3) in consultation with other Federal agencies, States, 
        Indian Tribes, local governments, and relevant stakeholders, 
        develop and adopt common national standards for collecting, 
        sharing, and integrating water data, infrastructure, 
        technologies, and tools;
            (4) ensure that water data is publicly accessible and 
        interoperable;
            (5) integrate water data and tools through nationwide 
        approaches to data infrastructure, platforms, models, and tool 
        development; and
            (6) support the adoption of new technologies and the 
        development of tools for water data collection, sharing, and 
        standardization.
SEC. 1156. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS.

    It is the sense of Congress that in carrying out any feasibility 
study, the Secretary should follow, to the maximum extent practicable--
            (1) the guidance described in the memoranda relating to 
        ``Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits in Feasibility 
        Studies'', dated April 3, 2020, and April 13, 2020, and signed 
        by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works and the Director of 
        Civil Works, respectively; and
            (2) the policies described in the memorandum relating to 
        ``Policy Directive - Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits in 
        Decision Document'' dated January 5, 2021, and signed by the 
        Assistant Secretary for Civil Works.

  Subtitle B-- <<NOTE: Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, 
  Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024. 33 USC 2201 
      note.>> Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, Water 
Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024
SEC. 1160. SHORT TITLE.

    This subtitle may be cited as the ``Grace F. Napolitano Priority for 
Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024''.
SEC. 1161. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2281d.>> DECLARATION OF POLICY.

    (a) In General.--It is the policy of the United States for the Corps 
of Engineers, consistent with applicable statutory authorities--
            (1) to maximize opportunities for water supply, water 
        conservation measures, and drought resiliency efforts at and in 
        the operation of water resources development projects;
            (2) in accordance with section 301(a) of the Water Supply 
        Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), to participate and cooperate with 
        States and local interests in developing water supplies for 
        domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes in 
        authorized connection with the construction, maintenance, and 
        operation of water resources development projects; and

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            (3) in coordination with non-Federal interests, to enable 
        the adoption of water conservation measures and drought 
        resiliency measures that are in alignment with the authorized 
        purposes of water resources development projects.

    (b) Full Consideration.--In support of subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall give full consideration to requests and proposals from non-Federal 
interests to utilize the authorities of the Corps of Engineers in 
furtherance of water supply features, water conservation measures, and 
drought resiliency efforts that are in alignment the authorized purposes 
of water resources development projects.
    (c) Limitation.--Nothing in this section--
            (1) affects, modifies, or changes--
                    (A) the authority of a State to manage, use, or 
                allocate the water resources of that State;
                    (B) any water right in existence on the date of 
                enactment of this Act;
                    (C) any existing water supply agreements between the 
                Secretary and the non-Federal interest;
                    (D) the authorized purposes of a water resources 
                development project; or
                    (E) any existing Corps of Engineers authorities;
            (2) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate 
        compact governing water;
            (3) diminishes the other priorities and the primary or 
        secondary missions of the Corps of Engineers; or
            (4) shall be interpreted to supersede or modify any written 
        agreement between the Federal Government and a non-Federal 
        interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1162. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2319 note.>> FORECAST-INFORMED RESERVOIR 
                          OPERATIONS.

    (a) In General.--In updating a water control manual for any 
reservoir constructed, owned, or operated by the Secretary, including a 
reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations 
for the use of storage allocated for flood control or navigation 
pursuant to section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (33 U.S.C. 709), 
the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, incorporate the 
use of forecast-informed reservoir operations, subject to the 
availability of appropriations.
    (b) Guidelines.--The Secretary, in coordination with relevant 
Federal and State agencies and non-Federal interests, shall issue clear 
and concise guidelines for incorporating the use of forecast-informed 
reservoir operations into water control manuals for reservoirs described 
in subsection (a).
    (c) Assessment.--
            (1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall carry out an 
        assessment of geographically diverse reservoirs described in 
        subsection (a) to determine the viability of using forecast-
        informed reservoir operations at such reservoirs.
            (2) Priority areas.--In carrying out the assessment 
        described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include an 
        assessment of--
                    (A) each reservoir located in the South Pacific 
                Division of the Corps of Engineers; and

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                    (B) reservoirs located in each of the Northwestern 
                Division and the South Atlantic Division of the Corps of 
                Engineers.
            (3) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection, the 
        Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal and State agencies 
        and non-Federal interests.

    (d) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section preempts or affects 
any State water law or any interstate compact governing water, or 
otherwise restricts, affects, or amends any other law or the authority 
of any department, instrumentality, or agency of the United States 
related to the operation of reservoirs described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1163. UPDATES TO CERTAIN WATER CONTROL MANUALS.

    Section 8109 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3702) is amended by inserting ``or that incorporate the use of 
forecast-informed reservoir operations into such manuals'' before the 
period at the end.
SEC. 1164. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2319 note.>> EMERGENCY DROUGHT 
                          OPERATIONS PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term 
``covered project'' means a project--
            (1) that is located in the State of California, the State of 
        Nevada, or the State of Arizona; and
            (2)(A) of the Corps of Engineers for which water supply is 
        an authorized purpose; or
                    (B) for which the Secretary develops a water control 
                manual under section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 
                (33 U.S.C. 709).

    (b) Emergency Operation During Drought.--Consistent with other 
authorized project purposes and in coordination with the non-Federal 
interest, in operating a covered project during a drought emergency in 
the project area, the Secretary may carry out a pilot program to operate 
the covered project with water supply as the primary project purpose.
    (c) Updates.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may update 
the water control manual for a covered project to include drought 
operations and contingency plans.
    (d) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary 
shall ensure that--
            (1) operations described in that subsection--
                    (A) are consistent with water management deviations 
                and drought contingency plans in the water control 
                manual for the covered project;
                    (B) impact only the flood pool managed by the 
                Secretary; and
                    (C) shall not be carried out in the event of a 
                forecast or anticipated flood or weather event that 
                would require flood risk management to take precedence;
            (2) to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary uses 
        forecast-informed reservoir operations; and
            (3) the covered project returns to the operations that were 
        in place prior to the use of the authority provided under that 
        subsection at a time determined by the Secretary, in 
        coordination with the non-Federal interest.

    (e) Contributed Funds.--The Secretary may receive and expend funds 
contributed by a non-Federal interest to carry out activities under this 
section.

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    (f) Report.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the pilot program carried out under 
        this section.
            (2) Inclusions.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        under paragraph (1) a description of the activities of the 
        Secretary that were carried out for each covered project and any 
        lessons learned from carrying out those activities.

    (g) Limitations.--Nothing in this section--
            (1) affects, modifies, or changes the authorized purposes of 
        a covered project;
            (2) affects existing Corps of Engineers authorities, 
        including authorities with respect to navigation, hydropower, 
        flood damage reduction, and environmental protection and 
        restoration;
            (3) affects the ability of the Corps of Engineers to provide 
        for temporary deviations;
            (4) affects the application of a cost-share requirement 
        under section 101, 102, or 103 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211, 2212, 2213);
            (5) supersedes or modifies any written agreement between the 
        Federal Government and a non-Federal interest that is in effect 
        on the date of enactment of this Act;
            (6) supersedes or modifies any amendment to an existing 
        multistate water control plan for the Colorado River Basin, if 
        applicable;
            (7) affects any water right in existence on the date of 
        enactment of this Act;
            (8) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate 
        compact governing water;
            (9) affects existing water supply agreements between the 
        Secretary and the non-Federal interest; or
            (10) affects any obligation to comply with the provisions of 
        any Federal or State environmental law, including--
                    (A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
                (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
                    (B) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
                U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and
                    (C) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 
                1531 et seq.).
SEC. 1165. LEVERAGING FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INCREASED WATER 
                          SUPPLY.

    Section 1118(i) of Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (43 
U.S.C. 390b-2(i)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the 
following:
            ``(2) Contributed funds for other federal reservoir 
        projects.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to 
                receive and expend funds from a non-Federal interest or 
                a Federal agency that owns a Federal reservoir project 
                described in subparagraph (B) to formulate, review, or 
                revise operational documents pursuant to a proposal 
                submitted in accordance with subsection (a) for such a 
                Federal reservoir project.

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                    ``(B) Federal reservoir projects described.--A 
                Federal reservoir project referred to in subparagraph 
                (A) is a reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized 
                to prescribe regulations for the use of storage 
                allocated for flood control or navigation pursuant to 
                section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (33 U.S.C. 
                709).''.

TITLE II-- <<NOTE: State listing.>> STUDIES AND REPORTS
SEC. 1201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES.

    (a) New Projects.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct a 
feasibility study for the following projects for water resources 
development and conservation and other purposes, as identified in the 
reports titled ``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources 
Development'' submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the 
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or 
otherwise reviewed by Congress:
            (1) Yavapai county, arizona.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Yavapai County, in the vicinity of the City of 
        Cottonwood, Arizona.
            (2) Clear lake, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Clear Lake, Lake County, 
        California.
            (3) Cosumnes river watershed, california.--Project for flood 
        risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and 
        related purposes, Cosumnes River watershed, California.
            (4) Eastman lake, california.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration and water supply conservation and recharge, Eastman 
        Lake, California.
            (5) Hesperia, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management, city of Hesperia, California.
            (6) Pillar point harbor, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management and storm damage risk reduction, Pillar Point Harbor, 
        California.
            (7) Pine flat dam, california.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, water supply, and recreation, Pine Flat Dam, Fresno 
        County, California.
            (8) Rialto channel, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rialto Channel, city of Rialto and vicinity, 
        California.
            (9) Salinas river, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Salinas River, California.
            (10) San bernardino, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management, city of San Bernardino, California.
            (11) San diego and orange counties, california.--Project for 
        flood and coastal storm risk management and ecosystem 
        restoration, San Diego and Orange Counties, California.
            (12) San diego bay, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management, including sea level rise, San Diego Bay, California.
            (13) San felipe lake and pajaro river, san benito county, 
        california.--Project for flood risk management, San Felipe Lake 
        and Pajaro River, San Benito County, California.

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            (14) San mateo, california.--Project for flood risk 
        management, including stormwater runoff reduction, City of San 
        Mateo, California.
            (15) Santa ana river, anaheim, california.--Project for 
        flood risk management, water supply, and recreation, Santa Ana 
        River, Anaheim, California.
            (16) Santa ana river, jurupa valley, california.--Project 
        for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Santa Ana River, 
        Jurupa Valley, California.
            (17) Sweetwater reservoir, california.--Project for 
        ecosystem restoration and water supply, Sweetwater Reservoir, 
        California.
            (18) Colorado springs, colorado.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration and flood risk management, Fountain Creek, Monument 
        Creek, and Templeton Gap Levee, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, 
        Colorado.
            (19) Connecticut shoreline, connecticut.--Project for 
        hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Connecticut 
        shoreline, Connecticut.
            (20) Enfield, connecticut.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, including restoring 
        freshwater brook floodplain, Enfield, Connecticut.
            (21) Hartford, connecticut.--Project for hurricane and storm 
        damage risk reduction, Hartford, Connecticut.
            (22) Park river conduit, city of hartford, connecticut.--
        Project for flood risk management, including stormwater 
        management, City of Hartford, Connecticut and vicinity.
            (23) Newington, connecticut.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Newington, Connecticut.
            (24) City of norwalk, connecticut.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of Norwalk, Connecticut, in the vicinity of the 
        Norwalk wastewater treatment plant.
            (25) Plymouth, connecticut.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, Plymouth, Connecticut.
            (26) Fairfield, connecticut.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rooster River, Fairfield, Connecticut.
            (27) Westport beaches, connecticut.--Project for hurricane 
        and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration, 
        Westport, Connecticut.
            (28) Windham, connecticut.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration and recreation, Windham, Connecticut.
            (29) Delaware inland bays watershed, delaware.--Project for 
        flood risk management, hurricane and storm risk reduction, and 
        ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization, 
        Delaware Inland Bays watershed, Delaware.
            (30) Town of milton, delaware.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Town of Milton, Delaware.
            (31) Wilmington, delaware.--Project for coastal storm risk 
        management, flood risk management, and hurricane and storm risk 
        reduction, City of Wilmington, Delaware.
            (32) Anacostia river bank and seawalls, district of columbia 
        and maryland.--Project for navigation, ecosystem restoration, 
        and recreation, including dredging and sediment management, 
        Anacostia River bank and seawalls, Washington, District of 
        Columbia, and Prince George's County, Maryland.

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            (33) Fletchers cove, district of columbia.--Project for 
        recreation, including dredging, Fletchers Cove, District of 
        Columbia.
            (34) East lake tohopekaliga, florida.--Project for flood 
        risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment 
        and debris management, East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida.
            (35) Florida spaceport system marine intermodal 
        transportation wharf, florida.--Project for navigation in the 
        vicinity of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
            (36) Lake conway, florida.--Project for flood risk 
        management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, including 
        sediment and debris management, Lake Conway, Florida.
            (37) Macdill air force base, tampa, florida.--Project for 
        hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem 
        restoration in the vicinity of MacDill Air Force Base, City of 
        Tampa, Florida.
            (38) Palatka barge port, putnam county, florida.--Project 
        for navigation, Palatka Barge Port, Putnam County, Florida.
            (39) Camp creek tributary, georgia.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, including stream 
        restoration, along the Camp Creek Tributary in Fulton County, 
        Georgia.
            (40) College park, georgia.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of College Park, Georgia.
            (41) Proctor creek, smyrna, georgia.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Proctor Creek, Smyrna, Georgia, including Jonquil 
        Driver Stormwater Park.
            (42) Tybee island, georgia.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Tybee 
        Island, Georgia, including by incorporating other Federal 
        studies conducted on the effect of the construction of Savannah 
        Harbor Channel on the shoreline of Tybee Island.
            (43) Guam.--Project for flood risk management and coastal 
        storm risk management, Guam.
            (44) Hawai`i kai, hawaii.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Hawai`i Kai, Hawaii.
            (45) Kaiaka-waialua watershed, hawaii.--Project for flood 
        risk management, Kaiaka-Waialua watershed, O`ahu, Hawaii.
            (46) Kaua`i, hawaii.--Project for flood risk management and 
        coastal storm risk management, County of Kaua`i, Hawaii.
            (47) Maui, hawaii.--Project for flood risk management and 
        ecosystem restoration, County of Maui, Hawaii.
            (48) Berwyn, illinois.--Project for comprehensive flood risk 
        management, City of Berwyn, Illinois.
            (49) Butterfield creek, illinois.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Butterfield Creek, 
        Illinois, including the villages of Flossmoor, Matteson, Park 
        Forest, and Richton Park.
            (50) Franklin park, illinois.--Project for flood risk 
        management, ecosystem restoration, and water supply, Village of 
        Franklin Park, Illinois.
            (51) Rocky ripple, indiana.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Town of Rocky Ripple, Indiana.

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            (52) Bayou rigaud to caminada pass, louisiana.--Project for 
        navigation, Bayou Rigaud to Caminada Pass, Louisiana.
            (53) Lake pontchartrain storm surge reduction project, 
        louisiana.--Project for hurricane and storm damage risk 
        reduction, Lake Pontchartrain, Orleans, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, 
        Livingston, St. James, St. John, St. Charles, Jefferson, and St. 
        Bernard Parishes, Louisiana.
            (54) Livingston parish flood protection, louisiana.--Project 
        for flood risk management, Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
            (55) Natchitoches, louisiana.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
            (56) New orleans metro area, louisiana.--Project for 
        ecosystem restoration and water supply, including mitigation of 
        saltwater wedges, for the City of New Orleans and metropolitan 
        area, Louisiana.
            (57) Coffeyville, kansas.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Coffeyville, Kansas.
            (58) Bullskin creek in shelby county, kentucky.--Project for 
        ecosystem restoration, including bank stabilization, Bullskin 
        Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky.
            (59) Cumberland river, crittenden county, livingston county, 
        and lyon county, kentucky.--Project for ecosystem restoration, 
        including bank stabilization, Cumberland River, Crittenden 
        County, Livingston County, and Lyon County, Kentucky.
            (60) Fulton county, kentucky.--Project for flood risk 
        management, including bank stabilization, Fulton County, 
        Kentucky.
            (61) Scott county, kentucky.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, including water supply, Scott County, Kentucky.
            (62) Hagaman chute, lake providence, louisiana.--Project for 
        navigation, including widening and sediment management, Hagaman 
        Chute, Lake Providence, Louisiana.
            (63) Baltimore inland flooding, maryland.--Project for 
        inland flood risk management, City of Baltimore and Baltimore 
        County, Maryland.
            (64) Maryland beaches, maryland.--Project for hurricane and 
        storm damage risk reduction and flood risk management in the 
        vicinity of United States Route 1, Maryland.
            (65) Ocean city, maryland.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Ocean City, Maryland.
            (66) Beaverdam creek, prince george's county, maryland.--
        Project for flood risk management, Beaverdam Creek, Prince 
        George's County, Maryland, in the vicinity of United States 
        Route 50 and railroads.
            (67) Cape cod canal, massachusetts.--Project for recreation, 
        Cape Cod Canal, in the vicinity of Tidal Flats Recreation Area, 
        Massachusetts.
            (68) Connecticut river, massachusetts.--Project for flood 
        risk management along the Connecticut River, Massachusetts.
            (69) Leominster, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of Leominster, Massachusetts.
            (70) Lower cobb brook, massachusetts.--Project for flood 
        risk management, Lower Cobb Brook, City of Taunton, 
        Massachusetts.

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            (71) Oak bluffs, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk 
        management, coastal storm risk management, recreation, and 
        ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization along 
        East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
            (72) Oak bluffs harbor, massachusetts.--Project for coastal 
        storm risk management and navigation, Oak Bluffs Harbor north 
        and south jetties, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
            (73) Squantum causeway, massachusetts.--Project for flood 
        and coastal storm risk management, Squantum, in the vicinity of 
        East Squantum Street and Dorchester Street Causeway, Quincy, 
        Massachusetts.
            (74) Sunset bay, charles river, massachusetts.--Project for 
        navigation, flood risk management, recreation, and ecosystem 
        restoration, including dredging, in the vicinity of Sunset Bay, 
        Charles River, cities of Boston, Watertown, and Newton, 
        Massachusetts.
            (75) Tisbury, massachusetts.--Project for coastal storm risk 
        management, including shoreline stabilization along Beach Road 
        Causeway, Tisbury, Massachusetts.
            (76) Town neck beach, sandwich, massachusetts.--Project for 
        flood risk management and coastal storm risk management, 
        including shoreline damage prevention and mitigation, Town Neck 
        Beach, town of Sandwich, Massachusetts.
            (77) Westport harbor, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk 
        management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and 
        navigation, including improvements to the breakwater at Westport 
        Harbor, Town of Westport, Massachusetts.
            (78) Ann arbor, michigan.--Project for water supply, Ann 
        Arbor, Michigan.
            (79) Brighton mill pond, michigan.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, Brighton Mill Pond, Michigan.
            (80) Cheboygan, michigan.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Little Black River, City of Cheboygan, Michigan.
            (81) Dearborn and dearborn heights, michigan.--Project for 
        flood risk management, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
            (82) Grand traverse bay, michigan.--Project for navigation, 
        Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.
            (83) Grand traverse county, michigan.--Project for flood 
        risk management and ecosystem restoration, Grand Traverse 
        County, Michigan.
            (84) Kalamazoo river watershed, michigan.--Project for flood 
        risk management and ecosystem restoration, Kalamazoo River 
        Watershed and tributaries, Michigan.
            (85) Ludington, michigan.--Project for coastal storm risk 
        management, including feasibility of emergency shoreline 
        protection, Ludington, Michigan.
            (86) Marysville, michigan.--Project for coastal storm risk 
        management, including shoreline stabilization, City of 
        Marysville, Michigan.
            (87) Mccomb, mississippi.--Project for flood risk 
        management, city of McComb, Mississippi.
            (88) Miles city, montana.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Miles City, Montana.
            (89) Pahrump, nevada.--Project for hurricane and storm 
        damage risk reduction and flood risk management, Pahrump, 
        Nevada.

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            (90) Berkeley heights, new providence, and summit, new 
        jersey.--Project for flood risk management, Township of Berkeley 
        Heights, Borough of New Providence, and City of Summit, New 
        Jersey.
            (91) Berry's creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Berry's Creek, New Jersey.
            (92) Fleischer brook, new jersey.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Fleischer Brook, New Jersey.
            (93) Great falls raceway, paterson, new jersey.--Project for 
        flood risk management and hydropower, Paterson, New Jersey.
            (94) Guttenberg, new jersey.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Guttenberg, New Jersey, in the vicinity of John F. 
        Kennedy Boulevard East.
            (95) Passaic river basin, new jersey.--Project for flood 
        risk management and ecosystem restoration, Bergen, Essex, 
        Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.
            (96) Passaic river, paterson, new jersey.--Project for 
        navigation and flood risk management, Passaic River, Paterson, 
        New Jersey.
            (97) Paulsboro, new jersey.--Project for navigation, Borough 
        of Paulsboro, New Jersey.
            (98) Village of ridgewood, new jersey.--Project for flood 
        risk management along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, 
        Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey.
            (99) Wolf creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Wolf Creek, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
            (100) Dona ana county, new mexico.--Project for water 
        supply, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
            (101) Nambe river watershed, new mexico.--Project for flood 
        risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment 
        and debris management, Nambe River Watershed, New Mexico.
            (102) Otero county, new mexico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Otero County, New Mexico.
            (103) Allegheny river, new york.--Project for navigation and 
        ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, New York.
            (104) Babylon, new york.--Project for flood risk management, 
        hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, navigation, and 
        ecosystem restoration, Town of Babylon, New York.
            (105) Bronx river, new york.--Project for flood risk 
        management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, 
        Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers, New York.
            (106) Brookhaven, new york.--Project for flood risk 
        management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and 
        ecosystem restoration, Town of Brookhaven, New York.
            (107) Highlands, new york.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Highland Brook (also known 
        as ``Buttermilk Falls Brook'') and tributaries, Town of 
        Highlands, Orange County, New York.
            (108) Inwood hill park, new york.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, Inwood Hill Park, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, Manhattan, 
        New York.
            (109) Islip, new york.--Project for flood risk management, 
        Town of Islip, New York.

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            (110) Oyster bay, new york.--Project for coastal storm risk 
        management and flood risk management in the vicinity of Tobay 
        Beach, Town of Oyster Bay, New York.
            (111) Pascack brook, rockland county, new york.--Project for 
        flood risk management, Pascack Brook, Rockland County, New York, 
        including the Village of Spring Valley.
            (112) Somers, new york.--Project for ecosystem restoration 
        and water supply, Town of Somers, New York.
            (113) Sparkill creek, orangetown, new york.--Project for 
        flood risk management and streambank erosion, Sparkill Creek, 
        Orangetown, New York.
            (114) Turtle cove, new york.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, Pelham Bay Park, Eastchester Bay, in the vicinity 
        of Turtle Cove, Bronx, New York.
            (115) Cape fear river and tributaries, north carolina.--
        Project for flood risk management, in the vicinity of Northeast 
        Cape Fear River and Black River, North Carolina.
            (116) Leland, north carolina.--Project for flood risk 
        management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, 
        including bank stabilization, for Jackeys Creek in the Town of 
        Leland, North Carolina.
            (117) Marion, north carolina.--Project for flood risk 
        management, including riverbank stabilization, along the Catawba 
        River, City of Marion, North Carolina.
            (118) Pender county, north carolina.--Project for flood risk 
        management in the vicinity of North Carolina Highway 53, Pender 
        County, North Carolina.
            (119) Pigeon river, north carolina.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Pigeon River, in the vicinity of the towns of Clyde 
        and Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina.
            (120) Coe creek, ohio.--Project for flood risk management, 
        Coe Creek, City of Fairview Park, Ohio.
            (121) Cold creek, ohio.--Project for ecosystem restoration, 
        Cold Creek, Erie County, Ohio.
            (122) Defiance, ohio.--Project for flood risk management, 
        ecosystem restoration, recreation, and bank stabilization, 
        Maumee, Auglaize, and Tiffin Rivers, Defiance, Ohio.
            (123) Dillon lake, muskingum county, ohio.--Project for 
        ecosystem restoration, recreation, and shoreline erosion 
        protection, Dillon Lake, Muskingum and Licking Counties, Ohio.
            (124) Geneva-on-the-lake, ohio.--Project for flood and 
        coastal storm risk management, ecosystem restoration, 
        recreation, and shoreline erosion protection, Geneva-on-the-
        Lake, Ohio.
            (125) Great miami river, ohio.--Project for flood risk 
        management, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, including 
        incorporation of existing levee systems, for the Great Miami 
        River, Ohio.
            (126) Jerusalem township, ohio.--Project for flood and 
        coastal storm risk management and shoreline erosion protection, 
        Jerusalem Township, Ohio.
            (127) Little killbuck creek, ohio.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, including aquatic invasive species management, 
        Little Killbuck Creek, Ohio.
            (128) Niles, ohio.--Project for flood risk management, 
        ecosystem restoration, and recreation, City of Niles, Ohio.

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            (129) Nine mile creek, cleveland, ohio.--Project for flood 
        risk management, Nine Mile Creek, Cleveland, Ohio.
            (130) Lake texoma, oklahoma and texas.--Project for water 
        supply, including increased needs in southern Oklahoma, Lake 
        Texoma, Oklahoma and Texas.
            (131) Sardis lake, oklahoma.--Project for water supply, 
        Sardis Lake, Oklahoma.
            (132) Siuslaw river, florence, oregon.--Project for flood 
        risk management and streambank erosion, Siuslaw River, Florence, 
        Oregon.
            (133) Willamette river, lane county, oregon.--Project for 
        flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Willamette 
        River, Lane County, Oregon.
            (134) Allegheny river, pennsylvania.--Project for navigation 
        and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania.
            (135) Borough of norristown, pennsylvania.--Project for 
        flood risk management, including dredging along the Schuylkill 
        River, in the Borough of Norristown and vicinity, Pennsylvania.
            (136) Borough of pottstown, pennsylvania.--Project for 
        alternate water supply, Borough of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
            (137) Philadelphia, pennsylvania.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration and recreation, including shoreline stabilization, 
        South Wetlands Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
            (138) West norriton township, pennsylvania.--Project for 
        flood risk management and streambank erosion, Stony Creek, in 
        the vicinity of Whitehall Road, West Norriton Township, 
        Pennsylvania.
            (139) Guayama, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Guamani, Guayama, Puerto Rico.
            (140) Naranjito, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Guadiana, Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
            (141) Orocovis, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico.
            (142) Ponce, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Inabon, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
            (143) Santa isabel, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Descalabrado, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.
            (144) Yauco, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Rio Yauco, Yauco, Puerto Rico.
            (145) Union county, south carolina.--Project for flood risk 
        management, water supply, and recreation, Union County, South 
        Carolina.
            (146) Davidson county, tennessee.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
            (147) Greene county, tennessee.--Project for water supply, 
        including evaluation of Nolichucky River capabilities, Greene 
        County, Tennessee.
            (148) Galveston bay, texas.--Project for navigation, 
        Galveston Bay, Texas.
            (149) Guadalupe county, texas.--Project for flood risk 
        management, Guadalupe County, including City of Santa Clara, 
        Texas.
            (150) Harris county, texas.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Halls Bayou, Harris 
        County, Texas.

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            (151) Winooski river basin, vermont.--Project for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration, Winooski River basin, 
        Vermont.
            (152) Cedarbush creek, gloucester county, virginia.--Project 
        for navigation, Cedarbush Creek, Gloucester County, Virginia.
            (153) Chickahominy river, james city county, virginia.--
        Project for flood and coastal storm risk management, 
        Chickahominy River, James City County, Virginia.
            (154) James city county, virginia.--Project for flood risk 
        management and navigation, James City County, Virginia.
            (155) Timberneck creek, gloucester county, virginia.--
        Project for navigation, Timberneck Creek, Gloucester County, 
        Virginia.
            (156) York river, york county, virginia.--Project for flood 
        risk management and coastal storm risk management, York River, 
        York County, Virginia.
            (157) Grays bay, washington.--Project for navigation, flood 
        risk management, and ecosystem restoration, Grays Bay, Wahkiakum 
        County, Washington.
            (158) Wahkiakum county, washington.--Project for flood risk 
        management and sediment management, Grays River, in the vicinity 
        of Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington.
            (159) Wind, klickitat, hood, deschutes, rock creek, and john 
        day tributaries, columbia river, washington.--Project for 
        ecosystem restoration, Wind, Klickitat, Hood, Deschutes, Rock 
        Creek, and John Day tributaries, Columbia River, Washington.
            (160) Arcadia, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk 
        management, city of Arcadia, Wisconsin.
            (161) City of la crosse, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk 
        management, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
            (162) River falls, wisconsin.--Project for ecosystem 
        restoration, city of River Falls, Wisconsin.

    (b) Project Modifications.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct a 
feasibility study for the following project modifications:
            (1) Black warrior and tombigbee rivers, alabama.--
        Modifications to the project for navigation, Coffeeville Lock 
        and Dam, authorized pursuant to section 4 of the Act of July 5, 
        1884 (chapter 229, 23 Stat. 148; 35 Stat. 818), and portion of 
        the project for navigation, Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, 
        Alabama and Mississippi, consisting of the Demopolis Lock and 
        Dam on the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway, Alabama, authorized by 
        section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat. 17), 
        for construction of new locks to maintain navigability.
            (2) Luxapalila creek, alabama.--Modifications to the project 
        for flood risk management, Luxapalila Creek, Alabama, authorized 
        pursuant to section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 
        Stat. 307).
            (3) Osceola harbor, arkansas.--Modifications to the project 
        for navigation, Osceola Harbor, Arkansas, authorized under 
        section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577), 
        to evaluate the expansion of the harbor.
            (4) Farmington dam, california.--Modifications to the 
        project for flood control and other purposes, the Calaveras

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        River and Littlejohn Creek and tributaries, California, 
        authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 
        (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 902), for improved flood risk management 
        and to support water supply recharge and storage.
            (5) Humboldt harbor and bay, california.--Modifications to 
        the project for navigation, Humboldt Harbor and Bay, California, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of July 3, 1930 
        (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 932; 82 Stat. 732; 110 Stat. 3663), for 
        additional deepening and widening.
            (6) Madera county, california.--Modifications to the project 
        for flood risk management, water supply, and ecosystem 
        restoration, Chowchilla River, Ash Slough, and Berenda Slough, 
        Madera County, California, authorized pursuant to section 6 of 
        the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1595; 52 Stat. 
        1225).
            (7) Sacramento river integrated floodplain management, 
        california.--Modifications to the project for flood control, 
        Sacramento River, California, authorized by section 2 of the Act 
        of March 1, 1917 (chapter 144, 39 Stat. 949; 76 Stat. 1197), to 
        enhance flood risk reduction, to incorporate natural and nature-
        based features, and to incorporate modifications to the portion 
        of such project north of the Freemont Weir for the purposes of 
        integrating management of such system with the adjacent 
        floodplain.
            (8) San joaquin river basin, california.--Modifications to 
        the project for flood control, Sacramento-San Joaquin Basin 
        Streams, California, authorized pursuant to the resolution of 
        the Committee on Public Works of the House of Representatives 
        adopted on May 8, 1964 (docket number 1371), for improved flood 
        risk management, including dredging.
            (9) Thames river, connecticut.--Modifications to the project 
        for navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized by section 
        2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat. 13), to 
        increase authorized depth.
            (10) Waimea river, kaua`i, hawaii.--Modifications to the 
        project for coastal storm risk management and ecosystem 
        restoration, Waimea River, Kaua`i, Hawaii, authorized pursuant 
        to section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 
        701s), to improve protection provided by levees and flood 
        control features.
            (11) Chicago sanitary and ship canal dispersal barrier, 
        illinois.--Modifications to the project for Chicago Sanitary and 
        Ship Canal and Dispersal Barrier, Illinois, initiated under 
        section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
        U.S.C. 2309a; 118 Stat. 1352), for the construction of an 
        emergency access boat ramp in the vicinity of Romeoville, 
        Illinois.
            (12) East saint louis and vicinity, illinois.--Modifications 
        to the project for environmental restoration and recreation, 
        authorized by section 1001(18) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1052), to reevaluate levels 
        of flood risk management and integrate the Spring Lake Project, 
        as recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers issued on 
        December 22, 2004.
            (13) Delaware river mainstem and channel deepening, 
        delaware, new jersey, and pennsylvania.--Modifications to the 
        project for navigation, Delaware River Mainstem and

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        Channel Deepening, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, 
        authorized by section 101(6) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802; 113 Stat. 300; 114 Stat. 2602), to 
        increase the authorized depth.
            (14) Hanapepe river, hawaii.--Modifications to the project 
        for local flood protection, Hanapepe River, island of Kaua`i, 
        Hawaii, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 
        (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 903), for ecosystem restoration and to 
        improve protection provided by levees and flood control 
        features.
            (15) Laupahoehoe harbor, hawaii.--Modifications to the 
        project for navigation, Laupahoehoe Harbor, Hawaii, authorized 
        pursuant to section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 
        Stat. 486), for seawall repair and mitigation.
            (16) Calcasieu river and pass, louisiana.--Modifications to 
        the project for navigation, Calcasieu River and Pass, Louisiana, 
        authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 
        (74 Stat. 481; 121 Stat. 1126), including channel deepening and 
        jetty improvements.
            (17) Mississippi river and tributaries, ouachita river, 
        louisiana.--Modifications to the project for flood control of 
        the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its 
        improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 
        (chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), to include bank stabilization on 
        the portion of the project consisting of the Ouachita River from 
        Monroe to Caldwell Parishes, Louisiana.
            (18) Mississippi river and tributaries, ouachita river, 
        louisiana.--Modifications to the project for flood control of 
        the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its 
        improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 
        (chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), to study the feasibility of adding 
        62 miles of the east bank of the Ouachita River Levee System at 
        and below Monroe Parish to Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
            (19) New bedford, fairhaven, and acushnet, massachusetts.--
        Modifications to the project for hurricane-flood protection at 
        New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet, Massachusetts, authorized 
        by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 305), 
        for navigation improvements and evaluation of the current 
        barrier function.
            (20) Hodges village dam, oxford, massachusetts.--
        Modifications to the project for flood risk management, Hodges 
        Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts, authorized pursuant to 
        section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), 
        to add recreation and ecosystem restoration as a project 
        purpose, including in the vicinity of Greenbriar Park.
            (21) Holland harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the portion 
        of the project for navigation Holland (Black Lake), Michigan, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of June 14, 1880 
        (chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 46 Stat. 929; 49 
        Stat. 1036; 68 Stat. 1252), consisting of the Federal Channel of 
        Holland Harbor, for additional deepening.
            (22) Monroe harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the project 
        for navigation, Monroe Harbor, Michigan, authorized by the first 
        section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 930), 
        for additional deepening.

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            (23) Port huron, michigan.--Modifications to the project for 
        navigation, Channels in Lake Saint Clair Michigan, authorized by 
        the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (chapter 831, 49 
        Stat. 1036), for additional deepening at the mouth of the Black 
        River, Port Huron, Michigan.
            (24) Saint joseph harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the 
        portion of the project for navigation, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of June 14, 1880 
        (chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 49 Stat. 1036; 72 
        Stat. 299), consisting of the Federal Channel of Saint Joseph 
        Harbor, for additional deepening.
            (25) Saint marys river, michigan.--Modifications to the 
        project for navigation Middle and West Neebish channels, Saint 
        Marys River, Michigan, authorized by the first section of the 
        Act of June 13, 1902 (chapter 1079, 32 Stat. 361; 70 Stat. 54), 
        to bring the channels to a consistent depth.
            (26) Bayonne, new jersey.--Modifications to the project for 
        navigation, Jersey Flats and Bayonne, New Jersey, authorized by 
        the first section of the Act of September 22, 1922 (chapter 427, 
        42 Stat. 1038), for improvements to the navigation channel, 
        including channel extension, widening, and deepening, in the 
        vicinity of Bayonne, New Jersey.
            (27) Surry mountain lake dam, new hampshire.--Modifications 
        to the project for flood protection and recreation, Surry 
        Mountain Lake dam, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act 
        of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1572; 52 Stat. 1216; 58 
        Stat. 892), to add ecosystem restoration as a project purpose, 
        and to install the proper gates and related equipment at Surry 
        Mountain Lake to support stream flow augmentation releases.
            (28) Long beach, new york.--Modifications to the project for 
        storm damage reduction, Atlantic Coast of Long Island from Jones 
        Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, Long Beach Island, New York, 
        authorized by section 101(a)(21) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3665), to include additional 
        replacement of beach groins to offer storm protection, erosion 
        prevention, and reduce the need for future renourishment.
            (29) Bald head island, north carolina.--Modifications to the 
        project for hurricane-flood control protection, Cape Fear to the 
        North Carolina-South Carolina State line, North Carolina, 
        authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1966 (80 
        Stat. 1419), to add coastal storm risk management and hurricane 
        and storm damage risk reduction, including shoreline 
        stabilization, as an authorized purpose of the project for the 
        village of Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
            (30) Mosquito creek lake, trumbull county, ohio.--
        Modifications to the project for flood risk management and water 
        supply, Mosquito Creek Lake, Trumbull County, Ohio.
            (31) Reno beach-howard farms, ohio.--Modifications to the 
        project for flood control, Reno Beach-Howard Farms, Ohio, 
        authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 
        Stat. 1178), to improve project levees and to provide flood 
        damage risk reduction to the portions of Jerusalem Township, 
        Ohio, not currently benefited by the project.
            (32) Delaware river, mantua creek (fort mifflin) and marcus 
        hook, pennsylvania.--Modifications to the project for

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        navigation, Delaware River, Philadelphia to the sea, authorized 
        by the first section of the Act of June 25, 1910 (chapter 382, 
        36 Stat. 637; 46 Stat. 921; 49 Stat. 1030; 52 Stat. 803; 59 
        Stat. 14; 68 Stat. 1249; 72 Stat. 297), to deepen the anchorage 
        areas at Mantua Creek (Fort Mifflin) and Marcus Hook.
            (33) Little conemaugh, stonycreek, and conemaugh rivers, 
        pennsylvania.--Modifications to the project for ecosystem 
        restoration, recreation, and flood risk management, Little 
        Conemaugh, Stonycreek, and Conemaugh rivers, Pennsylvania.
            (34) Charleston, south carolina.--Modifications to the 
        project for navigation, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 
        authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709), including improvements to address 
        potential or actual changed conditions on that portion of the 
        project that serves the North Charleston Terminal.
            (35) Addicks and barker reservoirs, texas.--Modifications to 
        the project for flood risk management, Addicks and Barker 
        Reservoirs, Texas, authorized pursuant to the project for 
        Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, Texas, under section 3a of 
        the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1414; 68 Stat. 
        1258).
            (36) Galveston bay area, texas.--Modifications to the 
        following projects for deepening and associated dredged material 
        placement, disposal, and environmental mitigation navigation:
                    (A) The project for navigation, Galveston Bay Area, 
                Texas City Channel, Texas, authorized by section 201 of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
                4090).
                    (B) The project for navigation and environmental 
                restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, 
                Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(30) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666).
                    (C) The project for navigation, Galveston Harbor 
                Channel Extension Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation 
                Channels, Texas, authorized by section 1401(1) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 
                3836).
                    (D) The project for navigation, Houston Ship Channel 
                Expansion Channel Improvement Project, Harris, Chambers, 
                and Galveston Counties, Texas, authorized by section 
                401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 
                (134 Stat. 2734).
            (37) Galveston harbor channel extension project, houston-
        galveston navigation channels, texas.--Modifications to the 
        project for navigation, Galveston Harbor Channel Extension 
        Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas, 
        authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3836), to include further deepening and 
        extension of the Federal channel and Turning Basin 2.
            (38) Gathright reservoir and falling spring dam, virginia.--
        Modifications to the project for navigation and flood control, 
        Gathright Reservoir and Falling Spring dam, Virginia, authorized 
        by section 10 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 645), 
        to include recreation as an authorized project purpose.

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            (39) Mount st. helens sediment control, washington.--
        Modifications to the project for sediment control and 
        navigation, Mount St. Helens, Washington, authorized by chapter 
        IV of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1985 (99 
        Stat. 318; 114 Stat. 2612), to include dredging to address flood 
        risk management and navigation for federally authorized channels 
        on the Cowlitz River and at the confluence of the Cowlitz and 
        Columbia Rivers.
            (40) Monongahela river, west virginia.--Modifications to the 
        project for recreation, Monongahela River, West Virginia.

    (c) Special Rule.--Each study authorized by subsection (b) shall be 
considered a new phase investigation and afforded the same treatment as 
a general reevaluation.
    (d) Special Rule, St. Marys River, Michigan.--The cost of the study 
under subsection (b)(25) shall be at Federal expense.
    (e) Authorization of Feasibility Studies for Projects From CAP 
Authorities.--
            (1) Cedar point seawall, scituate, massachusetts.--
                    (A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a 
                feasibility study for the project for hurricane and 
                storm damage risk reduction, Cedar Point Seawall, 
                Scituate, Massachusetts.
                    (B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A), 
                the Secretary shall use any relevant information from 
                the project described in that paragraph that was carried 
                out under section 3 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 
                U.S.C. 426g).
            (2) Jones levee, pierce county, washington.--
                    (A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a 
                feasibility study for the project for flood risk 
                management, Jones Levee, Pierce County, Washington.
                    (B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A), 
                the Secretary shall use any relevant information from 
                the project described in that paragraph that was carried 
                out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 
                (33 U.S.C. 701s).
            (3) Hatch, new mexico.--
                    (A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a 
                feasibility study for the project for flood risk 
                management, Hatch, New Mexico.
                    (B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A), 
                the Secretary shall use any relevant information from 
                the project described in that paragraph that was carried 
                out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 
                (33 U.S.C. 701s).
            (4) Fort george inlet, jacksonville, florida.--
                    (A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a 
                feasibility study to modify the project for navigation, 
                Fort George Inlet, Jacksonville, Florida, to include 
                navigation improvements or shoreline erosion prevention 
                or mitigation as a result of the project.
                    (B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A), 
                the Secretary shall use any relevant information from 
                the project described in that paragraph that was carried 
                out under section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 
                1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i).

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SEC. 1202. <<NOTE: Determination.>> EXPEDITED MODIFICATION OF 
                          EXISTING FEASIBILITY STUDIES.

    The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the following 
feasibility studies, as modified by this section, and if the Secretary 
determines that a project that is the subject of the feasibility study 
is justified in the completed report, may proceed directly to 
preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project:
            (1) Mare island strait, california.--The study for 
        navigation, Mare Island Straight channel, authorized by section 
        406 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 
        323; 136 Stat. 3753), is modified to authorize the Secretary to 
        consider the benefits of deepening the channel to support 
        activities of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
        Guard is operating.
            (2) Savannah harbor, georgia.--Section 8201(b)(4) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3750) is 
        amended by striking ``, without evaluation of additional 
        deepening'' and inserting ``, including evaluation of additional 
        deepening''.
            (3) Honolulu harbor, hawaii.--The study to modify the 
        project for navigation, Honolulu, Hawaii, authorized by the 
        first section of the Act of March 3, 1905 (chapter 1482, 33 
        Stat. 1146; 136 Stat. 3750), is modified to authorize the 
        Secretary to consider the benefits of the project modification 
        on disaster resilience and enhanced national security from 
        utilization of the harbor by the Department of Defense.
            (4) Alexandria to the gulf of mexico, louisiana.--The study 
        for flood control, navigation, wetland conservation and 
        restoration, wildlife habitat, commercial and recreational 
        fishing, saltwater intrusion, freshwater and sediment diversion, 
        and other purposes, in the area drained by the intercepted 
        drainage system of the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee, 
        from Alexandria, Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico, being carried 
        out under Committee Resolution 2535 of the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives, adopted July 23, 1997, is modified to include 
        the parishes of Pointe Coupee, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson 
        Davis, Acadia, Iberville, and Cameron within the scope of the 
        study.
            (5) Saw mill river, new york.--The study for flood risk 
        management and ecosystem restoration to address areas in the 
        City of Yonkers and the Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson within 
        the 100-year flood zone, Saw Mill River, New York, authorized by 
        section 8201(a)(70) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (136 Stat. 3748), is modified to authorize the Secretary to 
        include within the scope of the study areas surrounding the City 
        of Yonkers and the Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson and the 
        Village of Elmsford and the Village of Ardsley.
SEC. 1203. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.

    (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Feasibility Studies.--The Secretary 
shall expedite the completion of a feasibility study or general 
reevaluation report (as applicable) for each of the following projects, 
and if the Secretary determines that the project is justified in a 
completed report, may proceed directly to preconstruction planning, 
engineering, and design of the project:

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            (1) Project for flood risk management, Upper Guyandotte 
        River Basin, West Virginia.
            (2) Project for flood risk management, Kanawha River Basin, 
        West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
            (3) Project for flood risk management, Cave Buttes Dam, 
        Phoenix, Arizona.
            (4) Project for flood risk management, McMicken Dam and 
        Trilby Wash, Maricopa County, Arizona.
            (5) Project for ecosystem restoration, Rio Salado Oeste, 
        Phoenix, Arizona.
            (6) Modifications to the portion of the project for flood 
        control, water conservation, and related purposes, Russian River 
        Basin, California, consisting of the Coyote Valley Dam, 
        authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 
        Stat. 177; 130 Stat. 1682), to add environmental restoration as 
        a project purpose and to increase water supply and improve 
        reservoir operations.
            (7) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem 
        restoration, Lower San Joaquin River, Lathrop and Manteca, 
        California, as described in section 1322(b)(2)(F) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1707).
            (8) Project for flood risk management, Lower San Joaquin 
        River, San Joaquin Valley, California.
            (9) Beneficial use opportunities at the Petaluma River Marsh 
        Restoration project, California.
            (10) Modifications to Pine Flat Dam, California, authorized 
        pursuant to a 1964 Congressional Resolution of the House 
        Committee on Public Works, and constructed pursuant to the Flood 
        Control Act of 1944.
            (11) Project for flood risk management, Stratford, 
        Connecticut.
            (12) Modifications to the Broward County Water Preserve 
        Areas Project, Broward County, Florida, to address costs that 
        exceed the maximum project cost pursuant to section 902 of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4183).
            (13) Modifications to Central and Southern Florida, Canal 
        111 (C-111) South Dade Project, Florida, authorized by section 
        401(7) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 
        2741).
            (14) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction 
        and coastal storm risk management, Volusia County, Florida, 
        authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, dated 
        February 16, 2000.
            (15) Project for flood risk management, Waimea River, County 
        of Kaua`i, Hawaii.
            (16) Modifications to the project for flood risk management, 
        Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, authorized by section 
        8201(b)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
        Stat. 3750).
            (17) Project for ecosystem restoration, flood risk 
        management, and recreation, Newport, Kentucky, authorized by 
        section 8201(a)(32) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (136 Stat. 3746).

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            (18) Project for navigation, Bayou Sorrel Lock, Louisiana, 
        authorized by the resolution of the United States Senate 
        Committee on Public Works on September 29, 1972, and the 
        resolution of the House of Representatives Committee on Public 
        Works on October 12, 1972.
            (19) Project for flood risk management, Mississippi River 
        and Tributaries, Morgan City, Lower Atchafalaya Basin, 
        Louisiana.
            (20) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction 
        and ecosystem restoration, Southwest Coastal Louisiana, 
        authorized by section 1401(8) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1715).
            (21) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem 
        restoration, Charles River, Massachusetts, authorized by section 
        8201(a)(35) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
        Stat. 3746).
            (22) General reevaluation report for the project for flood 
        risk management, Lower Saddle River Flood Protection, New 
        Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4119).
            (23) Project for flood risk management, Rahway River, 
        Rahway, New Jersey.
            (24) Project for flood risk management along the Peckman 
        River Basin in the townships of Verona (and surrounding area), 
        Cedar Grove, and West Caldwell, New Jersey, authorized by 
        section 8201(a)(58) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        2022 (136 Stat. 3747).
            (25) Project for flood risk management, Morris County, New 
        Jersey, authorized by section 8201(a)(59) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3747).
            (26) Northeast Levee System portion of the project for flood 
        control and other purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 
        authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 
        688, 49 Stat. 1573).
            (27) Project for navigation, Menominee River, Menominee, 
        Wisconsin.
            (28) General reevaluation report for the project for flood 
        risk management and other purposes, East St. Louis and Vicinity, 
        Illinois.
            (29) General reevaluation report for project for flood risk 
        management, Green Brook, New Jersey.
            (30) Project for ecosystem restoration, Imperial Streams 
        Salton Sea, California.
            (31) Modification of the project for navigation, Honolulu 
        Deep Draft Harbor, Hawaii.
            (32) Project for shoreline damage mitigation, Burns Waterway 
        Harbor, Indiana.
            (33) Project for hurricane and coastal storm risk 
        management, Dare County Beaches, North Carolina.
            (34) Modification of the project for flood protection and 
        recreation, Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire, including for 
        consideration of low flow augmentation.
            (35) Project for coastal storm risk management, Virginia 
        Beach and vicinity, Virginia.
            (36) Project for secondary water source identification, 
        Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of Columbia, 
        Maryland, and Virginia.

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    (b) Study Reports.--The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a 
Chief's Report or Director's Report (as applicable) for each of the 
following projects for the project to be considered for authorization:
            (1) Modification of the project for navigation, Norfolk 
        Harbors and Channels, Anchorage F segment, Norfolk, Virginia.
            (2) Project for ecosystem restoration, Claiborne and Millers 
        Ferry Locks and Dam Fish Passage, Lower Alabama River, Alabama.
            (3) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Surf City, 
        North Carolina.
            (4) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Nassau 
        County Back Bays, New York.
            (5) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Ala Wai, 
        Hawaii.
            (6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South 
        Florida Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Lake 
        Okeechobee Watershed Restoration, Florida.
            (7) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Amite 
        River and tributaries, Louisiana.
            (8) Project for ecosystem restoration, Biscayne Bay and 
        Southern Everglades, Florida, authorized by section 601 of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680).
            (9) Project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Los 
        Angeles River, California, authorized by section 1407(7) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1714).

    (c) Projects and Activities.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable, expedite completion of the following:
            (1) Project for flood control, Lower Mud River, Milton, West 
        Virginia, authorized by section 580 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3790; 114 Stat. 2612; 121 
        Stat. 1154).
            (2) Project for dam safety modifications, Bluestone Dam, 
        West Virginia, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act of 
        June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1586).
            (3) Project for flood risk management, Tulsa and West-Tulsa 
        Levee System, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, authorized by section 
        401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 
        2735).
            (4) Project for flood risk management, Little Colorado 
        River, Navajo County, Arizona.
            (5) Project for flood risk management, Rio de Flag, 
        Flagstaff, Arizona.
            (6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Va Shly'Ay Akimel, 
        Maricopa Indian Reservation, Arizona.
            (7) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration, Quincy Bay, 
        Illinois, Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program.
            (8) Major maintenance on Laupahoehoe Harbor, County of 
        Hawai`i, Hawaii.
            (9) Project for flood risk management, Green Brook, New 
        Jersey.
            (10) Water control manual update for water supply and flood 
        control, Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Globe, Arizona.
            (11) Repairs to recontour and stabilize the slope at Lake 
        Dardanelle Lock and Dam, Arkansas.
            (12) Project for environmental restoration, Hamilton 
        Airfield, California, authorized by section 101(b)(3) of the 
        Water

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        Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 279; 121 Stat. 
        1110).
            (13) Water control manual update for Oroville Dam, Butte 
        County, California.
            (14) Water control manual update for New Bullards Dam, Yuba 
        County, California.
            (15) Project for flood and storm risk management and 
        ecosystem restoration at the San Francisco International 
        Airport, California, authorized by section 142 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2930).
            (16) San Francisco Bay Beneficial Use Pilot Project, 
        California, being carried out under section 1122 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1645).
            (17) Project for flood risk management in Westminster, East 
        Garden Grove, California, authorized by section 401(2) of Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2735).
            (18) Comprehensive plan for the Chattahoochee River Basin 
        Program, authorized by section 8144 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3724).
            (19) Repairs to the project for flood risk management, 
        federally authorized levee, Grand Tower and Degognia and 
        Fountain Bluff Levee System, Illinois, in the vicinity of the 
        community of Cora.
            (20) Repairs to the project for flood risk management, 
        Covington levee system, Covington, Kentucky.
            (21) Project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam, 
        Tennessee River, Kentucky, authorized by section 101(a)(13) of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3664).
            (22) Project for flood risk management, Morgan City, 
        Louisiana.
            (23) Project for hurricane and storm risk reduction, Upper 
        Barataria Basin, Louisiana.
            (24) Project for ecosystem restoration, Mid-Chesapeake Bay, 
        Maryland.
            (25) Maintenance dredging for the Back River Channel 
        project, Weymouth, Massachusetts.
            (26) Project for navigation, Big Bay Harbor of Refuge, 
        Michigan.
            (27) Project for George W. Kuhn Headwaters Outfall, 
        Michigan.
            (28) Improvements to the Red Run Inter-County Drain 
        Restoration project, Macomb and Oakland Counties, Michigan.
            (29) Updated hydrologic analysis for the town of Estancia, 
        Torrance County, New Mexico.
            (30) Environmental impact statement to accompany the 
        feasibility study for the project for navigation, Wilmington 
        Harbor, North Carolina, conducted pursuant to section 203 of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231), and 
        conditionally authorized by section 403(a)(5) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2743).
            (31) Maintenance dredging at the Rocky River Harbor, Ohio.
            (32) The portion of the project for flood control and other 
        purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5 of 
        the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573), to bring 
        the Northwest Levee System into compliance with current flood 
        mitigation standards.

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            (33) <<NOTE: Puerto Rico.>> Project for hurricane and storm 
        damage risk reduction, San Juan Metropolitan Area Coastal Storm 
        Risk Management, Puerto Rico, authorized by section 8401(3) of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842).
            (34) Sediment management plan along the Missouri River, 
        Lewis and Clark Lake, South Dakota.
            (35) Project for navigation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
        Brazos River Floodgates and Colorado River Locks, Texas, 
        authorized by section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
            (36) <<NOTE: Virgin Islands.>> Project for hurricane and 
        storm damage risk reduction and shoreline erosion protection, 
        Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
            (37) Maintenance dredging of the federally authorized 
        navigation channels, Parrotts Creek, Jackson Creek, and Horn 
        Harbor, Virginia.
            (38) Project for navigation, Seattle Harbor Navigation 
        Improvement Project, Washington, authorized by section 1401(1) 
        of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3836), 
        deepening the East Waterway at the Port of Seattle.
            (39) Project for shoreline stabilization, Clarksville, 
        Indiana.

    (d) Continuing Authorities Programs.--The Secretary shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following 
projects:
            (1) Projects for flood control under section 205 of the 
        Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) for the following 
        areas:
                    (A) Ak-Chin Levee, Pinal County, Arizona.
                    (B) McCormick Wash, Globe, Arizona.
                    (C) Rose and Palm Garden Washes, Douglas, Arizona.
                    (D) Lower Santa Cruz River, Arizona.
                    (E) North, South, and Middle Fork, Kentucky River, 
                Kentucky, including the development of a flood warning 
                emergency evacuation plan.
                    (F) Swannanoa River watershed, Buncombe County, 
                North Carolina.
            (2) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration under section 
        206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 
        2330) for the following areas:
                    (A) Corazon de los Tres Rios del Norte, Pima County, 
                Arizona.
                    (B) Lake Elsinore, California.
            (3) Project for hurricane and storm damage reduction under 
        section 3 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g), 
        Stratford, Connecticut.
            (4) Project modifications for improvements to the 
        environment, under section 1135 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a), for the following 
        areas:
                    (A) Hayward Creek and Eaton Pond watershed, 
                Massachusetts.
                    (B) Smelt Brook Tributary to the Weymouth-Fore 
                River, Massachusetts.
                    (C) Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire.
            (5) Project for emergency streambank erosion and shoreline 
        protection under section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 
        U.S.C. 701r) for Muddy Creek, Otoe County, Nebraska.

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    (e) Tribal Partnership Program.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable, expedite completion of the following projects and 
studies in the following locations under the Tribal partnership program 
under section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 
U.S.C. 2269):
            (1) Maricopa (Ak-Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona.
            (2) Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, associated with the 
        Gila River Indian Community, Arizona.
            (3) Navajo Nation, Bird Springs, Arizona.

    (f) Watershed Assessments.--
            (1) Great lakes coastal resiliency study.--The Secretary 
        shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite the Great 
        Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study authorized by section 1219 of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3811; 134 
        Stat. 2683; 136 Stat. 3752).
            (2) Upper mississippi and illinois rivers.--The Secretary 
        shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of 
        the watershed assessment for flood risk management, Upper 
        Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, authorized by section 1206 of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1686; 134 
        Stat. 2687).

    (g) Expedited Prospectus.--The Secretary shall prioritize the 
completion of the prospectus for the United States Moorings Facility, 
Portland, Oregon, required for authorization of funding from the 
revolving fund established by the first section of the Civil Functions 
Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576).
    (h) Disposition Study.--The Secretary shall expedite completion of 
the disposition study for the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, 
Minnesota, pursuant to section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 
U.S.C. 549a).
SEC. 1204. <<NOTE: Reviews.>> EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF OTHER 
                          FEASIBILITY STUDIES.

    (a) Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening 
Project, Baytown, Texas.--The Secretary shall expedite the review and 
coordination of the feasibility study for the project for navigation, 
Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening 
Project, Baytown, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
    (b) Sabine-neches Waterway Navigation Improvement Project, Texas.--
The Secretary shall expedite the review and coordination of the 
feasibility study for the project for navigation, Sabine-Neches 
Waterway, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
    (c) La Quinta Expansion Project, Texas.--The Secretary shall 
expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the 
project for navigation, La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, Texas, 
under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2231(b)).
    (d) Raymondville Drain Project, Texas.--The Secretary shall expedite 
the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the project for 
flood control, Raymondville Drain Project, Lower Rio Grande Basin, 
Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
SEC. 1205. CORPS OF ENGINEERS REPORTS.

    (a) Report on Recreational Access for Individuals With 
Disabilities.--

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            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on access for individuals with 
        disabilities to covered recreational areas.
            (2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        submitted under paragraph (1)--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> existing policies or 
                guidance for complying with the requirements of the 
                Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 
                et seq.) at covered recreational areas;
                    (B) <<NOTE: List.>> a complete list of covered 
                recreational areas, and the status of each covered 
                recreational area with respect to compliance with the 
                requirements of such Act;
                    (C) identification of policy changes, internal 
                guidance changes, or changes to shoreline management 
                plans that may result in increased access for 
                individuals with disabilities to covered recreational 
                areas, including access to fishing-related recreational 
                activities at covered recreational areas;
                    (D) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of barriers that 
                exist for covered recreational areas to fully comply 
                with the requirements of such Act; and
                    (E) identification of specific covered recreational 
                areas that could be improved or modified to better 
                accommodate visitors with disabilities, including to 
                increase recreational fishing access for individuals 
                with disabilities.
            (3) Covered recreational area defined.--In this subsection, 
        the term ``covered recreational area'' means all sites 
        constructed, owned, operated, or maintained by the Secretary 
        that are used for recreational purposes.

    (b) Report on Turbidity in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on instances of high turbidity in a 
        reservoir in the Willamette Valley resulting from a drawdown in 
        the reservoir.
            (2) Scope.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 
        shall--
                    (A) collaborate with any relevant Federal, State, 
                and non-Federal entities;
                    (B) identify and report instances during the 10-year 
                period preceding the date of enactment of this Act in 
                which turbidity concerns have arisen following a 
                drawdown at a reservoir in the Willamette Valley, 
                including Foster Lake and Green Peter Lake;
                    (C) report on turbidity monitoring that the 
                Secretary performs during drawdowns to identify, and if 
                necessary correct, turbidity issues;
                    (D) <<NOTE: Summary.>> provide a summary of 
                turbidity monitoring records collected during drawdowns 
                with respect to which turbidity concerns have been 
                raised by the public, including a

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                comparison between turbidity prior to a drawdown, during 
                a drawdown, and following refilling;
                    (E) identify lessons learned associated with 
                turbidity resulting from drawdowns and indicate how 
                changes based on those lessons learned are being 
                implemented; and
                    (F) identify opportunities to minimize monetary 
                strains on non-Federal entities caused by increased 
                turbidity levels.

    (c) Report on Security at Soo Locks, Michigan.--
            (1) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a non-classified report that--
                    (A) highlights any security deficiencies that exist 
                with respect to the Soo Locks;
                    (B) highlights any supply chain, logistical, and 
                economic effects that would result from a malfunction or 
                failure of the Soo Locks;
                    (C) highlights any effects on the Great Lakes 
                Navigation System that would result from such a 
                malfunction or failure;
                    (D) highlights any potential threats to the 
                integrity of the Soo Locks;
                    (E) details the Corps of Engineers security measures 
                in place to protect the Soo Locks; and
                    (F) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Cost 
                estimates.>> contains recommendations, as necessary, and 
                cost estimates for such recommendations, for--
                          (i) strengthening security measures for the 
                      Soo Locks; and
                          (ii) reducing the effects on the supply chain 
                      that would result from a malfunction or failure of 
                      the Soo Locks.
            (2) Soo locks defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Soo 
        Locks'' means the locks at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, 
        authorized by section 1149 of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4254; 121 Stat. 1131).

    (d) Report on Florida Seagrass Rehabilitation.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter for 4 years, the 
        Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
        on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on any 
        planned or ongoing efforts to promote, rehabilitate, and enhance 
        the growth of seagrasses in Florida stormwater treatment areas.
            (2) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the 
        Secretary shall coordinate with relevant Federal, State, and 
        local agencies and other regional stakeholders.
            (3) Florida stormwater treatment area defined.--In this 
        subsection, the term ``Florida stormwater treatment area'' means 
        a stormwater treatment area in the State of Florida authorized 
        by or pursuant to section 601 of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680; 121 Stat. 1268; 132 Stat. 3786).

    (e) Report on Shoreline Use Permits.--

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            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report describing the use of the authority 
        under part 327 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, with 
        respect to the issuance of new, or modifications to existing, 
        shoreline use permits at the Table Rock Lake project of the 
        Corps of Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, authorized 
        as one of the multipurpose reservoir projects in the White River 
        Basin by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 52 
        Stat. 1218).
            (2) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        required under paragraph (1)--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Review.>> a review of existing 
                regulatory and administrative requirements related to 
                the lease, rent, sublease, or other usage agreement by a 
                permittee for permitted facilities under a shore19 line 
                use permit, including a floating, non-floating, or 
                fixed-floating structure;
                    (B) a description of the authority and public-
                interest rationale for such requirements, including 
                impacts on local businesses, property owners, and 
                prospective lessors, renters, or other contractual users 
                of such facilities; and
                    (C) a description of the authority for the transfer 
                of shoreline use permits upon transfer of the permitted 
                facility by sale or other means.

    (f) Report on Relocation.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the policies of the Corps of 
        Engineers relating to using property buyouts as part of coastal 
        storm risk management projects.
            (2) Requirements.--In developing the report under paragraph 
        (1), the Secretary shall consider ways in which current policies 
        on mandatory property buyouts may--
                    (A) diminish the incentives for local communities to 
                work with the Corps of Engineers; and
                    (B) increase vulnerabilities of communities to flood 
                risk, including communities described in the guidance 
                issued by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).

    (g) Report on Fuel Efficiency.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on fuel efficiency of each vessel 
        within the fleet of vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers.
            (2) Contents.--In the report submitted under paragraph (1), 
        the Secretary shall include the following:
                    (A) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of vessels that are 
                commercially available and may be used to carry out the 
                missions of the Corps of Engineers that can be 
                incorporated into the fleet of

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                vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers to increase fuel 
                efficiency of such fleet.
                    (B) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of modifications that can 
                be made to increase fuel efficiency of such fleet and 
                the associated cost of such modifications.
                    (C) <<NOTE: Cost analysis.>> A life cycle cost 
                analysis of replacing vessels owned by the Corps of 
                Engineers with vessels that are more fuel efficient.
                    (D) A description of technologies used or available 
                to the Secretary to evaluate fuel efficiency of each 
                vessel owned by the Corps of Engineers.
                    (E) A description of other opportunities to increase 
                fuel efficiency of each such vessel.
                    (F) A description of potential cost savings by 
                increasing fuel efficiency of such vessels.
                    (G) A description of State or local policies or 
                requirements regarding efficiencies or emissions of 
                vessels, or related technology, that the Secretary must 
                comply with at water resources development projects, and 
                any impact such policies and requirements have on 
                project costs.

    (h) Report on Boat Ramps.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report 
detailing--
            (1) the number of boat ramps constructed by the Secretary 
        that are located at a site constructed, owned, operated, or 
        maintained by the Secretary;
            (2) the number of such boat ramps that are operational; and
            (3) the number of such boat ramps that require maintenance 
        in order to be made operational.

    (i) Report on Bridge Inventory.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on bridges owned, operated, and 
        maintained by the Corps of Engineers.
            (2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        required under paragraph (1)--
                    (A) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of bridges carrying 
                passengers that are--
                          (i) not located in recreational areas; and
                          (ii) not required to be owned, operated, and 
                      maintained by the Corps of Engineers for the 
                      proper functioning of water resources development 
                      projects;
                    (B) a description of the location of such bridges 
                and applicable State authority or political subdivision 
                to which has requested such bridges may be transferred 
                or conveyed under section 109 of the River and Harbor 
                Act of 1950 (33 U.S.C. 534); and
                    (C) a description of measures taken by the Corps of 
                Engineers to reduce the number of bridges owned, 
                operated, and maintained by the Corps of Engineers.

    (j) Report on Minimum Real Estate Interest.--
            (1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
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        Resources Development Act of 2018, Congress has provided the 
        Secretary all of the authority, and all of the direction, needed 
        to acquire interests in real estate that are less than fee 
        simple title.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report indicating whether the Secretary 
        agrees with the sense of Congress in paragraph (1).
            (3) Disagreement.--Should the result of report required by 
        paragraph (2) be that the Secretary disagrees with the sense of 
        Congress in paragraph (1), not later than 1 year after the date 
        of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report specifying recommendations and 
        technical drafting assistance for statutory language that would 
        provide the Secretary the intended authority as expressed in 
        paragraph (1).

    (k) Report on Ice Jam Prevention and Mitigation.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on efforts by the Secretary to prevent 
        and mitigate flood damages associated with ice jams.
            (2) Inclusion.--The Secretary shall include in the report 
        under paragraph (1)--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of the 
                projects carried out pursuant to section 1150 of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 701s 
                note), if applicable; and
                    (B) a description of--
                          (i) the challenges associated with preventing 
                      and mitigating ice jams;
                          (ii) the potential measures that may prevent 
                      or mitigate ice jams, including the extent to 
                      which additional research and the development and 
                      deployment of technologies are necessary; and
                          (iii) actions taken by the Secretary to 
                      provide non-Federal interests with technical 
                      assistance, guidance, or other information 
                      relating to ice jam events; and
                          (iv) how the Secretary plans to conduct 
                      outreach and engagement with non-Federal interests 
                      and other relevant State and local agencies to 
                      facilitate an understanding of the circumstances 
                      in which ice jams could occur and the potential 
                      impacts to critical public infrastructure from ice 
                      jams.

    (l) Assessment.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out an assessment 
        of the extent to which the existing authorities and programs of 
        the Secretary allow the Corps of Engineers to construct water 
        resources development projects abroad.

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            (2) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report that--
                    (A) describes--
                          (i) the findings of the assessment under 
                      paragraph (1);
                          (ii) how each authority and program assessed 
                      under paragraph (1) has been used by the Secretary 
                      to construct water resources development projects 
                      abroad, if applicable; and
                          (iii) the extent to which the Secretary 
                      partners with other Federal agencies when carrying 
                      out such projects; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> includes any 
                recommendations that result from the assessment under 
                paragraph (1).
SEC. 1206. ANNUAL REPORT ON HARBOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS AND TRUST 
                          FUND EXPENDITURES.

    (a) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2238 note.>> In General.--On the date on which 
the budget of the President is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 
1105 of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2026, and for each 
fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report 
describing--
            (1) with respect to the fiscal year for which the budget is 
        submitted, the operation and maintenance costs associated with 
        harbors and inland harbors described in section 210(a)(2) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2238(a)(2)), 
        including a description of the costs required to achieve and 
        maintain the constructed width and depth for such harbors and 
        inland harbors and the costs for expanded uses at eligible 
        harbors and inland harbors (as defined in section 210(d)(2) of 
        such Act), on a project-by-project basis;
            (2) as of the date on which the report is submitted, 
        expenditures and deposits into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund 
        established under section 9505 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
        1986;
            (3) an identification of the amount of funding requested in 
        the budget of the President for the operation and maintenance 
        costs associated with such harbors and inland harbors, on a 
        project-by-project basis;
            (4) an explanation of how the amount of funding described in 
        paragraph (2) complies with the requirements of section 102 of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2238 
        note);
            (5) an identification of the unmet operation and maintenance 
        needs associated with such harbors and inland harbors, on a 
        project-by-project basis, that remains after accounting for the 
        amount identified under paragraph (3); and
            (6) a description of deposits made into the Harbor 
        Maintenance Trust Fund in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal 
        year of the applicable budget submission and the sources of such 
        deposits.

    (b) Additional Requirement.--In the first report required to be 
submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall identify,

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to the maximum extent practicable, transportation cost savings realized 
by achieving and maintaining the constructed width and depth for the 
harbors and inland harbors described in section 210(a)(2) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986, on a project-by-project basis.
    (c) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public Availability.--The Secretary shall 
make the report submitted under subsection (a) publicly available, 
including on a publicly available website.

    (d) <<NOTE: Repeals.>> Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Assessment of harbors and inland harbors.--Section 
        210(e)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
        U.S.C. 2238(e)(3)) is repealed.
            (2) Harbor maintenance trust fund deposits and 
        expenditures.--Section 330 of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 1992 (26 U.S.C. 9505 note) and the item related to such 
        section in the table of contents for such Act, are repealed.
SEC. 1207. CRAIG HARBOR, ALASKA.

    The cost of completing a general reevaluation report for the project 
for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska, authorized by section 1401(1) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1708) shall be at 
Federal expense.
SEC. 1208. <<NOTE: Determinations.>> STUDIES FOR MODIFICATION OF 
                          PROJECT PURPOSES IN THE COLORADO RIVER 
                          BASIN IN ARIZONA.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary shall carry out a study of a project of 
the Corps of Engineers in the Colorado River Basin in the State of 
Arizona to determine whether to include water supply as a project 
purpose of that project if a request for such a study to modify the 
project purpose is made to the Secretary by--
            (1) the non-Federal interest for the project; or
            (2) in the case of a project for which there is no non-
        Federal interest, the Governor of the State of Arizona.

    (b) Coordination.--The Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, 
shall coordinate with relevant State and local authorities in carrying 
out this section.
    (c) Recommendations.--If, after carrying out a study under 
subsection (a) with respect to a project described in that subsection, 
the Secretary determines that water supply should be included as a 
project purpose for that project, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a recommendation for the modification of the project 
purpose of that project.
SEC. 1209. BEAVER LAKE, ARKANSAS, REALLOCATION STUDY.

    The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a study for the 
reallocation of water supply storage, carried out in accordance with 
section 301 of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), for the 
Beaver Water District, Beaver Lake, Arkansas.
SEC. 1210. OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA.

    The Secretary--
            (1) shall--
                    (A) expedite the completion of the study of plans 
                for mitigation and beach restoration authorized by 
                section 414

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                of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 
                Stat. 2636); and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Plan.>> produce a report of the Chief of 
                Engineers with a recommended plan for mitigation and 
                beach restoration based on updated sediment sampling and 
                analysis; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> may, if the Secretary 
        determines that the mitigation and beach restoration plans 
        described in such study are technically feasible and 
        environmentally acceptable, proceed directly to preconstruction 
        planning, engineering, and design of the mitigation and beach 
        restoration work.
SEC. 1211. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS WATERSHED STUDY.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a study on the 
restoration of aquatic ecosystems in the Delaware Inland Bays watershed.
    (b) Requirements.--
            (1) In general.--In carrying out the study under subsection 
        (a), the Secretary shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> conduct a comprehensive 
                analysis of ecosystem restoration needs in the Delaware 
                Inland Bays watershed, including--
                          (i) saltmarsh restoration;
                          (ii) shoreline stabilization; and
                          (iii) stormwater management;
                    (B) identify sources for the beneficial use of 
                dredged materials; and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tion.>> recommend 
                feasibility studies for projects to address the needs 
                identified under this paragraph.
            (2) Natural or nature-based features.--To the maximum extent 
        practicable, a feasibility study that is recommended under 
        paragraph (1)(C) shall consider the use of natural features or 
        nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 
        1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 
        U.S.C. 2289a(a))).

    (c) Consultation and Use of Existing Data.--
            (1) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under 
        subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with applicable--
                    (A) Federal, State, and local agencies;
                    (B) Indian Tribes;
                    (C) non-Federal interests; and
                    (D) other stakeholders, as determined appropriate by 
                the Secretary.
            (2) Use of existing data.--To the maximum extent 
        practicable, in carrying out the study under subsection (a), the 
        Secretary shall use existing data provided to the Secretary by 
        entities described in paragraph (1).

    (d) Feasibility Studies.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct 
        feasibility studies recommended under subsection (b)(1)(C).
            (2) Congressional authorization.--The Secretary may not 
        begin construction for a project recommended by a feasibility 
        study described in paragraph (1) unless the project has been 
        authorized by Congress.

    (e) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that 
includes--

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            (1) the results of the study carried out under subsection 
        (a); and
            (2) a description of actions taken under this section, 
        including any feasibility studies conducted under subsection 
        (b)(1)(C).
SEC. 1212. SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that consistent 
nourishments of Lewes Beach, Delaware, are important for the safety and 
economic prosperity of Sussex County, Delaware.
    (b) General Reevaluation Report.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a general 
        reevaluation report for the project for Delaware Bay Coastline, 
        Roosevelt Inlet, and Lewes Beach, Delaware.
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Inclusions.--The general 
        reevaluation report under paragraph (1) shall include a 
        determination of--
                    (A) the area that the project should include; and
                    (B) how section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 
                1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i) should be applied with respect to 
                the project.
SEC. 1213. J. STROM THURMOND LAKE, GEORGIA.

    (a) Encroachment Resolution Plan.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary 
        shall prepare, and submit to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, an 
        encroachment resolution plan for a portion of the project for 
        flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife management, J. 
        Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia and South Carolina, authorized by 
        section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 58 
        Stat. 894).
            (2) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Limitation.--The encroachment 
        resolution plan under paragraph (1) shall only apply to 
        encroachments known to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as of 
        the effective date of this provision on the portion of the J. 
        Strom Thurmond Lake project lands that abut the six (6) former 
        Cottage Site properties, situated in Georgia and previously 
        disposed of by the United States, known as Keg Creek, Ridge 
        Road, Rousseau Creek, Soap Creek, Pistol Creek, and Elbert 
        County Subdivisions.

    (b) Contents.--Subject to subsection (c), the encroachment 
resolution plan under subsection (a) shall include--
            (1) a description of the nature and number of encroachments;
            (2) a description of the circumstances that contributed to 
        the development of the encroachments;
            (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of the impact of the 
        encroachments on operation and maintenance of the project 
        described in subsection (a) for its authorized purposes;
            (4) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of alternatives to the 
        removal of encroachments to mitigate any impacts identified in 
        the assessment under paragraph (3);
            (5) a description of any actions necessary or advisable to 
        prevent further encroachments; and
            (6) <<NOTE: Cost estimate. Timeline.>> an estimate of the 
        cost and timeline to carry out the plan, including actions 
        described under paragraph (5).

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    (c) Restriction.--To the maximum extent practicable, the 
encroachment resolution plan under subsection (a) shall minimize adverse 
impacts to private landowners while maintaining the functioning of the 
project described in that subsection for its authorized purposes.
    (d) Notice and Public Comment.--
            (1) To owners.--In preparing the encroachment resolution 
        plan under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the 
        Secretary identifies an encroachment, the Secretary shall notify 
        the owner of the encroachment.
            (2) To public.--The Secretary shall provide an opportunity 
        for the public to comment on the encroachment resolution plan 
        under subsection (a) before the completion of the plan.

    (e) Moratorium.--The Secretary shall not take action to compel 
removal of an encroachment covered by the encroachment resolution plan 
under subsection (a) unless Congress specifically authorizes such 
action.
    (f) Savings Provision.--This section does not--
            (1) grant any rights to the owner of an encroachment; or
            (2) impose any liability on the United States for operation 
        and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a) for 
        its authorized purposes.
SEC. 1214. ALGIERS CANAL LEVEES, LOUISIANA.

    Section 8340(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3795) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``resume operation, maintenance, repair, 
        rehabilitation, and replacement of the'' and inserting 
        ``operate, maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate all 
        features of the West Bank and Vicinity, New Orleans, Louisiana 
        Hurricane Protection Project along the''; and
            (2) by striking ``Levees, Louisiana''.
SEC. 1215. UPPER BARATARIA BASIN AND MORGANZA TO THE GULF OF 
                          MEXICO CONNECTION, LOUISIANA.

    (a) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> In General.--The Secretary shall evaluate 
constructing a connection between the Upper Barataria Basin Hurricane 
and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project, Louisiana, authorized by 
section 8401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
U.S.C. 3839), and the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, 
Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, authorized by section 
1001(24) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 
1053).

    (b) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Submission to Congress.--Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
complete the evaluation described in subsection (a) and submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate any recommendations related to constructing a connection between 
the projects described in such subsection.
SEC. 1216. POOR FARM POND DAM, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a disposition study 
under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a) for 
the deauthorization and potential removal of the Poor Farm Pond Dam, 
Worcester, Massachusetts.

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    (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on 
the status of the disposition study required under subsection (a).
SEC. 1217. NEW JERSEY HOT SPOT EROSION MITIGATION.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct one or more studies on 
the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized coastal storm risk 
management projects in the State of New Jersey, which shall include, 
with respect to each affected project included in a study--
            (1) the specific area of the project that is affected by hot 
        spot erosion; and
            (2) the impact of hot spot erosion on the effectiveness of 
        the project in meeting the purpose of coastal storm risk 
        management.

    (b) Form.--A study conducted under subsection (a) may be in the form 
of a general reevaluation report, an engineering documentation report, 
or any other method of assessment that the Secretary determines 
appropriate.
    (c) Recommendations.--Based on the study or studies carried out 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop recommendations for 
mitigating the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized coastal storm 
risk management projects in the State of New Jersey, which may include 
recommendations relating to--
            (1) the design and construction of seawalls, jetties, berms, 
        groins, breakwaters, or other physical structures;
            (2) the use of natural features and nature-based features, 
        including living shorelines; and
            (3) modifications to authorized project designs or 
        renourishment schedules.

    (d) Hot Spot Erosion Defined.--In this section, the term ``hot spot 
erosion'' means the loss of sediment in a specific, concentrated area, 
significantly faster than in immediately surrounding areas, due to 
natural processes.
SEC. 1218. <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> NEW JERSEY SHORE 
                          PROTECTION, NEW JERSEY.

    In carrying out any study pursuant to the study resolution of the 
Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of 
Representatives dated December 10, 1987, the Secretary is authorized to 
include recommendations for ecosystem restoration.
SEC. 1219. EXCESS LAND REPORT FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN NORTH 
                          DAKOTA.

    (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act, and subject to subsection (b), 
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies 
any real property associated with the project of the Corps of Engineers 
at Lake Oahe, North Dakota, that the Secretary determines--
            (1) is not needed to carry out the authorized purposes of 
        the project; and
            (2) may be transferred to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to 
        support recreation opportunities for the Tribe, including, at a 
        minimum--

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                    (A) Walker Bottom Marina, Lake Oahe;
                    (B) Fort Yates Boat Ramp, Lake Oahe;
                    (C) Cannonball District, Lake Oahe; and
                    (D) any other real property that may be used for 
                recreation opportunities identified by the Tribe.

    (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Inclusion.--If the Secretary determines 
that there is not any real property that may be transferred to the 
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as described in subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall include in the report required under that subsection--
            (1) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of the real property considered 
        by the Secretary;
            (2) an explanation of why the real property identified under 
        paragraph (1) is needed to carry out the authorized purposes of 
        the project described in subsection (a); and
            (3) a description of how the Secretary has recently utilized 
        the real property identified under paragraph (1) to carry out 
        the authorized purpose of the project described in subsection 
        (a).
SEC. 1220. ALLEGHENY RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the Allegheny River is an important waterway that can be 
        utilized more to support recreational, environmental, and 
        navigation needs in Pennsylvania;
            (2) ongoing efforts to increase utilization of the Allegheny 
        River will require consistent hours of service at key locks and 
        dams; and
            (3) to the maximum extent practicable, the lockage levels of 
        service at locks and dams along the Allegheny River should be 
        preserved until after the completion of the feasibility study 
        for the project for navigation and ecosystem restoration, 
        Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 1201.
SEC. 1221. BUFFALO BAYOU TRIBUTARIES AND RESILIENCY STUDY, TEXAS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall expedite completion of the 
Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency Study, Texas, carried out 
pursuant to title IV of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 
76).
    (b) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Reports.--The final report of the 
Chief of Engineers for the study described in subsection (a) shall 
contain recommendations for projects that--
            (1) align with community objectives;
            (2) avoid or minimize adverse effects on the environment and 
        community; and
            (3) promote the resiliency of infrastructure.

    (c) Deadline.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate the final report described in subsection (b).
SEC. 1222. LAKE O' THE PINES, TEXAS.

    (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year 
after date on enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate a report that identifies opportunities for potential exchange of 
land or flowage easements associated with the Lake O' the Pines, Texas,

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project in and adjacent to tract LP-E-546-1E that the Secretary 
determines could be accomplished consistent with the existing project 
purposes of the Lake O' the Pines, Texas, project.

    (b) Lake O' the Pines, Texas, Project Defined.--In this section, the 
term ``Lake O' the Pines, Texas, project'' means the portion of the 
general plan for flood control on Red River, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, 
and Louisiana, below Denison Dam, Texas and Oklahoma, authorized by 
section 10 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 647), at Lake O' 
the Pines, Texas.
SEC. 1223. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TEXAS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Secretary should provide the necessary resources to expedite the 
completion of the required documentation for the Matagorda Ship Channel 
Improvement Project in order to ensure that the project is not further 
delayed.
    (b) <<NOTE: Records.>> Expedite.--The Secretary shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable, expedite the completion of the required 
documentation for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, 
including--
            (1) the supplemental environmental impact statement and the 
        associated record of decision;
            (2) the dredged material management plan; and
            (3) a post-authorization change report, if applicable.

    (c) Preconstruction Planning, Engineering, and Design.--If 
the <<NOTE: Determination.>> Secretary determines that the Matagorda 
Ship Channel Improvement Project is justified in a completed report and 
if the project requires an additional authorization from Congress 
pursuant to that report, the Secretary shall proceed directly to 
preconstruction planning, engineering, and design on the project.

    (d) Definition of Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project.--In 
this section, the term ``Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project'' 
means the project for navigation, Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement 
Project, Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized by section 401(1) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
SEC. 1224. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> WACO LAKE, TEXAS.

    The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite the 
review of, and give due consideration to, the request from the City of 
Waco, Texas, that the Secretary apply section 147 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 701q-1) to the embankment adjacent to 
Waco Lake in Waco, Texas.
SEC. 1225. COASTAL WASHINGTON.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out 
comprehensive studies for riverine and coastal flooding of coastal areas 
in the State of Washington.
    (b) Requirements.--In carrying out a study under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> conduct a comprehensive analysis of 
        current riverine and coastal flooding and corresponding risk 
        reduction measures with an emphasis on resiliency to maintain or 
        enhance current levels of risk management in response to 
        changing conditions;
            (2) establish a method of projecting sea level rise with 
        limited tide gage information and develop applicable tools to 
        address the unique coastal flooding process in the Pacific 
        Northwest region;

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            (3) conduct research and development to understand the 
        atmospheric, oceanic, geologic, and coastal forcing and response 
        conditions necessary to develop a numerical modeling system that 
        may be used for developing coastal hazard data, and how to best 
        include that information in such a modeling system;
            (4) identify coastal vulnerabilities and risks in riverine 
        and coastal areas due to sea level change, extreme weather, and 
        increased coastal storm risk;
            (5) identify Tribal and economically disadvantaged 
        communities (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 
        note)) with riverine and coastal flooding vulnerabilities and 
        risks; and
            (6) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommend actions necessary 
        to protect critical public infrastructure, communities, and 
        critical natural or cultural resources.

    (c) Data Needs.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, 
to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, use existing 
data provided to the Secretary by Federal and State agencies, Indian 
Tribes, and other stakeholders, including data obtained through other 
Federal programs.
SEC. 1226. KANAWHA RIVER BASIN.

    Section 1207 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 
Stat. 1686) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall'' and inserting the 
        following:

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(b) <<NOTE: West Virginia.>> Projects and Separable Elements.--For 
an authorized project or a separable element of an authorized project 
that is recommended as a result of a study carried out by the Secretary 
under subsection (a) benefitting an economically disadvantaged community 
(as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) in the State of West 
Virginia, the non-Federal share of the cost of the project or separable 
element of a project shall be 10 percent.''.
SEC. 1227. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM FLOOD RISK AND 
                          RESILIENCY STUDY.

    (a) <<NOTE: Evaluation. Recommenda- tions.>> In General.--The 
Secretary shall conduct a study to evaluate and recommend local and 
systemic measures to improve flood resiliency and reduce flood risk in 
the floodplain, including the floodway, of the Upper Mississippi River 
System.

    (b) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Components.--In carrying out the 
study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            (1) develop recommendations to reduce costs and damages 
        associated with flooding and enable people located in areas 
        adjacent to, and economies dependent on, the Upper Mississippi 
        River System to be more resilient to flood events;
            (2) identify opportunities to support navigation, 
        environmental sustainability, and environmental restoration 
        goals for the Upper Mississippi River System, including 
        recommending measures that are incidental flood risk measures 
        that may achieve such goals;
            (3) describe the existing flood risk conditions of the Upper 
        Mississippi River System;

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            (4) develop and recommend integrated, comprehensive, and 
        systems-based approaches for flood risk reduction and floodplain 
        management to minimize the threat to life, health, safety, and 
        property resulting from flooding by using structural and 
        nonstructural measures in the Upper Mississippi River System;
            (5) <<NOTE: Investigation.>> investigate and provide 
        recommendations for modifications to authorized water resources 
        development projects in Upper Mississippi River States within 
        the floodplain of the Upper Mississippi River System, including 
        modifications to the authorized purposes of such projects to 
        further flood risk management and resiliency;
            (6) <<NOTE: Analysis. Determination.>> perform a systemic 
        analysis of flood resiliency and flood risk to determine the 
        feasibility of protecting authorized water resources development 
        projects for flood control and navigation in the Upper 
        Mississippi River System;
            (7) <<NOTE: Management plans.>> develop management plans and 
        actions, to be carried out by the responsible Federal agency or 
        State government, to reduce flood risk and improve resiliency in 
        the Upper Mississippi River System;
            (8) identify and provide recommendations for any necessary 
        changes to Federal or State law to carry out recommendations 
        provided pursuant to this section;
            (9) recommend followup studies of problem areas in the Upper 
        Mississippi River System for which data or technology does not 
        allow immediate solutions; and
            (10) recommend additional monitoring of, or systemic 
        adaptive management measures for, authorized water resources 
        development projects to respond to changing conditions in the 
        Upper Mississippi River System.

    (c) Coordination and Consultation.--In carrying out the study 
required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            (1) coordinate with the Upper Mississippi River States, 
        including collectively through the Upper Mississippi River Basin 
        Association;
            (2) consult with the appropriate Federal agencies, levee and 
        drainage districts, and units of local government, and the 
        Mississippi River Commission; and
            (3) seek and consider input from the Upper Mississippi 
        navigation industry, agriculture and conservation organizations, 
        and other interested parties in such States.

    (d) Continuation of Study.--The following studies shall be 
considered a continuation of the study carried out under subsection (a):
            (1) Any study recommended to be carried out in a report that 
        the Chief of Engineers prepares for the study conducted under 
        this section.
            (2) Any study spun off from the study conducted under this 
        section before completion of such study.

    (e) Corps of Engineers District.--The Secretary shall carry out the 
study required under subsection (a) through the St. Louis District in 
the Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers.
    (f) Cost Share.--The Federal share of the cost of the study carried 
out under subsection (a) and any study carried out pursuant to 
subsection (d) shall be 75 percent.
    (g) Definitions.--In this section:

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            (1) Upper mississippi river state.--The term ``Upper 
        Mississippi River State'' means any of the States of Illinois, 
        Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, or Wisconsin.
            (2) Upper mississippi river system.--The term ``Upper 
        Mississippi River System'' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 1103(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
        (33 U.S.C. 652(b)).
SEC. 1228. BRIEFING ON STATUS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON MISSOURI 
                          RIVER.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the 
consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 
U.S.C. 1536) that was reinitiated by the Secretary for the operation of 
the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System, the operation and 
maintenance of the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, the 
operation of the Kansas River Reservoir System, and the implementation 
of the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan is completed, the 
Secretary shall brief on the outcomes of such consultation the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
    (b) Requirements.--The briefing required under subsection (a) shall 
include a discussion of--
            (1) any biological opinions that result from the 
        consultation described under subsection (a), including any 
        actions that the Secretary is required to undertake pursuant to 
        such biological opinions; and
            (2) any forthcoming requests from the Secretary to Congress 
        to provide funding in order carry out the actions described in 
        paragraph (1).
SEC. 1229. OGALLALA AQUIFER.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with relevant 
Federal and state agencies and non-Federal interests, is authorized to 
conduct a comprehensive study on water supply, availability, drought 
resilience, aquifer recharge, and causes of aquifer depletion, for those 
regions overlying the Ogallala Aquifer.
    (b) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as 
authorizing a feasibility study or providing construction authority for 
any project to divert or facilitate the diversion of water outside of 
the Missouri River Basin.
SEC. 1230. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON UPPER RIO GRANDE 
                          BASIN.

    (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> In General.--The Secretary shall seek to 
enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to prepare 
a report containing--
            (1) the results of a study on the management and operations 
        by the Corps of Engineers of the dams and reservoirs in the 
        Upper Rio Grande Basin, including the Heron, El Vado, Abiquiu, 
        Cochiti, Jemez Canyon, and Elephant Butte dams and reservoirs; 
        and
            (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations for future 
        management and operation strategies for the Corps of Engineers 
        for such dams and reservoirs with a goal of optimizing currently 
        authorized project purposes and enhancing resiliency, including 
        to drought and weather variations.

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    (b) Consultation.--In preparing the report under subsection (a), the 
National Academy of Sciences shall consult with relevant Federal 
agencies.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the report 
prepared under subsection (a).
SEC. 1231. <<NOTE: New York.>> UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN 
                          COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION 
                          FEASIBILITY STUDY.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall, at the request of a non-
Federal interest, complete a feasibility study for comprehensive flood 
damage reduction, Upper Susquehanna River Basin, New York.
    (b) Requirements.--In carrying out the feasibility study under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            (1) use, for purposes of meeting the requirements of a final 
        feasibility study, information from the feasibility study 
        completion report entitled ``Upper Susquehanna River Basin, New 
        York, Comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction'' and dated January 
        2020; and
            (2) re-evaluate project benefits, as determined using the 
        framework described in the final rule promulgated by the Corps 
        of Engineers under Docket Number COE-2023-0005, including a 
        consideration of economically disadvantaged communities (as 
        defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)).
SEC. 1232. TECHNICAL CORRECTION, WALLA WALLA RIVER.

    Section 8201(a)(76) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 
(136 Stat. 3744) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(76) Walla walla river basin, oregon and washington.--
                    ``(A) Nursery reach, walla walla river, oregon.--
                Project for ecosystem restoration, Nursery Reach, Walla 
                Walla River, Oregon.
                    ``(B) Mill creek, walla walla river basin, 
                washington.--Project for ecosystem restoration, Mill 
                Creek and Mill Creek Flood Control Zone District 
                Channel, Washington.''.
SEC. 1233. <<NOTE: Review. North Dakota. South Dakota.>> DAM 
                          SAFETY ASSURANCE CONSIDERATION.

     The Secretary shall expedite the review of, and give due 
consideration to, a request from the relevant Federal power marketing 
administration that the Secretary apply section 1203 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 467n) to the projects for 
dam safety at Garrison Dam, North Dakota and Oahe Dam, South Dakota.
SEC. 1234. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> SEA SPARROW ACCOUNTING.

    (a) <<NOTE: Data.>> In General.--The Secretary shall share data and 
coordinate with relevant Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain an 
accurate count of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrows in Florida during each 
year and, to the maximum extent practicable, during the 5-year period 
preceding each such year.

    (b) Submission of Information to Congress.--Not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually

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thereafter during the 10-year period beginning on such date of 
enactment, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate the information obtained 
under subsection (a).
SEC. 1235. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO MONITOR, CONTROL, AND ERADICATE 
                          INVASIVE SPECIES.

    (a) Definition of Invasive Species.--In this section, the term 
``invasive species'' has the meaning given the term in section 1 of 
Executive Order 13112 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to invasive 
species).
    (b) Assessment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct, and submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on the results of, an assessment of the efforts by the Secretary 
to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at water resources 
development projects across the United States.
    (c) Requirements.--The report under subsection (b) shall include--
            (1) a description of--
                    (A) the statutory authorities and programs used by 
                the Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate 
                invasive species at water resources development 
                projects; and
                    (B) a geographically diverse sample of successful 
                projects and activities carried out by the Secretary to 
                monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at 
                water resources development projects;
            (2) a discussion of--
                    (A) the impact of invasive species on the ability of 
                the Secretary to carry out the civil works mission of 
                the Corps of Engineers;
                    (B) the research conducted and techniques and 
                technologies used by the Secretary consistent with the 
                applicable statutory authorities described in paragraph 
                (1)(A) to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive 
                species at water resources development projects; and
                    (C) the extent to which the Secretary has partnered 
                with States and units of local government to monitor, 
                control, and eradicate invasive species at water 
                resources development projects within the boundaries of 
                those States or units of local government;
            (3) <<NOTE: Update.>> an update on the status of the plan 
        developed by the Secretary pursuant to section 1108(c) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 2263a(c)); 
        and
            (4) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations, including 
        legislative recommendations, to further the efforts of the 
        Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at 
        water resources development projects.
SEC. 1236. DEADLINE FOR PREVIOUSLY REQUIRED LIST OF COVERED 
                          PROJECTS.

    Notwithstanding the deadline in paragraph (1) of section 8236(c) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3769), the 
Secretary shall provide to the Comptroller General of the United States 
the list of covered ongoing water resources

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development projects under that paragraph by not later than 30 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1237. EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Director of 
the Engineer Research and Development Center and, where appropriate, in 
consultation with other Federal agencies, shall submit to the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report that identifies potential measures that may be implemented to 
reduce the release of microplastics into the environment associated with 
carrying out the civil works missions of the Corps of Engineers.
    (b) Focus Areas.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall, at a minimum,--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review and identify measures to reduce 
        the release of microplastics associated with sandblasting or 
        hydro-blasting vessels owned or operated by the Corps of 
        Engineers;
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determine the extent to which 
        natural features or nature-based features can be used 
        effectively to reduce the release of microplastics into the 
        environment; and
            (3) describe the potential costs and benefits, and the 
        effects on the timeline for carrying out water resources 
        development projects, of implementing measures to reduce the 
        release of microplastics into the environment.
SEC. 1238. <<NOTE: Hawaii. New Mexico.>> POST-DISASTER WATERSHED 
                          ASSESSMENT FOR IMPACTED AREAS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a post-disaster 
watershed assessment under section 3025 of the Water Resources Reform 
and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2267b) for the following areas:
            (1) Areas of Maui, Hawaii, impacted by the August 2023 
        wildfires.
            (2) Areas near Belen, New Mexico, impacted by the April 2022 
        wildfires.

    (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representative and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the 
status of the post-disaster watershed assessments carried out under 
subsection (a).
SEC. 1239. STUDY ON LAND VALUATION PROCEDURES FOR THE TRIBAL 
                          PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.

    (a) Definition of Tribal Partnership Program.--In this section, the 
term ``Tribal Partnership Program'' means the Tribal Partnership Program 
established under section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269).
    (b) Study Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out, and submit to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report describing the results of, a study on 
appropriate procedures for determining the value of real estate and 
cost-share contributions for projects under the Tribal Partnership 
Program.

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    (c) Requirements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall 
include--
            (1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> an evaluation of the procedures 
        used for determining the valuation of real estate and 
        contribution of real estate value to cost-share for projects 
        under the Tribal Partnership Program, including consideration of 
        cultural factors that are unique to the Tribal Partnership 
        Program and land valuation;
            (2) a description of any existing Federal authorities that 
        the Secretary intends to use to implement policy changes that 
        result from the evaluation under paragraph (1); and
            (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations for any 
        legislation that may be needed to revise land valuation or cost-
        share procedures for the Tribal Partnership Program pursuant to 
        the evaluation under paragraph (1).
SEC. 1240. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON LEVEE SAFETY GUIDELINES.

    (a) Definition of Levee Safety Guidelines.--In this section, the 
term ``levee safety guidelines'' means the levee safety guidelines 
established under section 9005(c) of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(c)).
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with other applicable Federal 
agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a report on the levee safety guidelines.
    (c) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (b) shall include--
            (1) a description of--
                    (A) the levee safety guidelines;
                    (B) the process utilized to develop the levee safety 
                guidelines; and
                    (C) the extent to which the levee safety guidelines 
                are being used by Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
                agencies;
            (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of the requirement 
        for the levee safety guidelines to be voluntary and a 
        description of actions taken by the Secretary and other 
        applicable Federal agencies to ensure that the guidelines are 
        voluntary; and
            (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations of the 
        Secretary, including the extent to which the levee safety 
        guidelines should be revised.
SEC. 1241. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP 
                          USER'S GUIDE.

    (a) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>> In General.--Not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall develop and make publicly available on an existing website of the 
Corps of Engineers a guide on the use of public-private partnerships for 
water resources development projects.

    (b) Inclusions.--In developing the guide under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall include--
            (1) a description of--
                    (A) applicable authorities and programs of the 
                Secretary that allow for the use of public-private 
                partnerships to carry out water resources development 
                projects; and
                    (B) opportunities across the civil works program of 
                the Corps of Engineers for the use of public-private 
                partnerships, including at recreational facilities;

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            (2) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of prior public-private 
        partnerships for water resources development projects, including 
        lessons learned and best practices from those partnerships and 
        projects;
            (3) a discussion of--
                    (A) the roles and responsibilities of the Corps of 
                Engineers and non-Federal interests when using a public-
                private partnership for a water resources development 
                project, including the opportunities for risk-sharing; 
                and
                    (B) the potential benefits associated with using a 
                public-private partnership for a water resources 
                development project, including the opportunities to 
                accelerate funding as compared to the annual 
                appropriations process; and
            (4) a description of the process for executing a project 
        partnership agreement for a water resources development project, 
        including any unique considerations when using a public-private 
        partnership.

    (c) Flexibility.--The Secretary may satisfy the requirements of this 
section by modifying an existing partnership handbook in accordance with 
this section.
SEC. 1242. REVIEW OF AUTHORITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALTERNATIVE 
                          DELIVERY METHODS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act and subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall 
carry out a study of the authorities and programs of the Corps of 
Engineers that facilitate the use of alternative delivery methods for 
water resources development projects.
    (b) Requirements.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a)--
            (1) the authorities and programs that are studied shall 
        include--
                    (A) section 204 of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232);
                    (B) section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 
                U.S.C. 1962d-5b); and
                    (C) section 5014 of the Water Resources Reform and 
                Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note); and
            (2) the Secretary shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> evaluate the 
                implementation challenges, if any, associated with the 
                authorities and programs described in paragraph (1);
                    (B) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> analyze the quantity and 
                types of technical assistance provided to non-Federal 
                interests by the Secretary under the programs and 
                authorities described in paragraph (1); and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> assess--
                          (i) how each authority and program described 
                      in paragraph (1) has been used by the Secretary 
                      and, if applicable, the non-Federal interest to 
                      facilitate an alternative delivery method;
                          (ii) the roles and responsibilities of the 
                      Secretary and the non-Federal interest under the 
                      authorities and programs described in paragraph 
                      (1); and
                          (iii) the benefits to the Civil Works Program 
                      of the Corps of Engineers that have accrued from 
                      carrying out a water resources development project 
                      under 1

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                      or more of the programs and authorities described 
                      in paragraph (1).

    (c) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report that--
            (1) describes the findings of the study under subsection 
        (a); and
            (2) includes--
                    (A) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of the water resources 
                development projects that have been carried out pursuant 
                to the authorities and programs described in subsection 
                (b)(1);
                    (B) a description of the lessons learned and best 
                practices identified by the Secretary with respect to 
                carrying out the authorities and programs described in 
                subsection (b)(1); and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations 
                to facilitate an increased use of an alternative 
                delivery method for water resources development 
                projects, including legislative recommendations.

    (d) <<NOTE: Update.>> Guidance.--Not later than 18 months after the 
date on which the report required under subsection (c) is submitted, the 
Secretary shall, as necessary, update any implementation guidance to 
reflect the findings of the study under subsection (a).

    (e) Definition of Alternative Delivery Method.--In this section, the 
term ``alternative delivery method'' means a project delivery method 
that is not the traditional design-bid-build method, including 
progressive design-build, public-private partnerships, and construction 
manager at risk.
SEC. 1243. COOPERATION AUTHORITY.

    Section 234 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 
U.S.C. 2323a) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c), by inserting ``, including the 
        planning and design expertise,'' after ``expertise''; and
            (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$1,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$2,500,000''.
SEC. 1244. GAO STUDIES.

    (a) Review of the Accuracy of Project Cost Estimates.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
        States (referred to in this section as the ``Comptroller 
        General'') shall initiate a review of the accuracy of the 
        project cost estimates developed by the Corps of Engineers for 
        completed and ongoing water resources development projects 
        carried out by the Secretary.
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Requirements.--In carrying out 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall determine the 
        factors, if any, that impact the accuracy of the estimates 
        described in that subparagraph, including--
                    (A) applicable statutory requirements, including--
                          (i) section 1001 of the Water Resources Reform 
                      and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c); and
                          (ii) section 905(b) of the Water Resources 
                      Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b)); and
                    (B) applicable guidance, regulations, and policies 
                of the Corps of Engineers.

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            (3) Incorporation of previous report.--In carrying out 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General may incorporate 
        applicable information from the report carried out by the 
        Comptroller General under section 8236(c) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3769).
            (4) Report.--On completion of the review conducted under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any 
        recommendations that result from the review.

    (b) Report on Project Lifespan and Indemnification Clause in Project 
Partnership Agreements.--
            (1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                    (A) there are significant concerns about whether--
                          (i) the indemnification clause, which was 
                      first applied in 1910 to flood control projects, 
                      should still be included in project partnership 
                      agreements prepared by the Corps of Engineers for 
                      water resources development projects; and
                          (ii) non-Federal interests for water resources 
                      development projects should be required to assume 
                      full responsibility for OMRR&R of water resources 
                      development projects in perpetuity;
                    (B) non-Federal interests have reported that the 
                indemnification clause and OMRR&R requirements are a 
                barrier to entering into project partnership agreements 
                with the Corps of Engineers;
                    (C) critical water resources development projects 
                are being delayed by years, or not pursued at all, due 
                to the barriers described in subparagraph (B); and
                    (D) legal structures have changed since the 
                indemnification clause was first applied and there may 
                be more suitable tools available to address risk and 
                liability issues.
            (2) Analysis.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct an 
        analysis of the implications of--
                    (A) the indemnification clause; and
                    (B) the assumption of OMRR&R responsibilities by 
                non-Federal interests in perpetuity for water resources 
                development projects.
            (3) <<NOTE: Reviews.>> Inclusions.--The analysis under 
        paragraph (2) shall include--
                    (A) a review of risk for the Federal Government and 
                non-Federal interests with respect to removing 
                requirements for the indemnification clause;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of whether 
                the indemnification clause is still necessary given the 
                changes in engineering, legal structures, and water 
                resources development projects since 1910, with a focus 
                on the quantity and types of claims and takings over 
                time;
                    (C) an identification of States with State laws that 
                prohibit those States from entering into agreements that 
                include an indemnification clause;
                    (D) a comparison to other Federal agencies with 
                respect to how those agencies approach indemnification 
                and OMRR&R requirements in projects, if applicable;

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                    (E) a review of indemnification and OMRR&R 
                requirements for projects that States require with 
                respect to agreements with cities and localities, if 
                applicable;
                    (F) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the useful 
                lifespan of water resources development projects, 
                including any variations in that lifespan for different 
                types of water resources development projects and how 
                changing weather patterns and increased extreme weather 
                events impact that lifespan;
                    (G) a review of situations in which non-Federal 
                interests have been unable to meet OMRR&R requirements; 
                and
                    (H) a review of policy alternatives to OMRR&R 
                requirements, such as allowing extension, reevaluation, 
                or deauthorization of water resources development 
                projects.
            (4) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph 
        (2), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report that includes--
                    (A) the results of the analysis; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Policies.>> any 
                recommendations for changes needed to existing law or 
                policy of the Corps of Engineers to address those 
                results.
            (5) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) Indemnification clause.--The term 
                ``indemnification clause'' means the indemnification 
                clause required in project partnership agreements for 
                water resources development projects under sections 
                101(e)(2) and 103(j)(1)(A) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(e)(2), 
                2213(j)(1)(A)).
                    (B) Omrr&r.--The term ``OMRR&R'', with respect to a 
                water resources development project, means operation, 
                maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation.

    (c) Review of Certain Permits.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a 
        review of the section 408 program.
            (2) Requirements.--The review by the Comptroller General 
        under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum--
                    (A) an identification of trends related to the 
                number and types of permits applied for each year under 
                the section 408 program;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> an evaluation of--
                          (i) the materials developed by the Secretary 
                      to educate potential applicants about--
                                    (I) the section 408 program; and
                                    (II) the process for applying for a 
                                permit under the section 408 program;
                          (ii) the public website of the Corps of 
                      Engineers that tracks the status of permits issued 
                      under the section 408 program, including whether 
                      the information provided by the website is updated 
                      in a timely manner;
                          (iii) the ability of the districts and 
                      divisions of the Corps of Engineers to--
                                    (I) consistently administer the 
                                section 408 program;

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                                    (II) make timely decisions on a 
                                permit requested under the section 408 
                                program; and
                                    (III) carry out a preapplication 
                                meeting with the relevant non-Federal 
                                entity requesting a permit under the 
                                section 408 program that provides clear, 
                                concise, and specific information on the 
                                technical requirements of an application 
                                for such a permit; and
                          (iv) the extent to which the Secretary carries 
                      out the process for issuing a permit under the 
                      section 408 program concurrently with the review 
                      required under the National Environmental Policy 
                      Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), if 
                      applicable;
                    (C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> a determination of the 
                factors, if any, that impact the ability of the 
                Secretary to adhere to the timelines required for 
                reviewing and making a decision on an application for a 
                permit under the section 408 program;
                    (D) ways to expedite the review of applications for 
                permits under the section 408 program, including the use 
                of categorical permissions or the establishment of a 
                single office within the Corps of Engineers to review 
                applications for such permits.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any 
        recommendations that result from the review.
            (4) Definition of section 408 program.--In this subsection, 
        the term ``section 408 program'' means the program administered 
        by the Secretary pursuant to section 14 of the Act of March 3, 
        1899 (33 U.S.C. 408).

    (d) Corps of Engineers Modernization Study.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of opportunities for the Corps of 
        Engineers to modernize the civil works program through the use 
        of technology, where appropriate, and the best available 
        engineering practices.
            (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Inclusions.--In conducting the 
        analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the 
        United States shall include an assessment of the extent to 
        which--
                    (A) existing engineering practices and technologies, 
                including digital infrastructure and 3D modeling 
                technologies, could be better utilized by the Corps of 
                Engineers to--
                          (i) improve study, planning, and design 
                      efforts of the Corps of Engineers to further the 
                      benefits of water resources development projects 
                      of the Corps of Engineers;
                          (ii) reduce delays and cost overruns of water 
                      resources development projects, including through 
                      the improvement of environmental review and 
                      permitting processes;
                          (iii) provide cost savings over the lifecycle 
                      of a project, including through improved design 
                      processes or a reduction of operation and 
                      maintenance costs;

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                          (iv) facilitate information sharing and 
                      complex water resources projects, and improve 
                      productivity of the Corp of Engineers; and
                          (v) improve data collection and data sharing 
                      capabilities; and
                    (B) the Corps of Engineers--
                          (i) currently utilizes the engineering 
                      practices and technologies identified under 
                      subparagraph (A), including any challenges 
                      associated with--
                                    (I) costs and the acquisition 
                                process;
                                    (II) the application of such 
                                practices and technologies;
                                    (III) interoperability of such 
                                technologies with the other systems and 
                                technologies of the Corps of Engineers; 
                                and
                                    (IV) security concerns associated 
                                with such technologies and how such 
                                concerns may be addressed;
                          (ii) has effective processes to share best 
                      practices associated with the engineering 
                      practices and technologies identified under 
                      subparagraph (A) among the districts, divisions, 
                      and headquarters of the Corps of Engineers; and
                          (iii) partners with National Laboratories, 
                      academic institutions, and other Federal agencies.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis and any 
        recommendations that result from the analysis.

    (e) Study on Easements Related to Water Resources Development 
Projects.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of the use of covered easements that 
        may be provided to the Secretary by non-Federal interests in 
        relation to the construction, operation, or maintenance of a 
        project for flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage 
        risk reduction, or ecosystem restoration.
            (2) Scope.--In carrying out the analysis under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Review.>> review--
                          (i) the report submitted by the Secretary 
                      under section 8235(b) of the Water Resources 
                      Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3768); and
                          (ii) the existing statutory, regulatory, and 
                      policy requirements and procedures relating to the 
                      use of covered easements; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> assess--
                          (i) the minimum rights in property that are 
                      necessary to construct, operate, or maintain 
                      projects for flood risk management, hurricane and 
                      storm damage risk reduction, or ecosystem 
                      restoration;
                          (ii) whether increased use of covered 
                      easements in relation to projects described in 
                      clause (i) could

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                      promote greater participation from cooperating 
                      landowners in addressing local flooding or 
                      ecosystem restoration challenges;
                          (iii) whether such increased use could result 
                      in cost savings in the implementation of the 
                      projects described in clause (i), without any 
                      reduction in project benefits; and
                          (iv) the extent to which the Secretary should 
                      expand what is considered by the Secretary to be 
                      part of a series of estates deemed standard for 
                      construction, operation, or maintenance of a 
                      project for flood risk management, hurricane and 
                      storm damage risk reduction, or ecosystem 
                      restoration.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis, 
        including any recommendations, including legislative 
        recommendations, as a result of the analysis.
            (4) Definition of covered easement.--In this subsection, the 
        term ``covered easement'' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 8235(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 
        (136 Stat. 3768).

    (f) Modernization of Environmental Reviews.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a 
        review of the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate improved 
        environmental review processes for project studies, including 
        through the consideration of expanded use of categorical 
        exclusions, environmental assessments, or programmatic 
        environmental impact statements.
            (3) Requirements.--In conducting the review under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
                    (A) describe the actions the Secretary is taking or 
                plans to take to implement the amendments to the 
                National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
                4321 et seq.) made by section 321 of the Fiscal 
                Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5);
                    (B) describe the existing categorical exclusions 
                most frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the 
                environmental review of project studies;
                    (C) consider--
                          (i) whether the adoption of additional 
                      categorical exclusions, including those used by 
                      other Federal agencies, would facilitate the 
                      environmental review of project studies;
                          (ii) whether the adoption of new programmatic 
                      environmental impact statements would facilitate 
                      the environmental review of project studies; and
                          (iii) whether agreements with other Federal 
                      agencies would facilitate a more efficient process 
                      for the environmental review of project studies; 
                      and
                    (D) identify--
                          (i) any discrepancies or conflicts, as 
                      applicable, between the amendments to the National 
                      Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
                      et seq.)

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                      made by section 321 of the Fiscal Responsibility 
                      Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5) and--
                                    (I) section 2045 of the Water 
                                Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 
                                U.S.C. 2348); and
                                    (II) section 1001 of the Water 
                                Resources Reform and Development Act of 
                                2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c); and
                          (ii) other issues, as applicable, relating to 
                      section 2045 of the Water Resources Development 
                      Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2348) that are impeding the 
                      implementation of that section consistent with 
                      congressional intent.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the review, 
        including any legislative recommendations, as a result of the 
        review.
            (4) Definition of project study.--In this subsection, the 
        term ``project study'' means a feasibility study for a project 
        carried out pursuant to section 905 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282).

    (g) Study on Dredged Material Disposal Site Construction.--
            (1) In general.--The Comptroller General shall conduct a 
        study that--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assesses the costs and 
                limitations of the construction of various types of 
                dredged material disposal sites, with a particular focus 
                on aquatic confined placement structures in the Lower 
                Columbia River; and
                    (B) includes a comparison of--
                          (i) the operation and maintenance needs and 
                      costs associated with the availability of aquatic 
                      confined placement structures; and
                          (ii) the operation and maintenance needs and 
                      costs associated with the lack of availability of 
                      aquatic confined placement structures.
            (2) Report.--On completion of the study under paragraph (1), 
        the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of the study, and any 
        recommendations that result from that study.

    (h) GAO Study on Distribution of Funding From the Harbor Maintenance 
Trust Fund.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of the distribution of funding from 
        the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
            (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Requirements.--In conducting the 
        analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall 
        assess--
                    (A) the implementation of provisions related to the 
                Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2615) and the 
                amendments made by that Act by the Corps of Engineers, 
                including--
                          (i) changes to the budgetary treatment of 
                      funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; 
                      and

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                          (ii) amendments to the definitions of the 
                      terms ``donor ports'', ``medium-sized donor 
                      parts'', and ``energy transfer ports'' under 
                      section 2106(a) of the Water Resources Reform and 
                      Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238c(a)), 
                      including--
                                    (I) the reliability of metrics, data 
                                for those metrics, and sources for that 
                                data used by the Corps of Engineers to 
                                determine if a port satisfies the 
                                requirements of 1 or more of those 
                                definitions; and
                                    (II) the extent of the impact of 
                                cyclical dredging cycles for operations 
                                and maintenance activities and deep 
                                draft navigation construction projects 
                                on the ability of ports to meet the 
                                requirements of 1 or more of those 
                                definitions; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> the amount of Harbor 
                Maintenance Trust Fund funding in the annual 
                appropriations Acts enacted after the date of enactment 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 
                Stat. 2615), including an analysis of--
                          (i) the allocation of funding to donor ports 
                      and energy transfer ports (as those terms are 
                      defined in section 2106(a) of the Water Resources 
                      Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 
                      2238c(a))) and the use of that funding by those 
                      ports;
                          (ii) activities funded pursuant to section 210 
                      of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
                      U.S.C. 2238); and
                          (iii) challenges associated with expending the 
                      remaining balance of the Harbor Maintenance Trust 
                      Fund.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report describing the findings of the analysis 
        and any recommendations that result from that analysis.
            (5) Definition of harbor maintenance trust fund.--In this 
        subsection, the term ``Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund'' means the 
        Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund established by section 9505(a) of 
        the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

    (i) Study on Environmental Justice.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of--
                    (A) the costs and benefits of the environmental 
                justice initiatives of the Secretary with respect to the 
                civil works program; and
                    (B) the positive and negative effects on the civil 
                works program of those environmental justice 
                initiatives.
            (2) <<NOTE: Review.>> Inclusions.--The analysis under 
        paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, a review of projects 
        carried out by the Secretary during fiscal year 2023 and fiscal 
        year 2024 pursuant to the environmental justice initiatives of 
        the Secretary with respect to the civil works program.

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            (3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report describing any findings of the 
        analysis.

    (j) Study on Donor Ports.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        of the United States shall initiate a review of the treatment of 
        donor ports under section 2106 of the Water Resources Reform and 
        Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238c) that includes--
                    (A) a description of the funding available to donor 
                ports under such section, including a description of how 
                eligibility for such donor ports has been modified;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of all funds that 
                have been provided to donor ports under such section;
                    (C) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of how the 
                Secretary provides funding under such section to donor 
                ports, including--
                          (i) a complete description of the process and 
                      data used to determine eligibility; and
                          (ii) the impact construction and maintenance 
                      projects, including maintenance dredging and deep 
                      draft navigation construction projects, have on 
                      donor port eligibility;
                    (D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of other 
                major container ports that are not currently eligible as 
                a donor port under such section and a description of the 
                criteria that exclude such container ports from 
                eligibility; and
                    (E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations to 
                improve the provision of funds under such section.
            (2) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such 
        review.

    (k) Study on Corps of Engineers Disaster Preparedness, Response, and 
Related Information Collection.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of Corps of Engineers disaster 
        preparedness and response activities, including--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Records.>> an accounting of postdisaster 
                expenditures from the ``Corp of Engineers-Civil-Flood 
                Control and Coastal Emergencies'' account and from any 
                post-disaster supplemental appropriations Act for each 
                of fiscal years 2004 through 2023, including--
                          (i) any budget requests made for such account 
                      or supplemental appropriations for the civil works 
                      program of the Corp of Engineers;
                          (ii) the total combined amount of funding for 
                      each fiscal year from such account and such 
                      appropriations Act;
                          (iii) the amounts transferred to such account 
                      from other accounts of the Corps of Engineers to 
                      cover a

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                      funding shortfall for postdisaster activities in 
                      each fiscal year;
                          (iv) the name and location of the authorized 
                      water resources development projects impacted by 
                      the transfer of funds described in clause (iii);
                          (v) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of the 
                      activities and actions carried out with amounts 
                      available in such account or from such 
                      supplemental appropriations Acts, including the 
                      amount provided for salaries and expenses; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment and 
                description of--
                          (i) any contributing factors that resulted in 
                      any annual variability in the amounts described in 
                      clauses (i), (ii), and (iii); and
                          (ii) budgetary trends in the provision of 
                      post-disaster assistance that may impact future 
                      spending through such account or from such 
                      supplemental appropriations Acts; and
                          (iii) any impact of post-disaster supplemental 
                      appropriations on emergency response activities;
                    (C) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> an evaluation of--
                          (i) the publicly available information on 
                      disaster response and preparedness related to 
                      authorized water resources development projects, 
                      such as levees;
                          (ii) the impacts of natural disasters on 
                      authorized water resources development projects, 
                      including how such disasters affect the 
                      performance of such projects and resiliency of 
                      such projects to such disasters; and
                          (iii) whether the Corps of Engineers utilizes, 
                      or shares with non-Federal interests, information 
                      regarding such impacts in assessing whether 
                      modifications to such projects would reduce the 
                      likelihood of repetitive impacts or be in the 
                      public interest; and
                    (D) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations to 
                improve the provision of assistance for response to 
                natural disasters under section 5 of the Act of August 
                18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n).
            (2) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.

    (l) Study on Homeless Encampments on Corps of Engineers Property.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of--
                    (A) unauthorized homeless encampments on water 
                resources development projects constructed by the Corps 
                of Engineers and lands owned or under the control of the 
                Corps of Engineers;
                    (B) any actual or potential impacts of such 
                encampments on the construction, operation and 
                maintenance, or management of such projects and lands, 
                including potential impacts on flood risk reduction or 
                ecosystem restoration efforts, water quality, or public 
                safety;
                    (C) efforts to remove or deter such encampments from 
                such projects and lands, or remove any materials 
                associated

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                with such encampments that are unauthorized to be 
                present and pose a potential threat to public safety, 
                including manmade, flammable materials in urban and arid 
                regions; and
                    (D) constraints on the ability of the Corps of 
                Engineers to remove or deter such encampments due to 
                Federal, State, or local laws, regulations, or 
                ordinances.
            (2) Consultation.--In carrying out the analysis required 
        under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult with 
        the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, the Administrator of the Environmental 
        Protection Agency, and other relevant Federal, State, and local 
        government officials and interested parties.
            (3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.

    (m) Study on Federal-state Data Sharing Efforts.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of the coordination of the Secretary 
        with other Federal and State agencies and academic institutions 
        in carrying out the development, update, modernization, and 
        utilization of scientific, peer-reviewed data on the 
        predictability of future resiliency, sea-level rise, and flood 
        impacts.
            (2) Scope.--In conducting the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> consult with the 
                Secretary, the heads of other relevant Federal and State 
                agencies, and academic institutions that collect, 
                analyze, synthesize, and utilize scientific, peer-
                reviewed data on the predictability of future 
                resiliency, sea-level rise, and flooding events;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Examination.>> examine the methodologies 
                and mechanisms for collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, 
                and verifying such data; and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Review.>> review and report on the 
                opportunities for, and appropriateness of, the Secretary 
                and relevant non-Federal interests to utilize such data 
                in the planning, design, construction, and operation and 
                maintenance of authorized water resources development 
                projects.
            (3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.

    (n) Study on Institutional Barriers to Nature-based Features.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of--
                    (A) nature-based features that are incorporated into 
                authorized water resources development projects by the 
                Corps of Engineers and the type of such projects;

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                    (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary 
                to incorporate nature-based features into authorized 
                water resources development projects;
                    (C) regulatory processes necessary for the use of 
                nature-based features, including permitting timelines;
                    (D) the level of efficacy and effectiveness of 
                nature-based features at authorized water resources 
                development projects that have--
                          (i) utilized such nature-based features; and
                          (ii) undergone extreme weather events, 
                      including hurricanes; and
                    (E) institutional barriers within the Corps of 
                Engineers preventing broader consideration and 
                integration of nature-based features, including--
                          (i) staff experience with, and expertise on, 
                      nature-based features;
                          (ii) official Corps of Engineers guidance on 
                      nature-based features;
                          (iii) time constraints or other expediency 
                      expectations; or
                          (iv) life cycle costs associated with 
                      incorporating nature-based features into water 
                      resources development projects.
            (2) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
            (3) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term ``nature-
        based feature'' has the meaning given the terms ``natural 
        feature'' and ``nature-based feature'' in section 1184 of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (32 U.S.C. 2289a).

    (o) Study on Ecosystem Services.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate an analysis of the use of ecosystem restoration 
        by the Corps of Engineers for flood control or flood risk 
        management projects.
            (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Scope.--In conducting the 
        analysis under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall 
        assess--
                    (A) how the Corps of Engineers complies, integrates, 
                and prioritizes ecosystem restoration in benefit-cost 
                analysis and generation of project alternatives;
                    (B) the geographic distribution and frequency of 
                ecosystem restoration for flood control or flood risk 
                management projects;
                    (C) the rationale and benefit-cost analyses that 
                drive decisions to incorporate ecosystem restoration 
                into flood control or flood risk management projects;
                    (D) the additional long-term comprehensive benefits 
                to local communities related to ecosystem restoration 
                for flood control or flood risk management projects;
                    (E) recommendations for prioritizing ecosystem 
                restoration as a tool for flood control and flood risk 
                management projects; and

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                    (F) the percentage of the annual construction budget 
                utilized for ecosystem restoration projects over the 
                past 5 years at flood control or flood risk management 
                projects.
            (3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.

    (p) Study on Tribal Coordination.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall initiate a review of the Corps of Engineers procedures to 
        address the discovery of Tribal historic or cultural resources, 
        including village sites, burial sites, and human remains, at 
        authorized water resources development projects.
            (2) Scope.--In conducting the review required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> evaluate the 
                implementation of the Tribal Liaison requirements under 
                section 8112 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a);
                    (B) describe the procedures used by the Corps of 
                Engineers when Tribal historic or cultural resources are 
                identified at authorized water resources development 
                projects, including--
                          (i) coordination with relevant Tribes, 
                      Federal, State, and local agencies;
                          (ii) the role and effectiveness of the Tribal 
                      Liaison;
                          (iii) recovery and reburial standards;
                          (iv) any differences in procedures used by 
                      each Corps of Engineers district; and
                          (v) as applicable, the implementation of the 
                      requirements of section 306108 of title 54, United 
                      States Code (formerly known as section 106 of the 
                      National Historic Preservation Act) or the Native 
                      American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act 
                      (25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq); and
                    (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> provide 
                recommendations to improve the coordination between the 
                Corps of Engineers and Tribes for the identification and 
                recovery of Tribal historic and cultural resources 
                discovered at authorized water resources development 
                projects.
            (3) Prioritization.--In conducting the review required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall prioritize 
        reviewing procedures used by the Sacramento District in the 
        South Pacific Division of the Corps of Engineers.
            (4) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such review.

    (q) Study on the Corps of Engineers Role in Support of FEMA Missions 
and Related Information Collection.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
        shall complete a review of the Corps of Engineers and its role 
        in support

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        of Federal Emergency Management Agency missions beginning with 
        fiscal year 2014, including--
                    (A) a description with costs and funding sources of 
                all data, methodological advice, information, models, 
                and analysis that the Corps of Engineers has provided to 
                the Federal Emergency Management Agency together with an 
                assessment of the fitness of such information for policy 
                purposes in relation to--
                          (i) floodplain mapping;
                          (ii) flood insurance, including the Risk 
                      Rating 2.0 flood insurance pricing methodology; 
                      and
                          (iii) determination of the flood risk 
                      reduction provided by structural and nonstructural 
                      flood risk reduction projects, including levee 
                      systems, both accredited and non-accredited; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> evaluation of the Corps of 
                Engineers application of and compliance with section 515 
                of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
                Act, 2001 (commonly known as the ``Information Quality 
                Act of 2000'') (Public Law 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763A-153) 
                and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act 
                of 2018 (Public Law 115-435, 132 Stat. 5529), including 
                the amendments made by that Act, and associated 
                guidelines issued by the Office of Management and 
                Budget, in ensuring the fitness of data and information 
                used by the Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency 
                Management Agency as foundations for agency guidance, 
                rules, and policymaking.
            (2) <<NOTE: Examination.>> Scope.--In conducting the review 
        required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall 
        examine--
                    (A) discharge of the Secretary's duties under 
                section 3014 of the Water Resources Reform and 
                Development Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 4131); and
                    (B) administration of activities pursuant to 
                National Levee Safety Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3301 et 
                seq.), section 1123 of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 3306), and section 8121 of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 
                3307), in order to establish--
                          (i) an assessment of Corps of Engineers use of 
                      peer review under section 515 of the Treasury and 
                      General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 
                      (commonly known as the ``Information Quality Act 
                      of 2000'') (Public Law 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763A-
                      153);
                          (ii) the degree to which data, methodological 
                      advice, information, models, and analysis are 
                      freely accessible to the public;
                          (iii) the degree to which data, methodological 
                      advice, information, models, and analysis are 
                      transparent and reproducible by the public;
                          (iv) the views of the public and affected 
                      parties on how the Corps of Engineers should 
                      uphold the data quality and evidence-based 
                      policymaking objectives of such section 515 of the 
                      Treasury and General Government Appropriations 
                      Act, 2001 and the Foundations for Evidence-Based 
                      Policymaking Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-435, 132 
                      Stat. 5529), including the amendments made by that 
                      Act;

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                          (v) the immediate and long-term impacts of the 
                      Corps of Engineers support to Federal Emergency 
                      Management Agency for affected communities, units 
                      of local government (including levee and drainage 
                      districts), and property owners, including the 
                      prioritization and justification of flood risk 
                      management projects;
                          (vi) the degree to which Federal coordination 
                      is occurring with affected communities, units of 
                      local government (including levee and drainage 
                      districts), and property owners in the formulation 
                      of agency guidance, rules, and policymaking, 
                      including agency adherence to section 1317 of the 
                      Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (42 
                      U.S.C. 4024) in the formulation of the Risk Rating 
                      2.0 flood insurance pricing methodology;
                          (vii) recommendations to the Secretary for 
                      improving compliance with the provisions of law 
                      referred to in clause (iv); and
                          (viii) recommendations to Congress, as 
                      appropriate, on legislation improving Corps of 
                      Engineers compliance with the provisions of law 
                      referred to in clause (iv).
            (3) Consultation.--In carrying out the review required under 
        paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult with the 
        Office of the Engineer Inspector General of the Corps of 
        Engineers, the Office of Management and Budget, levee and 
        drainage districts, and units of local government.
            (4) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under 
        paragraph (1) and (2), the Comptroller General shall submit to 
        the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
        of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such review.

    (r) Report on Material Contaminated by a Hazardous Substance and the 
Civil Works Program.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General carry out a 
        review of the impact of material contaminated by a hazardous 
        substance on the civil works program of the Corps of Engineers, 
        including relevant policies, regulations, or guidance of the 
        Corps of Engineers.
            (2) Requirements.--In developing the review under subsection 
        (a), the Secretary shall--
                    (A) describe--
                          (i) with respect to water resources 
                      development projects--
                                    (I) the applicable statutory 
                                authorities that require the removal of 
                                material contaminated by a hazardous 
                                substance;
                                    (II) the roles and responsibilities 
                                of the Secretary and non-Federal 
                                interests for identifying and removing 
                                material contaminated by a hazardous 
                                substance; and
                                    (III) the currently required 
                                remediation standards for water 
                                resources development projects

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                                where material contaminated by hazardous 
                                substances are identified, if 
                                applicable; and
                          (ii) any regulatory actions or decisions made 
                      by another Federal agency that impact--
                                    (I) the removal of material 
                                contaminated by a hazardous substance; 
                                and
                                    (II) the ability of the Secretary to 
                                carry out the civil works program of the 
                                Corps of Engineers;
                    (B) discuss the impact of material contaminated by a 
                hazardous substance on--
                          (i) the timely completion of construction of 
                      water resources development projects;
                          (ii) the operation and maintenance of water 
                      resources development projects, including dredging 
                      activities of the Corps of Engineers to maintain 
                      authorized Federal depths at ports and along the 
                      inland waterways; and
                          (iii) costs associated with carrying out the 
                      civil works program of the Corps of Engineers; and
                    (C) include any other information that the Secretary 
                determines to be appropriate to facilitate an 
                understanding of the impact of material contaminated by 
                a hazardous substance on the civil works program of the 
                Corps of Engineers.
            (3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph 
        (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the findings of such assessment, 
        including any legislative recommendations that result from such 
        assessment.

              TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

SEC. 1301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF INACTIVE PROJECTS.

    Section 301 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 
U.S.C. 579d-2) is amended by striking subsections (a) through (c) and 
inserting the following:
    ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
            ``(1) to identify water resources development projects, and 
        separable elements of projects, authorized by Congress that are 
        no longer viable for construction due to--
                    ``(A) a lack of local support;
                    ``(B) a lack of available Federal or non-Federal 
                resources; or
                    ``(C) an authorizing purpose that is no longer 
                relevant or feasible;
            ``(2) to create an expedited and definitive process for 
        Congress to deauthorize water resources development projects and 
        separable elements that are no longer viable for construction; 
        and
            ``(3) to allow the continued authorization of water 
        resources development projects and separable elements that are 
        viable for construction.

    ``(b) Proposed Deauthorization List.--

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            ``(1) Preliminary list of projects.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall develop a 
                preliminary list of each water resources development 
                project, or separable element of a project, authorized 
                for construction before June 10, 2014, for which--
                          ``(i) planning, design, or construction was 
                      not initiated before the date of enactment of the 
                      Water Resources Development Act of 2024; or
                          ``(ii) planning, design, or construction was 
                      initiated before the date of enactment of the 
                      Water Resources Development Act of 2024, but for 
                      which no funds, Federal or non-Federal, were 
                      obligated for planning, design, or construction of 
                      the project or separable element of the project 
                      during the current fiscal year or any of the 10 
                      preceding fiscal years.
                    ``(B) Use of comprehensive construction backlog and 
                operation and maintenance report.--The Secretary may 
                develop the preliminary list from the comprehensive 
                construction backlog and operation and maintenance 
                reports developed pursuant to section 1001(b)(2) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
                579a).
            ``(2) Preparation of proposed deauthorization list.--
                    ``(A) Proposed list and estimated deauthorization 
                amount.--The Secretary shall--
                          ``(i) prepare a proposed list of projects for 
                      deauthorization comprised of a subset of projects 
                      and separable elements identified on the 
                      preliminary list developed under paragraph (1) 
                      that are projects or separable elements described 
                      in subsection (a)(1), as determined by the 
                      Secretary; and
                          ``(ii) include with such proposed list an 
                      estimate, in the aggregate, of the Federal cost to 
                      complete such projects.
                    ``(B) Determination of federal cost to complete.--
                For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Federal cost to 
                complete shall take into account any allowances 
                authorized by section 902 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), as applied to 
                the most recent project schedule and cost estimate.
            ``(3) Public comment and consultation.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall solicit 
                comments from the public and the Governors of each 
                applicable State on the proposed deauthorization list 
                prepared under paragraph (2)(A).
                    ``(B) Comment period.--The public comment period 
                shall be 90 days.
            ``(4) Preparation of final deauthorization list.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall prepare a 
                final deauthorization list by--
                          ``(i) considering any comments received under 
                      paragraph (3); and
                          ``(ii) revising the proposed deauthorization 
                      list prepared under paragraph (2)(A) as the 
                      Secretary determines necessary to respond to such 
                      comments.
                    ``(B) Appendix.--The Secretary shall include as part 
                of the final deauthorization list an appendix that--

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                          ``(i) identifies each project or separable 
                      element on the proposed deauthorization list that 
                      is not included on the final deauthorization list; 
                      and
                          ``(ii) describes the reasons why the project 
                      or separable element is not included on the final 
                      deauthorization list.

    ``(c) Submission of Final Deauthorization List to Congress for 
Congressional Review; Publication.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 90 
        days after the date of the close of the comment period under 
        subsection (b)(3), the Secretary shall--
                    ``(A) submit the final deauthorization list and 
                appendix prepared under subsection (b)(4) to the 
                Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
                House of Representatives and the Committee on 
                Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: Federal Register, 
                publication.>> publish the final deauthorization list 
                and appendix in the Federal Register.
            ``(2) Exclusions.--The Secretary shall not include in the 
        final deauthorization list submitted under paragraph (1) any 
        project or separable element with respect to which Federal funds 
        for planning, design, or construction are obligated after the 
        development of the preliminary list under subsection (b)(1)(A) 
        but prior to the submission of the final deauthorization list 
        under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''.
SEC. 1302. <<NOTE: Effective dates.>> SPECIFIC DEAUTHORIZATIONS.

    (a) East San Pedro Bay, California.--The study for the project for 
ecosystem restoration, East San Pedro Bay, California, authorized by the 
resolution of the Committee on Public Works of the Senate, dated June 
25, 1969, relating to the report of the Chief of Engineers for Los 
Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Ballona Creek, is no longer authorized 
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
    (b) Deauthorization of Designated Portions of the Los Angeles County 
Drainage Area, California.--
            (1) In general.--The portion of the project for flood risk 
        management, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California, 
        authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 
        688, 49 Stat. 1589; 50 Stat. 167; 52 Stat. 1215; 55 Stat. 647; 
        64 Stat. 177; 104 Stat. 4611; 136 Stat. 3785), consisting of the 
        flood channels described in paragraph (2), are no longer 
        authorized beginning on the date that is 18 months after the 
        date of enactment of this Act.
            (2) Flood channels described.--The flood channels referred 
        to in paragraph (1) are the following flood channels operated 
        and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 
        as generally defined in Corps of Engineers operations and 
        maintenance manuals and as may be further described in an 
        agreement entered into under paragraph (3):
                    (A) Arcadia Wash Channel (Auburn Branch Channel).
                    (B) Arcadia Wash Channel (Baldwin Ave. Branch 
                Channel).
                    (C) Arcadia Wash Channel (East Branch Channel).
                    (D) Arcadia Wash Channel (Lima St. Branch Channel).
                    (E) Bel Aire Dr./Sunset Canyon Channel.
                    (F) Big Dalton Wash Channel.

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                    (G) Big Dalton Wash Channel (East Branch Inlet 
                Channel).
                    (H) Blanchard Canyon Channel.
                    (I) Blue Gum Canyon Channel.
                    (J) Brand Canyon Channel.
                    (K) Childs Canyon Channel.
                    (L) Dead Horse Canyon Channel.
                    (M) Dunsmuir Canyon Channel.
                    (N) Eagle Canyon Channel.
                    (O) Elmwood Canyon Channel.
                    (P) Emerald Wash Channel.
                    (Q) Emerald Wash Channel (West Branch).
                    (R) Hay Canyon Channel.
                    (S) Higgins and Coldwater Canyon.
                    (T) Hillcrest Canyon Channel.
                    (U) La Tuna Canyon Channel.
                    (V) Little Dalton Diversion Channel.
                    (W) Little Dalton Wash Channel.
                    (X) Live Oak Wash Channel.
                    (Y) Mansfield St. Channel.
                    (Z) Marshall Creek Channel.
                    (AA) Marshall Creek Channel (West Branch).
                    (BB) Rexford-Monte Mar Branch.
                    (CC) Royal Boulevard Channel.
                    (DD) Rubio Canyon Diversion Channel.
                    (EE) San Dimas Wash Channel.
                    (FF) Sawtelle Channel.
                    (GG) Shields Canyon Channel.
                    (HH) Sierra Madre Villa Channel.
                    (II) Sierra Madre Wash.
                    (JJ) Sierra Madre Wash Inlet.
                    (KK) Snover Canyon Channel.
                    (LL) Stough Canyon Channel.
                    (MM) Thompson Creek Channel.
                    (NN) Walnut Creek Channel.
                    (OO) Webber Canyon Channel.
                    (PP) Westwood Branch Channel.
                    (QQ) Wilson Canyon Channel.
                    (RR) Winery Canyon Channel.
            (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Agreement.--Not later than 90 days 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        seek to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County 
        Flood Control District to ensure that the Los Angeles County 
        Flood Control District--
                    (A) will continue to operate, maintain, repair, 
                rehabilitate, and replace as necessary, the flood 
                channels described in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in perpetuity at no cost to the United 
                      States; and
                          (ii) in a manner that does not reduce the 
                      level of flood protection of the project described 
                      in paragraph (1);
                    (B) will retain public ownership of all real 
                property required for the continued functioning of the 
                flood channels described in paragraph (2), consistent 
                with authorized purposes of the project described in 
                paragraph (1);

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                    (C) will allow the Corps of Engineers to continue to 
                operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace any 
                appurtenant structures, such as rain and stream gages, 
                existing as of the date of enactment of this Act and 
                located within the flood channels subject to 
                deauthorization under paragraph (1) as necessary to 
                ensure the continued functioning of the project 
                described in paragraph (1); and
                    (D) will hold and save the United States harmless 
                from damages due to floods, breach, failure, operation, 
                or maintenance of the flood channels described in 
                paragraph (2).
            (4) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may accept and 
        expend funds voluntarily contributed by the Los Angeles County 
        Flood Control District to cover the administrative costs 
        incurred by the Secretary to--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> enter into an agreement 
                under paragraph (3); and
                    (B) monitor compliance with such agreement.

    (c) Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut.--
            (1) In general.--The portion of the project for navigation, 
        Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the first section 
        of the Act of July 24, 1946 (chapter 595, 60 Stat. 634; 72 Stat. 
        297), described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized 
        beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
            (2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred 
        to in paragraph (1) is generally the northeastern corner of the 
        Federal Turning Basin at Bridgeport Harbor, immediately south of 
        the previous Cilco Terminal and current Dolphins Cove Marina--
                    (A) beginning at a point N622921.65, E882983.49;
                    (B) running east approximately 1243 feet to a point 
                N622079.26, E883897.46;
                    (C) running southwest approximately 754 feet to 
                N622244.84, E883162.02; and
                    (D) running approximately 700 feet to the point of 
                beginning.

    (d) Thames River, Connecticut.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the 25-foot-deep channel portion of the project for 
        navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized by the first 
        section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 918), 
        consisting of the area described in paragraph (2), is no longer 
        authorized.
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is the area--
                    (A) beginning at a point N706550.83, E1179497.53;
                    (B) running southeasterly about 808.28 feet to a 
                point N705766.32, E1179692.10;
                    (C) running southeasterly about 2219.17 feet to a 
                point N703725.88, E1180564.64;
                    (D) running southeasterly about 1594.84 feet to a 
                point N702349.59, E1181370.46;
                    (E) running southwesterly about 483.01 feet to a 
                point N701866.63, E1181363.54;
                    (F) running northwesterly about 2023.85 feet to a 
                point N703613.13, E1180340.96;
                    (G) running northwesterly about 2001.46 feet to a 
                point N705453.40, E1179554.02; and

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                    (H) running northwesterly about 1098.89 feet to the 
                point described in paragraph (1).

    (e) Jacksonville Harbor, Florida.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the project for navigation, Jacksonville Harbor, Florida, 
        authorized by section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965 
        (79 Stat. 1090; 113 Stat. 276; 119 Stat. 2260; 128 Stat. 1364), 
        is modified to deauthorize the portion of the project described 
        in paragraph (2).
            (2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred 
        to in paragraph (1) is the area bounded by the following 
        coordinates:
                    (A) E 458361.31, N 2176371.67.
                    (B) E 458278.7499, N 2175769.9847.
                    (C) E 457946.66, N 2175527.99.

    (f) Masaryktown Canal, Florida.--
            (1) In general.--The portion of the project for the Four 
        River Basins, Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1183) described in paragraph (2) 
        is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of 
        this Act.
            (2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred 
        to in paragraph (1) is the Masaryktown Canal C-534, which spans 
        approximately 5.5 miles from Hernando County, between Ayers Road 
        and County Line Road east of United States Route 41, and 
        continues south to Pasco County, discharging into Crews Lake.

    (g) Saint Petersburg Harbor, Florida.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the portion of the project for navigation, Saint Petersburg 
        Harbor, Florida, authorized by section 101 of the River and 
        Harbor Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 165), consisting of the area 
        described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized.
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is the portion of the Federal channel located within Bayboro 
        Harbor, at approximately -82.635353 W and 27.760977 N, south of 
        the Range 300 line and west of the Station 71+00 line.

    (h) North Branch, Chicago River, Illinois.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the portion of the project for navigation North Branch 
        channel, Chicago River, Illinois, authorized by section 22 of 
        the Act of March 3, 1899 (chapter 425, 30 Stat. 1156), 
        consisting of the area described in paragraph (2) is no longer 
        authorized.
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is the approximately one-mile long segment of the North Branch 
        Channel on the east side of Goose Island, Chicago River, 
        Illinois.

    (i) Cherryfield Dam, Maine.--The project for flood control, 
Narraguagus River, Cherryfield Dam, Maine, authorized by, and 
constructed pursuant to, section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 
(33 U.S.C. 701s) is no longer authorized beginning on the date of 
enactment of this Act.
    (j) Papillion Creek Watershed, Nebraska.--Beginning on the date of 
enactment of this Act, the project for flood protection and other 
purposes in the Papillion Creek Basin, Nebraska, authorized by section 
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (82 Stat.

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743) is modified to deauthorize the portions of the project known as Dam 
Site 7 and Dam Site 12.
    (k) Truckee River, Nevada.--Beginning on the date of enactment of 
this Act, the project for flood risk management, Truckee Meadows, 
Nevada, authorized by section 7002(2) of the Water Resources Reform and 
Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1366), is no longer authorized.
    (l) Newtown Creek Federal Navigation Channel, New York.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the project for navigation, Newtown Creek Federal 
        navigation channel, New York, authorized by the first section of 
        the Act of March 2, 1919 (chapter 95, 40 Stat. 1276; 446 Stat. 
        920; 50 Stat. 845) is modified to deauthorize a portion of the 
        channel in East Branch, consisting of the area described in 
        paragraph (2).
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is the area beginning at a point North 40.718066 and West 
        73.923931, and extending upstream.

    (m) Souris River Basin, North Dakota.--The Talbott's Nursery 
portion, consisting of approximately 2,600 linear feet of levee, of 
stage 4 of the project for flood control, Souris River Basin, North 
Dakota, authorized by section 1124 of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4243; 101 Stat. 1329-111), is no longer 
authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
    (n) Monroe Bay and Creek Federal Channel, Virginia.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the project for navigation, Monroe Bay and Creek, Virginia, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of July 3, 1930 
        (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 922), is modified to deauthorize a 
        portion of the turning and anchorage basin, consisting of the 
        area described in paragraph (2).
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is 500 feet wide by 300 feet long of the turning and anchorage 
        basin starting at the upstream limit (end) of the turning and 
        anchorage basin near Robins Grove Port. This area is further 
        defined by the following coordinates, Easting: 1322718.74, 
        Northing: 209016.31; Easting: 1323145.05, Northing: 208755.00; 
        Easting: 1322988.29, Northing: 208499.27; Easting: 1322561.97, 
        Northing: 208760.59.

    (o) Seattle Harbor, Washington.--
            (1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this 
        Act, the project for navigation, Seattle Harbor, Washington, 
        authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 
        (chapter 831, 49 Stat. 1039), is modified to deauthorize the 
        portion of the project within the East Waterway consisting of 
        the area described in paragraph (2).
            (2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1) 
        is the area--
                    (A) beginning at the southwest corner of Block 386, 
                Plat of Seattle Tidelands (said corner also being a 
                point on the United States pierhead line);
                    (B) thence north 9000'00'' west along the 
                projection of the south line of Block 386, 206.58 feet 
                to the centerline of the East Waterway;

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                    (C) thence north 1430'00'' east along the 
                centerline and parallel with the northwesterly line of 
                Block 386, 64.83 feet;
                    (D) thence north 3332'59'' east, 235.85 feet;
                    (E) thence north 3955'22'' east, 128.70 feet;
                    (F) thence north 1430'00'' east parallel with the 
                northwesterly line of Block 386, 280.45 feet;
                    (G) thence north 9000'00'' east, 70.00 feet to the 
                pierhead line and the northwesterly line of Block 386; 
                and
                    (H) thence south 1430'00'' west, 650.25 feet along 
                said pierhead line and northwesterly line of Block 386 
                to the point of beginning.

    (p) <<NOTE: Reports. California.>> Study on Additional 
Deauthorization.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the 
impacts of deauthorizing of the portions of the project for flood 
protection on the Lower San Joaquin River and tributaries, California, 
authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 
58 Stat. 901) consisting of the right bank of the San Joaquin River 
between levee miles 0.00 on the left bank of the Tuolumne River and 
levee mile 3.76 on the San Joaquin River, California.
SEC. 1303. GENERAL REAUTHORIZATIONS.

    (a) Las Vegas, Nevada.--Section 529(b)(3) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2658; 119 Stat. 2255; 125 Stat. 865; 
136 Stat. 4631) is amended by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting 
``$60,000,000''.
    (b) Invasive Species in Alpine Lakes Pilot Program.--Section 507(c) 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (16 U.S.C. 4701 note) is 
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
    (c) Environmental Banks.--Section 309(e) of the Coastal Wetlands 
Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3957(e)) is amended 
by striking ``12'' and inserting ``14''.
    (d) Levee Safety Initiative.--Section 9005(g)(2)(E)(i) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(g)(2)(E)(i)) is 
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
    (e) Non-Federal Implementation Pilot Program.--Section 1043(b) of 
the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 
note) is amended by striking ``2026'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``2030''.
    (f) Asian Carp Prevention and Control Pilot Program.--Section 509(a) 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610 note) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(C)(ii), by striking ``2024'' and 
        inserting ``2030''; and
            (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``2 years thereafter'' and 
        inserting ``2 years after the date of enactment of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2024''.

    (g) Transfer of Excess Credit.--Section 1020 of the Water Resources 
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2223) is amended by 
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030'' each place it appears.

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    (h) Pilot Programs on the Formulation of Corps of Engineers Projects 
in Rural Communities and Economically Disadvantaged Communities.--
Section 118 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 
2201 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (e), by striking ``5 years and 10 years'' 
        and inserting ``5 years, 10 years, and 15 years'';
            (2) in subsection (g), by striking ``10 years'' and 
        inserting ``15 years''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(h) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Priority Projects.--In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the following projects:
            ``(1) The project for flood risk management, city of Rialto, 
        California, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2024.
            ``(2) The project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, 
        Santa Ana River, Jurupa Valley, California, authorized by 
        section 1201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
            ``(3) The project for flood control and other purposes, 
        Kentucky River and its tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by 
        section 6 of the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 
        1416).
            ``(4) The project for flood risk management, Kentucky River, 
        Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
            ``(5) The project for navigation, Hagaman Chute, Lake 
        Providence, Louisiana, authorized by section 1201 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2024.
            ``(6) The project for flood risk management, Otero County, 
        New Mexico, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2024.
            ``(7) The project for flood control and other purposes, 
        Susquehanna River Basin, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized 
        by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 
        1573).
            ``(8) The project for flood risk management and ecosystem 
        restoration, Winooski River basin, Vermont, authorized by 
        section 1201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
            ``(9) The project for flood risk management and sediment 
        management, Grays River, Wahkiakum County, Washington, 
        authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2024.''.

    (i) Rehabilitation of Existing Levees.--Section 3017(e) of the Water 
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3303a note) is 
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2033''.
    (j) Extension for Certain Invasive Species Programs.--Section 
104(b)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 
610(b)(2)(A)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2021 
        through 2024'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2025 through 
        2029''; and
            (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``2028'' and inserting 
        ``2029''.
SEC. 1304. <<NOTE: State listing.>> ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) New Projects.--Section 219(f) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1258; 136 Stat. 
3808) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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            ``(406) Buckeye, arizona.--$12,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of 
        Buckeye, Arizona.
            ``(407) Flagstaff, arizona.--$5,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including facilities for water reclamation, withdrawal, 
        treatment, and distribution), Flagstaff, Arizona.
            ``(408) Glendale, arizona.--$5,200,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water 
        quality enhancement, Glendale, Arizona.
            ``(409) Page, arizona.--$10,000,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of Page, 
        Arizona.
            ``(410) Sahuarita, arizona.--$4,800,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, in the 
        town of Sahuarita, Arizona.
            ``(411) Tohono o'odham nation, arizona.--$10,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, 
        and distribution), Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona.
            ``(412) Tucson, arizona.--$30,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including water reclamation and recycled water systems), 
        Tucson, Arizona.
            ``(413) Winslow, arizona.--$3,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of 
        Winslow, Arizona.
            ``(414) Adelanto, california.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the City of Adelanto, California.
            ``(415) Aptos, california.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the town of Aptos, California.
            ``(416) Sacramento and san joaquin rivers, bay-delta, 
        california.--$20,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, 
        including water and wastewater infrastructure (including 
        stormwater management), drainage systems, and water quality 
        enhancement, Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, San Francisco 
        Bay-Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed, California.
            ``(417) Bishop, california.--$2,500,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of Bishop, California.
            ``(418) Bloomington, california.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        Bloomington, California.
            ``(419) Butte county, california.--$50,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        water supply, environmental restoration, and surface water 
        resource protection in Butte County, California.
            ``(420) California city, california.--$1,902,808 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 
        city of California City, California.
            ``(421) Carson, california.--$11,000,000 for water and water 
        supply infrastructure in the City of Carson, California.
            ``(422) Cedar glen, california.--$35,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and water 
        storage, in Cedar Glen, California.

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            ``(423) Culver city, california.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 
        water, in City of Culver City, California.
            ``(424) Colton, california.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the city of Colton, California.
            ``(425) East san fernando valley, california.--$50,000,000 
        for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater 
        management, drinking water, and water supply, in the City of Los 
        Angeles, California, including Sun Valley.
            ``(426) Fresno county, california.--$20,000,000 for water 
        and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater 
        management, surface water resource protection, and environmental 
        restoration, in Fresno County, California.
            ``(427) Georgetown divide public utility district, 
        california.--$20,500,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including water supply and water storage, for 
        communities served by the Georgetown Divide Public Utility 
        District, California.
            ``(428) Grand terrace, california.--$10,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        in the city of Grand Terrace, California.
            ``(429) Hayward, california.--$15,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 
        infrastructure, in the city of Hayward, California.
            ``(430) Hollister, california.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of Hollister, California.
            ``(431) Kern county, california.--$50,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure in Kern County, California.
            ``(432) Lake county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        Lake County, California.
            ``(433) <<NOTE: Nevada. California.>> Lake tahoe basin.--
        $20,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including 
        water supply, in the communities within the Lake Tahoe Basin in 
        Nevada and California.
            ``(434) La quinta, california.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, in the City of La Quinta, California.
            ``(435) Lakewood, california.--$8,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of Lakewood, California.
            ``(436) Lawndale, california.--$6,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, and 
        environmental infrastructure, in the city of Lawndale, 
        California.
            ``(437) Lone pine, california.--$7,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Lone Pine, California.
            ``(438) Lomita, california.--$5,500,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and stormwater 
        management, in the city of Lomita, California.
            ``(439) Los banos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the city of Los Banos, California.
            ``(440) Los olivos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the town of Los Olivos, California.
            ``(441) Lynwood, california.--$12,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure in the city of Lynwood, California.

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            ``(442) Madera county, california.--$27,500,000 for water 
        and water supply infrastructure in Madera County, California.
            ``(443) Milpitas, california.--$15,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure in the city of Milpitas, California.
            ``(444) Montecito, california.--$18,250,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and stormwater 
        management, in the town of Montecito, California.
            ``(445) Oakland-alameda estuary, california.--$30,000,000 
        for environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage 
        systems and water quality enhancement, Oakland-Alameda Estuary, 
        Oakland and Alameda Counties, California.
            ``(446) Oxnard, california.--$40,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, conservation, 
        water reuse and related facilities, environmental restoration, 
        and surface water resource protection, in the city of Oxnard, 
        California.
            ``(447) Patterson, california.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 
        environmental restoration, in the city of Patterson, California.
            ``(448) Pomona, california.--$35,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 
        water, in Pomona, California.
            ``(449) Rohnert park, california.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure in the city of Rohnert Park, 
        California.
            ``(450) Salinas, california.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 
        of Salinas, California.
            ``(451) San benito county, california.--$10,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in 
        San Benito County, California.
            ``(452) San buenaventura, california.--$18,250,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City 
        of San Buenaventura, California.
            ``(453) San diego county, california.--$200,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in 
        San Diego County, California.
            ``(454) South gate, california.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure in the city of South Gate, 
        California.
            ``(455) San luis obispo county, california.--$5,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water 
        and water supply, in San Luis Obispo County, California.
            ``(456) Stanislaus county, california.--$10,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and 
        stormwater management, in Stanislaus County, California.
            ``(457) Tijuana river valley watershed, california.--
        $10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, Tijuana River Valley Watershed, 
        California.
            ``(458) Tulare county, california.--$20,000,000 for water 
        and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater 
        management, surface water resource protection, and environmental 
        restoration, in Tulare County, California.

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            ``(459) Watsonville, california.--$28,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of Watsonville, 
        California.
            ``(460) Yolo county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and stormwater 
        management, in Yolo County, California.
            ``(461) Yorba linda water district, california.--$6,500,000 
        for water and water supply infrastructure in communities served 
        by the Yorba Linda Water District, California.
            ``(462) El paso county, colorado.--$20,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure and stormwater management, El Paso County, 
        Colorado.
            ``(463) Fremont county, colorado.--$50,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure, in Fremont County, Colorado.
            ``(464) East hampton, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the 
        town of East Hampton, Connecticut.
            ``(465) East lyme, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town 
        of East Lyme, Connecticut.
            ``(466) Rehoboth beach, lewes, dewey, bethany, south 
        bethany, fenwick island, delaware.--$25,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey, Bethany, South 
        Bethany, and Fenwick Island, Delaware.
            ``(467) Wilmington, delaware.--$25,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 
        Wilmington, Delaware.
            ``(468) Pickering beach, kitts hummock, bowers beach, south 
        bowers beach, slaughter beach, prime hook beach, milton, 
        milford, delaware.--$25,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 
        Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers Beach, South Bowers 
        Beach, Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, Milton, and Milford, 
        Delaware.
            ``(469) Broward county, florida.--$50,000,000 for water and 
        water-related infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        water storage and treatment, surface water protection, and 
        environmental restoration, in Broward County, Florida.
            ``(470) Deltona, florida.--$31,200,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the City of Deltona, Florida.
            ``(471) Longboat key, florida.--$2,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the Town of Longboat Key, Florida.
            ``(472) Marion county, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        water supply infrastructure, including water supply, in Marion 
        County, Florida.
            ``(473) Oviedo, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and 
        treatment, in the city of Oviedo, Florida.
            ``(474) Osceola county, florida.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, and 
        environmental restoration, in Osceola County, Florida.

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            ``(475) Central florida.--$45,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Brevard 
        County, Orange County, and Osceola County, Florida.
            ``(476) Coastal georgia, georgia.--$50,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including stormwater management and water 
        supply), in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, and 
        McIntosh Counties, Georgia.
            ``(477) Muscogee, henry, and clayton counties, georgia.--
        $10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water 
        and wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater management), 
        Muscogee, Henry, and Clayton Counties, Georgia.
            ``(478) Cobb county, georgia.--$5,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 
        Cobb County, Georgia.
            ``(479) Dekalb county, georgia.--$40,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 
        treatment, in DeKalb County, Georgia.
            ``(480) Porterdale, georgia.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        water supply, and environmental restoration in the city of 
        Porterdale, Georgia.
            ``(481) Burley, idaho.--$20,000,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including water treatment, in the city of 
        Burley, Idaho.
            ``(482) Belvidere, illinois.--$17,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of Belvidere, Illinois.
            ``(483) Calumet city, illinois.--$10,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, Calumet City, Illinois.
            ``(484) Dupage county, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 
        water, in the village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
            ``(485) Fox river, illinois.--$9,500,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and 
        treatment, in the villages of Lakemoor, Island Lake, and Volo, 
        and McHenry County, Illinois.
            ``(486) German valley, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 
        treatment, in the village of German Valley, Illinois.
            ``(487) Lasalle, illinois.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        drinking water, water treatment, and environmental restoration, 
        in the city of LaSalle, Illinois.
            ``(488) Rockford, illinois.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 
        treatment, in the city of Rockford, Illinois.
            ``(489) Savanna, illinois.--$2,000,000 for water and water 
        supply infrastructure, including drinking water, in the city of 
        Savanna, Illinois.
            ``(490) Sherrard, illinois.--$7,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water 
        treatment, in the village of Sherrard, Illinois.
            ``(491) Wyandotte county and kansas city, kansas.--
        $35,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including

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        stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows), 
        Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.
            ``(492) Brownsville, kentucky.--$14,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 
        water, in the city of Brownsville, Kentucky.
            ``(493) Monroe, louisiana.--$7,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        water supply, and drinking water, in the city of Monroe, 
        Louisiana.
            ``(494) Pointe celeste, louisiana.--$50,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, in 
        Pointe Celeste, Louisiana.
            ``(495) Easthampton, massachusetts.--$10,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including wastewater treatment plant outfalls), 
        Easthampton, Massachusetts.
            ``(496) Franklin, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Franklin, Massachusetts.
            ``(497) Northampton, massachusetts.--$5,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, Hockanum 
        Road, Northampton, Massachusetts.
            ``(498) Winthrop, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts.
            ``(499) Milan, michigan.--$3,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking 
        water, in the city of Milan, Michigan.
            ``(500) Southeast michigan.--$58,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and 
        water supply, in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw 
        Counties, Michigan.
            ``(501) Elysian, minnesota.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 
        of Elysian, Minnesota.
            ``(502) Le sueur, minnesota.--$3,200,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city 
        of Le Sueur, Minnesota.
            ``(503) Byram, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water 
        quality enhancement, Byram, Mississippi.
            ``(504) Columbia, mississippi.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water quality enhancement 
        and water supply, in the city of Columbia, Mississippi.
            ``(505) Diamondhead, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure and drainage systems, Diamondhead, Mississippi.
            ``(506) Hancock county, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage 
        systems, and water quality enhancement, Hancock County, 
        Mississippi.
            ``(507) Laurel, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the city of Laurel, Mississippi.

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            ``(508) Madison, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water 
        quality enhancement, Madison, Mississippi.
            ``(509) Moss point, mississippi.--$11,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the city of Moss Point, Mississippi.
            ``(510) Olive branch, mississippi.--$10,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, 
        water quality enhancement, and water supply, in the city of 
        Olive Branch, Mississippi.
            ``(511) Pearl, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water 
        quality enhancement, Pearl, Mississippi.
            ``(512) Picayune, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the city of Picayune, Mississippi.
            ``(513) Starkville, mississippi.--$6,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water, water 
        treatment, water quality enhancement, and water supply, in the 
        city of Starkville, Mississippi.
            ``(514) Laughlin, nevada.--$29,000,000 for water 
        infrastructure, including water supply, in the town of Laughlin, 
        Nevada.
            ``(515) Nye county, nevada.--$10,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including water wellfield and pipeline in the Pahrump Valley), 
        Nye County, Nevada.
            ``(516) Pahrump, nevada.--$4,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the town of Pahrump, Nevada.
            ``(517) Storey county, nevada.--$10,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, 
        and distribution), Storey County, Nevada.
            ``(518) New hampshire.--$25,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 
        New Hampshire.
            ``(519) Belmar, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 
        infrastructure and stormwater management in Belmar Township, New 
        Jersey.
            ``(520) Cape may county, new jersey.--$40,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including water supply, desalination, and 
        facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), Cape 
        May County, New Jersey.
            ``(521) Colesville, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in Colesville, New Jersey.
            ``(522) Deptford township, new jersey.--$4,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
            ``(523) Lacey township, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 
        infrastructure and stormwater management, in Lacey Township, New 
        Jersey.

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            ``(524) Merchantville, new jersey.--$18,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Merchantville, 
        New Jersey.
            ``(525) Park ridge, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Park Ridge, New 
        Jersey.
            ``(526) Washington township, new jersey.--$3,200,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure in Washington Township, 
        Gloucester County, New Jersey.
            ``(527) Bernalillo, new mexico.--$20,000,000 for wastewater 
        infrastructure in the town of Bernalillo, New Mexico.
            ``(528) Bosque farms, new mexico.--$10,000,000 for 
        wastewater infrastructure in the village of Bosque Farms, New 
        Mexico.
            ``(529) Carmel, new york.--$3,450,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Carmel, New York.
            ``(530) Dutchess county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure in Dutchess County, New York.
            ``(531) Kings county, new york.--$100,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        (including combined sewer overflows), in Kings County, New York.
            ``(532) Mohawk river and tributaries, new york.--
        $100,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including 
        stormwater management, surface water resource protection, 
        environmental restoration, and related infrastructure, in the 
        vicinity of the Mohawk River and tributaries, including the 
        counties of Albany, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, 
        Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Saratoga, 
        Schoharie, and Schenectady, New York.
            ``(533) Mount pleasant, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
            ``(534) New rochelle, new york.--$20,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including stormwater management), New Rochelle, 
        New York.
            ``(535) Newtown creek, new york.--$25,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        (including combined sewer overflows), in the vicinity of Newtown 
        Creek, New York City, New York.
            ``(536) New york county, new york.--$60,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        (including combined sewer overflows), in New York County, New 
        York.
            ``(537) Orange county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in Orange County, New York.
            ``(538) Sleepy hollow, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the village of Sleepy Hollow, New York.
            ``(539) Ulster county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in Ulster County, New York.
            ``(540) Ramapo, new york.--$4,000,000 for water 
        infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure, 
        in the town of Ramapo, New York.

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            ``(541) Rikers island, new york.--$25,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        (including combined sewer overflows) on Rikers Island, New York.
            ``(542) Yorktown, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the town of Yorktown, New York.
            ``(543) Canton, north carolina.--$41,025,650 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the town of Canton, North Carolina.
            ``(544) Fairmont, north carolina.--$7,137,500 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, in the town of Fairmont, North 
        Carolina.
            ``(545) Murphy, north carolina.--$1,500,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town 
        of Murphy, North Carolina.
            ``(546) Robbinsville, north carolina.--$3,474,350 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Robbinsville, North 
        Carolina.
            ``(547) Weaverville, north carolina.--$4,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Weaverville, North 
        Carolina.
            ``(548) City of akron, ohio.--$5,500,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including drainage systems), City of Akron, Ohio.
            ``(549) Apple creek, ohio.--$350,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the village of Apple Creek, Ohio.
            ``(550) Ashtabula county, ohio.--$1,500,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including water supply and water quality 
        enhancement), Ashtabula County, Ohio.
            ``(551) Bloomingburg, ohio.--$6,500,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and 
        distribution), Bloomingburg, Ohio.
            ``(552) Brooklyn heights, ohio.--$170,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the village of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
            ``(553) Chagrin falls regional water system, ohio.--
        $3,500,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the 
        villages of Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Moreland Hills, and 
        South Russell, and the Townships of Bainbridge, Chagrin Falls, 
        and Russell, Ohio.
            ``(554) Cuyahoga county, ohio.--$11,500,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure (including combined sewer overflows), Cuyahoga 
        County, Ohio.
            ``(555) East cleveland, ohio.--$13,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including stormwater management), East Cleveland, Ohio.
            ``(556) Erie county, ohio.--$16,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        (including combined sewer overflows) in Erie County, Ohio.
            ``(557) Huron, ohio.--$7,100,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure in the city of Huron, Ohio.

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            ``(558) Kelleys island, ohio.--$1,000,000 for wastewater 
        infrastructure in the village of Kelleys Island, Ohio.
            ``(559) North olmsted, ohio.--$1,175,165 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the city of North Olmsted, Ohio.
            ``(560) Painesville, ohio.--$11,800,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in 
        the City of Painesville, Ohio.
            ``(561) Solon, ohio.--$14,137,341 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including stormwater management (including 
        combined sewer overflows), in the city of Solon, Ohio.
            ``(562) Summit county, ohio.--$25,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 
        infrastructure, in Summit County, Ohio.
            ``(563) Stark county, ohio.--$24,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental 
        infrastructure, in Stark County, Ohio.
            ``(564) Struthers, ohio.--$500,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, and 
        sewer improvements), Struthers, Ohio.
            ``(565) Toledo and oregon, ohio.--$10,500,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the cities of Toledo and Oregon, 
        Ohio.
            ``(566) Vermilion, ohio.--$15,400,000 for wastewater 
        infrastructure in the city of Vermilion, Ohio.
            ``(567) Westlake, ohio.--$750,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of 
        Westlake, Ohio.
            ``(568) Stillwater, oklahoma.--$30,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        and water supply infrastructure (including facilities for water 
        storage, withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), in the city 
        of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
            ``(569) Beaverton, oregon.--$10,000,000 for water supply in 
        the city of Beaverton, Oregon.
            ``(570) Clackamas county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including combined sewer overflows, 
        in Clackamas County, Oregon.
            ``(571) Washington county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water 
        infrastructure and water supply in Washington County, Oregon.
            ``(572) Pennsylvania.--$38,600,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure, 
        Pennsylvania.
            ``(573) Berks county, pennsylvania.--$7,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 
        stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, in 
        Berks County, Pennsylvania.
            ``(574) Chester county, pennsylvania.--$7,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, 
        stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, in 
        Chester County, Pennsylvania.
            ``(575) Franklin township, pennsylvania.--$2,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater 
        management, in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.

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            ``(576) Indian creek, pennsylvania.--$50,000,000 for 
        wastewater infrastructure in the boroughs of Telford, Franconia, 
        and Lower Safford, Pennsylvania.
            ``(577) Pen argyl, pennsylvania.--$5,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Pen Argyl, 
        Pennsylvania.
            ``(578) Chesterfield county, south carolina.--$3,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure and other environmental 
        infrastructure (including stormwater management), Chesterfield 
        County, South Carolina.
            ``(579) Cheraw, south carolina.--$8,800,000 for water, 
        wastewater, and other environmental infrastructure in the town 
        of Cheraw, South Carolina.
            ``(580) Florence county, south carolina.--$40,000,000 for 
        water and wastewater infrastructure in Florence County, South 
        Carolina.
            ``(581) Lake city, south carolina.--$15,000,000 for water 
        and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management 
        in the city of Lake City, South Carolina.
            ``(582) Tipton county, tennessee.--$35,000,000 for 
        wastewater infrastructure and water supply infrastructure, 
        including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and 
        distribution, Tipton County, Tennessee.
            ``(583) Tipton, haywood, and fayette counties, tennessee.--
        $50,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including 
        related environmental infrastructure and water supply, in 
        Tipton, Haywood, and Fayette Counties, Tennessee.
            ``(584) Austin, texas.--$50,000,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure in the city of Austin, Texas.
            ``(585) Amarillo, texas.--$38,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and 
        water storage and treatment systems, in the City of Amarillo, 
        Texas.
            ``(586) Brownsville, texas.--$40,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, in the City of Brownsville, Texas.
            ``(587) Clarendon, texas.--$5,000,000 for water 
        infrastructure, including water storage, in the city of 
        Clarendon, Texas.
            ``(588) Quinlan, texas.--$1,250,000 for water and wastewater 
        infrastructure in the city of Quinlan, Texas.
            ``(589) Runaway bay, texas.--$7,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and 
        water storage and treatment systems, in the city of Runaway Bay, 
        Texas.
            ``(590) Webb county, texas.--$20,000,000 for wastewater 
        infrastructure and water supply in Webb County, Texas.
            ``(591) Zapata county, texas.--$20,000,000 for water and 
        wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Zapata 
        County, Texas.
            ``(592) King william county, virginia.--$1,300,000 for 
        wastewater infrastructure in King William County, Virginia.
            ``(593) Potomac river, virginia.--$1,000,000 for wastewater 
        infrastructure, environmental infrastructure, and water quality 
        improvements, in the vicinity of the Potomac River, Virginia.

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            ``(594) Chelan, washington.--$9,000,000 for water 
        infrastructure, including water supply, storage, and 
        distribution, in the city of Chelan, Washington.
            ``(595) College place, washington.--$5,000,000 for 
        environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater 
        infrastructure, including water supply and storage, in the city 
        of College Place, Washington.
            ``(596) Ferndale, washington.--$4,000,000 for water, 
        wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of 
        Ferndale, Washington.
            ``(597) Lynden, washington.--$4,000,000 for water, 
        wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of 
        Lynden, Washington.
            ``(598) Othello, washington.--$14,000,000 for environmental 
        infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure 
        (including water supply, storage, and treatment, and aquifer 
        storage and recovery), in the city of Othello, Washington.''.

    (b) Project Modifications.--
            (1) Consistency with reports.--Congress finds that the 
        project modifications described in this subsection are in 
        accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the 
        Secretary under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and 
        Development Act (33 U.S.C. 2282d), titled ``Report to Congress 
        on Future Water Resources Development'', or have otherwise been 
        reviewed by Congress.
            (2) Modifications.--
                    (A) Alabama.--Section 219(f)(274) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 
                Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by striking 
                ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$85,000,000''.
                    (B) Alameda and contra costa counties, california.--
                Section 219(f)(80) of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 
                1258) is amended by striking ``$25,000,000'' and 
                inserting ``$45,000,000''.
                    (C) Calaveras county, california.--Section 
                219(f)(86) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259; 136 
                Stat. 3816) is amended by striking ``$13,280,000'' and 
                inserting ``$16,300,000''.
                    (D) Contra costa county, california.--Section 
                219(f)(87) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259) is 
                amended--
                          (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
                      ``water district'' and inserting ``county'';
                          (ii) by inserting ``$80,000,000, of which not 
                      less than'' before ``$23,000,000'';
                          (iii) by inserting ``shall be'' after 
                      ``$23,000,000''; and
                          (iv) by inserting ``service area, and of which 
                      not less than $57,000,000 shall be for water and 
                      wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater 
                      management and water supply, within the service 
                      areas for the Delta Diablo Sanitation District and 
                      the Ironhouse Sanitary District, Contra Costa 
                      County'' after ``Water District''.

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                    (E) Los angeles county, california.--Section 
                219(f)(93) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259; 136 
                Stat. 3816) is amended--
                          (i) by striking ``$103,000,000'' and inserting 
                      ``$128,000,000''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``Santa Clarity Valley'' and 
                      inserting ``Santa Clarita Valley''.
                    (F) Los angeles county, california environmental 
                assistance program.--Section 8319 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3785) is amended--
                          (i) in subsection (d)(3), by adding at the end 
                      the following:
                    ``(E) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph 
                (A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project under 
                this section benefitting an economically disadvantaged 
                community (as defined by the Secretary under section of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 
                2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.''; and
                          (ii) in subsection (e)(1), by striking 
                      ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
                    (G) Los osos, california.--
                          (i) Project description.--Section 219(c)(27) 
                      of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
                      (106 Stat. 4835; 114 Stat. 2763A-219; 121 Stat. 
                      1209) is amended by striking ``Wastewater'' and 
                      inserting ``Water and wastewater''.
                          (ii) Authorization of appropriations for 
                      construction assistance.--Section 219(e)(15) of 
                      the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                      Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 121 Stat. 1192) is 
                      amended by striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting 
                      ``$43,000,000''.
                    (H) San bernardino county, california.--Section 
                219(f)(101) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1260) is 
                modified by striking ``$9,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$24,000,000''.
                    (I) South perris, california.--Section 219(f)(52) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-220; 134 Stat. 
                2718) is amended by striking ``$50,000,000'' and 
                inserting ``$100,000,000''.
                    (J) Kent, delaware.--Section 219(f)(313) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by striking 
                ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
                    (K) New castle, delaware.--Section 219(f)(314) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by 
                striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
                    (L) Sussex, delaware.--Section 219(f)(315) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by striking 
                ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
                    (M) Palm beach county, florida.--Section 219(f)(129) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of

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                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261) is 
                amended by striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting 
                ``$57,500,000''.
                    (N) Atlanta, georgia.--Section 219(e)(5) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking 
                ``$75,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
                    (O) East point, georgia.--Section 219(f)(136) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261; 136 Stat. 3817) is 
                amended by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$20,000,000''.
                    (P) Guam.--Section 219(f)(323) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (136 Stat. 3811) is 
                amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$35,000,000''.
                    (Q) Maui, hawaii.--Section 219(f)(328) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 
                Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is modified by striking 
                ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
                    (R) Cook county and lake county, illinois.--Section 
                219(f)(54) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-
                221) is amended by striking ``$100,000,000'' and 
                inserting ``$149,000,000''.
                    (S) Forest park, illinois.--Section 219(f)(330) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is amended by 
                striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
                    (T) Madison and st. clair counties, illinois.--
                Section 219(f)(55) of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 114 Stat. 
                2763A-221; 134 Stat. 2718; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended--
                          (i) by inserting ``(including stormwater 
                      management)'' after ``wastewater assistance''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``$100,000,000'' and 
                      inserting ``$150,000,000''.
                    (U) South central illinois.--Section 219(f)(333) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended--
                          (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
                      ``Montgomery and christian counties, illinois'' 
                      and inserting ``South central illinois''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``Montgomery County and 
                      Christian County'' and inserting ``Montgomery 
                      County, Christian County, Fayette County, Shelby 
                      County, Jasper County, Richland County, Crawford 
                      County, and Lawrence County''.
                    (V) Will county, illinois.--Section 219(f)(334) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by 
                striking ``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$36,000,000''.
                    (W) Baton rouge, louisiana.--Section 219(f)(21) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-220; 121 Stat. 
                1226; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended by striking 
                ``$90,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
                    (X) East atchafalaya basin and amite river basin 
                region, louisiana.--Section 5082(i) of the Water 
                Resources

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                Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1226) is amended by 
                striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$45,000,000''.
                    (Y) Lafourche parish, louisiana.--Section 
                219(f)(146) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1262) is 
                amended by striking ``$2,300,000'' and inserting 
                ``$7,300,000''.
                    (Z) South central planning and development 
                commission, louisiana.--Section 219(f)(153) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 
                Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended by 
                striking ``$12,500,000'' and inserting ``$17,500,000''.
                    (AA) Southeast louisiana region, louisiana.--Section 
                5085(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 
                (121 Stat. 1228) is amended by striking ``$17,000,000'' 
                and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
                    (BB) Fitchburg, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(336) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
                    (CC) Haverhill, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(337) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
                    (DD) Lawrence, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(338) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
                    (EE) Lowell, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(339) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
                    (FF) Methuen, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(340) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
                    (GG) Macomb county, michigan.--Section 219(f)(345) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by 
                striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$90,000,000''.
                    (HH) Michigan.--Section 219(f)(157) of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4825; 113 
                Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended--
                          (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
                      ``Michigan combined sewer overflows'' and 
                      inserting ``Michigan''; and
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A) by striking 
                      ``$85,000,000'' and inserting ``$160,000,000''.
                    (II) Biloxi, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(163) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat, 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263) is amended by 
                striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
                    (JJ) Desoto county, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(30) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-220; 119 
                Stat. 282; 119 Stat. 2257; 122 Stat. 1623; 134 Stat. 
                2718) is

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                amended by striking ``$130,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$170,000,000''.
                    (KK) Jackson, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(167) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263; 136 Stat. 3818) is 
                amended by striking ``$125,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$139,000,000''.
                    (LL) Madison county, mississippi.--Section 
                219(f)(351) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is 
                amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$24,000,000''.
                    (MM) Meridian, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(352) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by 
                striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$26,000,000''.
                    (NN) Rankin county, mississippi.--Section 
                219(f)(354) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is 
                amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$24,000,000''.
                    (OO) Northern missouri.--Section 8353(d)(3) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3800) 
                is amended by adding at the end:
                    ``(E) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph 
                (A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project under 
                this section benefitting an economically disadvantaged 
                community (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 14 
                U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.''.
                    (PP) St. louis, missouri.--Section 219(f)(32) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 337; 121 Stat. 1233; 134 Stat. 2718) is 
                amended by striking ``$70,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$100,000,000''.
                    (QQ) Camden, new jersey.--Section 219(f)(357) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by striking 
                ``$119,000,000'' and inserting ``$143,800,000''.
                    (RR) Central new mexico.--Section 593(h) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 380; 
                119 Stat. 2255; 136 Stat. 3820) is amended by striking 
                ``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$150,000,000''.
                    (SS) Kiryas joel, new york.--Section 219(f)(184) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1264) is amended by 
                striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$25,000,000''.
                    (TT) Queens, new york.--Section 219(f)(377) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3814) is amended by striking 
                ``$119,200,000'' and inserting ``$190,000,000''.
                    (UU) New york city watershed.--Section 552(a) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3780; 
                136 Stat. 3821) is amended by adding at the end the 
                following:
            ``(3) Considerations.--In carrying out this section, the 
        Secretary may consider natural and nature-based 
        infrastructure.''.
                    (VV) North carolina.--Section 5113 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1237) is

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                amended in subsection (f) by striking ``$13,000,000'' 
                and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
                    (WW) Cleveland, ohio.--Section 219(f)(207) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by striking 
                ``$2,500,000 for Flats East Bank'' and inserting 
                ``$25,500,000''.
                    (XX) Cincinnati, ohio.--Section 219(f)(206) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by striking 
                ``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$31,000,000''.
                    (YY) Midwest city, oklahoma.--Section 219(f)(231) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266; 134 Stat 2719) is 
                amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$15,000,000''.
                    (ZZ) Woodward, oklahoma.--Section 219(f)(236) of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 
                113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is amended by striking 
                ``$1,500,000'' and inserting ``$3,000,000''.
                    (AAA) Southwestern oregon.--Section 8359 of the 
                Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802) 
                is amended--
                          (i) in subsection (e)(1), by striking 
                      ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; 
                      and
                          (ii) in subsection (f), by inserting 
                      ``Lincoln,'' after ``Lane,''.
                    (BBB) Hatfield borough, pennsylvania.--Section 
                219(f)(239) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is 
                amended by striking ``$310,000'' and inserting 
                ``$3,000,000''.
                    (CCC) Northeast pennsylvania.--Section 219(f)(11) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking 
                ``$20,000,000 for water related infrastructure'' and 
                inserting ``$70,000,000 for water and wastewater 
                infrastructure, including water supply''.
                    (DDD) Philadelphia, pennsylvania.--Section 
                219(f)(243) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is 
                amended--
                          (i) by striking ``$1,600,000'' and inserting 
                      ``$3,000,000''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``water supply and'' before 
                      ``wastewater''.
                    (EEE) Phoenixville borough, chester county, 
                pennsylvania.--Section 219(f)(68) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 
                114 Stat. 2763A-221) is amended by striking ``$2,400,000 
                for water and sewer infrastructure'' and inserting 
                ``$10,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, 
                including stormwater infrastructure and water supply''.
                    (FFF) Lakes marion and moultrie, south carolina.--
                Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources Development 
                Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 
                2763A-220; 117 Stat. 1838; 130 Stat. 1677; 132 Stat.

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                3818; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended by 
                striking ``$165,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$235,000,000''.
                    (GGG) Mount pleasant, south carolina.--Section 
                219(f)(393) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is 
                amended by striking ``$7,822,000'' and inserting 
                ``$20,000,000''.
                    (HHH) Smith county, tennessee.--Section 219(f)(395) 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
                Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is amended by 
                striking ``$19,500,000'' and inserting ``$69,500,000''.
                    (III) Dallas county region, texas.--Section 5140 of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 
                1251) is amended in subsection (i) by striking 
                ``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
                    (JJJ) Texas.--Section 5138 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1250; 136 Stat. 3821) 
                is amended in subsection (i) by striking ``$80,000,000'' 
                and inserting ``$200,000,000''.
                    (KKK) Western rural water.--Section 595 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383; 117 
                Stat. 139; 117 Stat. 142; 117 Stat. 1836; 118 Stat. 440; 
                121 Stat. 1219; 123 Stat. 2851; 128 Stat. 1316; 130 
                Stat. 1681; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3822) is amended--
                          (i) in subsection (a)--
                                    (I) by redesignating paragraphs (1) 
                                and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), 
                                respectively; and
                                    (II) by inserting before paragraph 
                                (2) (as so redesignated) the following:
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Non-federal interest.--The term 
        `non-Federal interest' includes an entity declared to be a 
        political subdivision of the State of New Mexico.'';
                          (ii) in subsection (c)(1)--
                                    (I) by inserting by inserting ``, 
                                including natural and nature-based 
                                infrastructure'' after ``water-related 
                                environmental infrastructure'';
                                    (II) in subparagraph (C), by 
                                striking ``and'' at the end; and
                                    (III) by adding at the end the 
                                following:
                    ``(E) drought resilience measures; and''; and
                          (iii) in subsection (i)--
                                    (I) in paragraph (1), by striking 
                                ``$800,000,000'' and inserting 
                                ``$850,000,000''; and
                                    (II) in paragraph (2), by striking 
                                ``$200,000,000'' and inserting 
                                ``$250,000,000''.
                    (LLL) Milwaukee, wisconsin.--Section 219(f)(405) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3816) is amended by 
                striking ``$4,500,000'' and inserting ``$11,000,000''.
            (3) Effect on authorization.--Notwithstanding the operation 
        of section 6001(e) of the Water Resources Reform and Development 
        Act of 2014 (as in effect on the day before the date of 
        enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016), any 
        project included on a list published by the Secretary pursuant 
        to such section the authorization for which

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        is amended by this subsection remains authorized to be carried 
        out by the Secretary.
SEC. 1305. <<NOTE: 33 USC 2201 note.>> ENVIRONMENTAL 
                          INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b) of section 219 of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835) and subject 
to the availability of appropriations, in carrying out projects under 
that section benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as 
defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), the Secretary may 
increase the Federal share of the cost of those projects to not more 
than 90 percent.
    (b) Limitation.--The total amount expended for an increased Federal 
share for all projects under subsection (a) shall not exceed $10,000,000 
for each fiscal year.
    (c) Termination.--The authority provided by this section expires on 
the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1306. <<NOTE: State listing.>> CONVEYANCES.

    (a) Generally Applicable Provisions.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Survey to obtain legal 
        description.--The exact acreage and the legal description of any 
        real property to be conveyed under this section shall be 
        determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary.
            (2) Applicability of property screening provisions.--Section 
        2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any 
        conveyance under this section.
            (3) Costs of conveyance.--An entity to which a conveyance is 
        made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable 
        and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and 
        environmental documentation costs, associated with the 
        conveyance.
            (4) Liability.--An entity to which a conveyance is made 
        under this section shall hold the United States harmless from 
        any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or 
        after the date of the conveyance, on the real property conveyed. 
        The United States shall remain responsible for any liability 
        with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on the 
        real property conveyed.
            (5) Additional terms and conditions.--The Secretary may 
        require that any conveyance under this section be subject to 
        such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers 
        necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
        States.

    (b) City of Los Angeles, California.--
            (1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary may convey, 
        without consideration to the City of Los Angeles, California, 
        all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to 
        the real property described in paragraph (2), for the purpose of 
        housing a fire station, swiftwater rescue facility, and 
        firefighter training facility.
            (2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this 
        subsection is the approximately 11.25 acres of land, including 
        improvements on that land, located at 5101 Sepulveda Boulevard, 
        Sherman Oaks, California.
            (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Reversion.--If the Secretary 
        determines at any time that the property conveyed under this 
        subsection is not in

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        accordance with the purpose specified in paragraph (1), all 
        right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert, 
        at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States.

    (c) Salinas Dam and Reservoir, California.--
            (1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary may convey, 
        without consideration, to the County of San Luis Obispo, 
        California, all right, title, and interest of the United States 
        in and to the real property described in paragraph (2).
            (2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this 
        subsection is Salinas Dam and Reservoir (Santa Margarita Lake), 
        California.
            (3) Safety requirements.--The Secretary shall, in 
        consultation with appropriate Federal and non-Federal entities, 
        ensure the property described in paragraph (2) meets applicable 
        State and Federal dam safety requirements before conveying such 
        property under this subsection.
            (4) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Reversion.--If the Secretary 
        determines that the property conveyed under this subsection is 
        not used for a public purpose, all right, title, and interest in 
        and to the property shall revert, at the discretion of the 
        Secretary, to the United States.

    (d) Dillard Road, Indiana.--
            (1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary shall convey to 
        the State of Indiana all right, title, and interest of the 
        United States, together with any improvements on the land, in 
        and to the property described in paragraph (2).
            (2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this 
        subsection is the approximately 11.85 acres of land and road 
        easements associated with Dillard Road, including improvements 
        on that land, located in Patoka Township, Crawford County, 
        Indiana.
            (3) Deed.--The Secretary shall convey the property under 
        this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and 
        conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect 
        the interests of the United States.
            (4) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Reversion.--If the Secretary 
        determines that the property conveyed under this subsection is 
        not used for a public purpose, all right, title, and interest in 
        and to the property shall revert, at the discretion of the 
        Secretary, to the United States.

    (e) Port of Skamania County, Washington.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Conveyance authorized.--Upon 
        receipt from the Port of Skamania County, Washington, of an 
        amount that is not less than fair market value, as determined by 
        the Secretary, the Secretary shall convey to the Port of 
        Skamania County, Washington, all right, title, and interest of 
        the United States in and to the real property described in 
        paragraph (2).
            (2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this 
        subsection is the approximately 1.6 acres of land, including 
        improvements on that land, consisting of the following: Lot I-2 
        in the Fifth Addition to the Plats of Relocated North Bonneville 
        recorded in Volume B of Plat Records, Pages 51 and 52, Skamania 
        County Auditor's File No. 94016.
            (3) Waiver of property screening provision.--Section 401(e) 
        of Public Law 100-581 (102 Stat. 2944) shall not apply to the 
        conveyance under this subsection.

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    (f) Technical Correction.--Section 8377(e)(3)(B) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3825) is amended by 
striking ``reserved an retained'' and inserting ``reserved and 
retained''.
SEC. 1307. SELMA, ALABAMA.

    The Federal share of the cost of the project for flood risk 
management, Selma Flood Risk Management and Bank Stabilization, Alabama, 
authorized by section 8401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
2022 (136 Stat. 3838), shall be 100 percent.
SEC. 1308. BARROW, ALASKA.

    For purposes of implementing the coastal erosion project, Barrow, 
Alaska, authorized pursuant to section 116 of the Energy and Water 
Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (123 Stat. 
2851) the Secretary may consider the North Slope Borough to be in 
compliance with section 402(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1986 (33 U.S.C. 701b-12(a)) on adoption by the North Slope Borough 
Assembly of a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of flood 
events in the immediate floodplain area of the project, if the plan--
            (1) was developed in consultation with the Secretary and the 
        Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 
        accordance with the guidelines developed under section 402(c) of 
        such Act; and
            (2) is approved by the Secretary.
SEC. 1309. LOWELL CREEK TUNNEL, ALASKA.

    Section 5032(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 
(121 Stat. 1205; 134 Stat. 2719) is amended by striking ``20'' and 
inserting ``25''.
SEC. 1310. SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA.

    Section 142 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 
2930; 100 Stat. 4158) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) The 
        Secretary'';
            (2) by inserting ``, Contra Costa,'' before ``and Solano''; 
        and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(b) <<NOTE: Investigations.>> Additional Purposes.--In carrying 
out subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            ``(1) include the ocean shorelines of each county;
            ``(2) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines of each 
        county--
                    ``(A) investigate measures to adapt to rising sea 
                levels;
                    ``(B) consider the needs of economically 
                disadvantaged communities within the study area, 
                including identification of areas in which 
                infrastructure for transportation, wastewater, housing, 
                and other economic assets of such communities are most 
                vulnerable to flood or shoreline risks; and
                    ``(C) to the maximum extent practicable, consider 
                the use of natural features or nature-based features and 
                the beneficial use of dredged materials; and
            ``(3) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines, and 
        streams running to the bay and ocean shorelines, of each county, 
        investigate the effects of proposed flood or shoreline 
        protection, coastal storm risk reduction, environmental 
        infrastructure, and other measures or improvements on--

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                    ``(A) the local economy, including recreation;
                    ``(B) aquatic ecosystem restoration, enhancement, or 
                expansion efforts or opportunities;
                    ``(C) public infrastructure protection and 
                improvement;
                    ``(D) stormwater runoff capacity and control 
                measures, including those that may mitigate flooding;
                    ``(E) erosion of beaches and coasts; and
                    ``(F) any other measures or improvements relevant to 
                adapting to rising sea levels.''.
SEC. 1311. SANTA ANA RIVER MAINSTEM, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Santa Ana Creek, Including Santiago Creek.--
            (1) Modification.--The project for flood control, Santa Ana 
        River Mainstem Project, including Santiago Creek, California, 
        authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat. 4611; 
        110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat. 1115), is modified to require the 
        Secretary to treat construction of the Santiago Creek Channel as 
        a separable element of the project.
            (2) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not construct the 
        Santiago Creek Channel unless such construction minimizes the 
        impacts to existing trees in, or adjacent to, the Santiago Creek 
        Channel.
            (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall 
        affect the authorization for other portions of the project 
        described in paragraph (1).
            (4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) Santiago creek channel.--The term ``Santiago 
                Creek Channel'' means the portion of the project for 
                flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, 
                including Santiago Creek, California, authorized by 
                section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
                1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat. 
                4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat. 1115), consisting of 
                Santiago Creek downstream of the I-5 Interstate Highway 
                to the confluence with the Santa Ana River.
                    (B) Separable element.--The term ``separable 
                element'' has the meaning given such term in section 103 
                of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
                U.S.C. 2213).

    (b) Report.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Update.>> In general.--Not later than 90 days 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        provide the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
        the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
        and Public Works of the Senate with an update on implementation 
        of the project for flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem, 
        including Santiago Creek, California, authorized by section 
        401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
        4113; 101 Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat. 4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 
        Stat. 1115).
            (2) Specifications.--In providing the update required under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary is directed to provide specific 
        information on--
                    (A) efforts by the Secretary and the non-Federal 
                interest for the project to acquire the lands or 
                interests in lands necessary to implement the project;

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                    (B) the status of potential reimbursement requests 
                by the non-Federal interest for such lands or interests; 
                and
                    (C) the status of ongoing requests by the non-
                Federal interest for approval by the Secretary of 
                pending land (or interest in land) appraisals and 
                litigation settlements associated with such lands or 
                interests in lands.
SEC. 1312. COLEBROOK RIVER RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Contract Termination Request.--Not later 
than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a request 
from the Metropolitan District of Hartford County, Connecticut, to 
terminate the Colebrook River Reservoir contract, the Secretary shall 
offer to amend the contract to release to the United States all rights 
of the Metropolitan District of Hartford, Connecticut, to utilize water 
storage space in the reservoir project to which the contract applies.

    (b) Relief of Certain Obligations.--On execution of the amendment 
described in subsection (a), the Metropolitan District of Hartford 
County, Connecticut, shall be relieved of the obligation to pay the 
percentage of the annual operation and maintenance expense, the 
percentage of major replacement cost, and the percentage of major 
rehabilitation cost allocated to the water supply storage specified in 
the Colebrook River Reservoir contract for the reservoir project to 
which the contract applies.
    (c) Colebrook River Reservoir Contract Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Colebrook River Reservoir contract'' means the contract 
between the United States and the Metropolitan District of Hartford 
County, Connecticut, numbered DA-19-016-CIVENG-65-203, with respect to 
the Colebrook River Reservoir in Connecticut.
SEC. 1313. FAULKNER ISLAND, CONNECTICUT.

    Section 527 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 
Stat. 3767) is amended by striking ``$4,500,000'' and inserting 
``$8,000,000''.
SEC. 1314. NORTHERN ESTUARIES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, FLORIDA.

    Section 8215(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 is 
amended <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 3760.>>  by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of 
        carrying out paragraph (1) shall be 90 percent.''.
SEC. 1315. NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM, GEORGIA AND SOUTH 
                          CAROLINA.

    Section 1319(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 
Stat. 1703; 136 Stat. 3792) is amended--
            (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
        law, the Project is modified to include--
                    ``(A) full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and 
                Dam structure;
                    ``(B) modification of the structure such that the 
                structure is able to maintain a stable pool with the 
                same daily average elevation as is achieved by the 
                existing structure, as measured at both the United 
                States Geological Survey Gage 02196999, located at the 
                New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, and the United States 
                Geological Survey Gage

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                02196670, located in the vicinity of the Fifth Street 
                Bridge, Augusta, Georgia, which at the New Savannah 
                Bluff Lock and Dam is between 114.5 and 115 feet 
                National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29);
                    ``(C) construction of a fish passage structure as 
                recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for 
                the Project, dated August 17, 2012, or such other 
                Project feature that appropriately mitigates impacts to 
                fish habitat caused by the Project without removing the 
                dam; and
                    ``(D) conveyance by the Secretary to Augusta-
                Richmond County, Georgia, of the park and recreation 
                area adjacent to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, 
                without consideration.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) Ceiling.--The costs of construction to be paid 
                by the Georgia Ports Authority as a non-Federal interest 
                for the Project for the modifications authorized under 
                paragraph (1) shall not exceed the costs that would be 
                paid by such non-Federal interest for construction of 
                the fish passage structure recommended in the report of 
                the Chief of Engineers for the Project, dated August 17, 
                2012.''; and
            (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``the cost sharing of the 
        Project as provided by law'' and inserting ``the cost sharing of 
        the fish passage structure as recommended in the report of the 
        Chief of Engineers for the Project, dated August 17, 2012''.
SEC. 1316. <<NOTE: Time period.>> GREAT LAKES AND MISSISSIPPI 
                          RIVER INTERBASIN PROJECT, BRANDON ROAD, 
                          WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

    After completion of construction of the project for ecosystem 
restoration, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project, 
Brandon Road, Will County, Illinois, authorized by section 401(5) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2740; 134 Stat. 2742; 
136 Stat. 3793), the Federal share of operation and maintenance costs of 
the project shall be 90 percent for the 10-year period beginning on the 
date on which Federal funds are first provided for such costs.
SEC. 1317. LAROSE TO GOLDEN MEADOW, LOUISIANA.

    (a) Scoping of Evaluation.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Study.--Not later than June 30, 
        2025, the Secretary shall complete a study of the following 
        relating to the covered project:
                    (A) Any project modifications undertaken by the non-
                Federal interest for the covered project since 2005 not 
                constructed in accordance with section 14 of the Act of 
                March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408).
                    (B) Current elevations required for the covered 
                project to meet the 100-year level of risk reduction.
                    (C) Whether project modifications undertaken by the 
                non-Federal interest for the covered project since 2005 
                were injurious to the covered project or the public.
                    (D) Any deviations from design guidelines acceptable 
                for the covered project.
                    (E) Improvements needed for the covered project to 
                address any deficiencies according to current design 
                guidelines of the Corps of Engineers district in which 
                the covered project is located.

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                    (F) A re-evaluation of project economics.
            (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Report.--Not later than 90 
        days after completing the study under paragraph (1), the 
        Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes--
                    (A) the results of the study;
                    (B) a recommendation for a pathway into a systemwide 
                improvement plan created pursuant to section 5(c)(2) of 
                the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) (as 
                amended by this Act); and
                    (C) recommendations for improvement to the covered 
                project to address any deficiencies.

    (b) Covered Project Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
project'' means the Larose to Golden Meadow project, Louisiana, 
authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1965 as the Grand Isle and 
vicinity project.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000.
SEC. 1318. MORGANZA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LOUISIANA.

    Section 1001(24) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 
Stat. 1053) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Credit.--The 
                Secretary shall credit toward the non-Federal share of 
                the cost of the project described in subparagraph (A) 
                the cost of work carried out by the non-Federal interest 
                for interim flood protection after March 31, 1989, if 
                the Secretary determines that the work--
                          ``(i) is integral to the project;
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> complies with all 
                      applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies 
                      that were in place at the time the work was 
                      completed; and
                          ``(iii) notwithstanding the date described in 
                      this subparagraph, is otherwise in compliance with 
                      the requirements of section 221 of the Flood 
                      Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b).''.
SEC. 1319. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Determinations.>> PORT FOURCHON 
                          BELLE PASS CHANNEL, LOUISIANA.

    (a) Study Request.--If the non-Federal interest for the Port 
Fourchon project requests to undertake a feasibility study for a 
modification to the project under section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (as amended by this Act), the 
Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest, not later than 30 
days after the date on which the Secretary receives such request, a 
determination in accordance with section 203(a)(3) of such Act (as 
amended by this Act).
    (b) Notification of Additional Analyses and Reviews.--Not later than 
30 days after receiving a feasibility study for modification to the Port 
Fourchon project submitted by the non-Federal interest for the project 
under section 203(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2231(a)), the Secretary shall--
            (1) review the study and determine, in accordance with 
        section 203(b)(3)(C) such Act (as added by this Act), whether 
        additional information is needed for the Secretary to perform 
        the required analyses, reviews, and compliance processes;
            (2) <<NOTE: List.>> provide the non-Federal interest with a 
        comprehensive list of additional information needs, as 
        applicable; and
            (3) if additional information is not needed, inform the non-
        Federal interest that the study submission is complete.

    (c) Analysis, Review, and Compliance.--

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            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), not 
        later than 180 days after the Secretary receives the study for 
        the Port Fourchon project described in subsection (b), the 
        Secretary shall complete the analyses, review, and compliance 
        processes for the project required under section 203(b) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986, issue a finding of no 
        significant impact or a record of decision, and submit such 
        finding or decision to the non-Federal interest.
            (2) Exception.--The Secretary may delay the issuance of the 
        finding or record of decision required under paragraph (1) if--
                    (A) the Secretary has not received necessary 
                information or approvals from another entity, including 
                the non-Federal interest, in a manner that affects the 
                ability of the Secretary to meet any requirements under 
                State, local, or Federal law; or
                    (B) significant new information or circumstances, 
                including a major modification to an aspect of the Port 
                Fourchon project, requires additional analysis by the 
                Secretary.
            (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Notification of additional 
        time.--If the Secretary determines that more than 180 days will 
        be required to carry out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
        notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
        House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate, and the non-Federal interest and 
        describe the basis for requiring additional time.

    (d) Port Fourchon Project Defined.--In this section, the term ``Port 
Fourchon project'' means the project for navigation, Port Fourchon Belle 
Pass Channel, Louisiana, authorized by section 403(a)(4) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2743).
SEC. 1320. UPPER ST. ANTHONY FALLS LOCK AND DAM, MINNEAPOLIS, 
                          MINNESOTA.

    Section 356(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 
Stat. 2724) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) <<NOTE: Examination.>> Considerations.--In carrying 
        out paragraph (1), as expeditiously as possible and to the 
        maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall take all 
        possible measures to reduce the physical footprint required for 
        easements described in subparagraph (A) of that paragraph, 
        including an examination of the use of crane barges on the 
        Mississippi River.''.
SEC. 1321. MISSOURI RIVER LEVEE SYSTEM, MISSOURI.

    Section 111 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 2009 (123 Stat. 607) is amended by striking 
``$7,000,000'' and inserting ``$65,000,000''.
SEC. 1322. STOCKTON LAKE, MISSOURI.

    (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> In General.--The Secretary shall implement 
the reallocation of storage at Stockton Lake, Missouri, and enter into a 
water storage agreement with the Commission consistent with section 
301(b) of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b(b)) and Public 
Law 88-140 (77 Stat. 249), as described in the final Stockton Lake Water 
Supply Storage Reallocation Feasibility Study with

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Integrated Environment Assessment and Director's Memorandum dated 
September 23, 2024, subject to the following modifications:
            (1) The contract between the United States and the 
        Commission shall provide for the reallocation of two storage 
        spaces, Storage Space No. 1 and Storage Space No. 2, in two 
        phases.
            (2) The total volume of storage to be reallocated, and the 
        total volume of storage included in each storage space, shall be 
        consistent with the Director's Memorandum.
            (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The Commission shall have the 
        option to select a commencement date for Storage Space No. 2 at 
        any time between the tenth and fifteenth anniversary of the 
        effective date of the storage contract.
            (4) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The first cost for Storage Space 
        No. 1 shall be the updated cost of storage as of fiscal year 
        2010.
            (5) The first cost for Storage Space No. 2 shall be the 
        updated cost of storage as of the effective date of the storage 
        contract.
            (6) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> No payment shall be required for 
        Storage Space No. 2 until the date described in paragraph (3), 
        provided that after the tenth anniversary of the effective date 
        of the storage contract, interest shall be charged on the 
        outstanding balance for Storage Space No. 2 at the rate 
        specified in Article 5(a) of the Model Format for Water Storage 
        Agreements of the Corps of Engineers.
            (7) The Commission may elect to pay for any portion of 
        Storage Space No. 2 at the same price, on the same schedule, and 
        under the same terms as the payment for Storage Space No. 1, but 
        notwithstanding any such election, Storage Space No. 2 shall not 
        be utilized for municipal and industrial water supply purposes 
        prior to the commencement date described in paragraph (3).
            (8) All costs associated with implementing the 
        recommendation described in the Memorandum of the Director of 
        Civil Works to raise the level of the multipurpose pool shall be 
        paid at Federal expense.

    (b) Credit to the Hydropower Purpose.--
            (1) In general.--In carrying out this section--
                    (A) losses to the Federal hydropower purpose of the 
                Stockton Lake project shall be offset by a reduction in 
                the costs allocated to the Federal hydropower purpose; 
                and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the reduction described 
                in subparagraph (A) shall be determined by the 
                Administrator of the Southwest Power Administration.
            (2) No increased payments.--The Secretary may not increase 
        the amounts of payments from water users under a water supply 
        contract under this section due to the credits and reimbursement 
        required to be paid by this section.

    (c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall affect the 
Secretary's authority under the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 
390b).
    (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' refers to 
the Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission.

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SEC. 1323. TABLE ROCK LAKE, MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall permit the ongoing presence of 
an eligible structure at the Table Rock Lake project until--
            (1) the abandonment of such eligible structure by the holder 
        of a license for right-of-way for such eligible structure; or
            (2) the failure of such eligible structure.

    (b) Application.--This section shall apply only to--
            (1) the owner of an eligible structure as of the date of 
        enactment of this Act; and
            (2) one subsequent owner of that eligible structure.

    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Abandonment.--The term ``abandonment'', with respect to 
        an eligible structure, means the allowance of the structure to 
        come into a state of disrepair without the demonstrated intent 
        by the owner to repair.
            (2) Eligible structure.--The term ``eligible structure'' 
        means a structure for human habitation, including a septic 
        system--
                    (A) for which a license for right-of-way has been 
                provided by the Secretary and is in effect on the date 
                of enactment of this Act;
                    (B) that is located on fee land or land subject to a 
                flowage easement; and
                    (C) that does not impact the reservoir level or pose 
                a failure risk to the dam of the Table Rock Lake 
                project.
            (3) Fee land.--The term ``fee land'' means the land acquired 
        in fee title by the United States for the Table Rock Lake 
        project.
            (4) Table rock lake project.--The term ``Table Rock Lake 
        project'' means the Table Rock Lake project of the Corps of 
        Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, authorized as one 
        of the multipurpose reservoir projects in the White River Basin 
        by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 
        1218).
SEC. 1324. MAMARONECK-SHELDRAKE RIVERS, NEW YORK.

    The non-Federal share of the cost of features of the project for 
flood risk management, Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New York, authorized 
by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 
Stat. 3837), benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as 
defined pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 percent.
SEC. 1325. COLUMBIA RIVER CHANNEL, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.

    Subject to the availability of appropriations, in carrying out 
maintenance activities on the project for navigation, Columbia River 
Channel, Oregon and Washington, authorized by section 101(b)(13) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 280), the Secretary 
is authorized to include, as part of the full operating costs of the 
Cutter Suction Dredge provided by the non-Federal interest for the 
project, any costs of replacing the Cutter Suction Dredge that the 
Secretary and the non-Federal interest agree are necessary.
SEC. 1326. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON.

    The <<NOTE: Analysis.>> Secretary may not complete its review of, 
and consultation with other Federal agencies on, the operation and 
maintenance

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of the projects for flood control, navigation, and other purposes, 
Willamette River Basin, Oregon, authorized by section 4 of the Act of 
June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 1222; 62 Stat. 1178; 64 Stat. 177; 
68 Stat. 1264; 74 Stat. 499; 100 Stat. 4144), until the Secretary 
prepares and formally analyzes an alternative that ceases hydropower 
operations at the projects, notwithstanding hydropower being an 
authorized purpose of such projects.
SEC. 1327. CHAMBERS, GALVESTON, AND HARRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS.

    (a) In General.--On receipt of a written request of the Port of 
Houston Authority, the Secretary shall--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review the land owned and easements 
        held by the United States for the Federal project for 
        navigation, Houston Ship Channel, Texas, authorized by section 
        101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 298; 74 Stat. 
        486; 79 Stat. 1091; 100 Stat. 4170; 110 Stat. 3666); and
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> convey to the Port of Houston 
        Authority, or, in the case of an easement, release to the owner 
        of the fee title to the land subject to such easement, for an 
        amount that is not less than the fair market value of the 
        property, any such land and easements described in paragraph (1) 
        that the Secretary determines are no longer required for project 
        purposes.

    (b) Actions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            (1) not consider any land or easements in locations 
        identified by the Secretary or non-Federal interest as required 
        for the preferred plan, or any subsequent modification thereof, 
        for the feasibility study for the project for navigation, Cedar 
        Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening 
        Project, Baytown, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b));
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determine the exact acreage and 
        the legal description of any real property to be conveyed under 
        this section based on a survey that is satisfactory to the 
        Secretary;
            (3) ensure that the Port of Houston Authority is provided 
        the right of first refusal for any potential release or 
        conveyance of excess easements;
            (4) work alongside the Port of Houston Authority in 
        identifying opportunities for land exchanges, where possible; 
        and
            (5) ensure that any conveyance or release of excess 
        easements, or exchange of land, does not interfere with any 
        Federal navigation project that has been constructed or is 
        authorized to be constructed.

    (c) Deed.--The Secretary shall convey the property under this 
section by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the 
Secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
States.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require that 
any conveyance or release of an easement under this section be subject 
to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers 
necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
    (e) Costs of Conveyance or Release of an Easement.--An entity to 
which a conveyance or release of an easement is made under this section 
shall be responsible for all reasonable

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and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental 
documentation costs, associated with the conveyance or release of the 
easement.
    (f) Waiver of Real Property Screening Requirements.--Section 2696 of 
title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the conveyance of land 
or release of an easement under this section.
    (g) Liability.--An entity to which a conveyance or release is made 
under this section shall hold the United States harmless from any 
liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after the date 
of the conveyance or release, on the real property conveyed or with 
respect to which an easement is released. The United States shall remain 
responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out, 
before such date, on the real property conveyed or with respect to which 
an easement is released.
SEC. 1328. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS.

    The Federal share of the costs of the planning, design, and 
construction for the corrective action recommended in the report titled 
``Matagorda Ship Channel Project Deficiency Report (Entrance to 
Matagorda Ship Channel)'' and published by the Secretary in June 2020 
for the project for navigation, Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, 
Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 
Stat. 298), shall be 90 percent.
SEC. 1329. SAN ANTONIO CHANNEL, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.

    The project for flood control, San Antonio channel improvement, 
Texas, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 as 
part of the project for flood protection on the Guadalupe and San 
Antonio Rivers, Texas (68 Stat. 1259; 90 Stat. 2921; 114 Stat. 2611), is 
modified to require the Secretary to carry out the project substantially 
in accordance with Alternative 7, as identified in the final General Re-
evaluation Report and Environmental Assessment for the project, dated 
January 2014.
SEC. 1330. LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED, VERMONT AND NEW YORK.

    Section 542(e)(1)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 
(114 Stat. 2672) is amended by inserting ``, or in the case of a 
critical restoration project benefitting an economically disadvantaged 
community (as defined as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), 10 
percent of the total costs of the project'' after ``project''.
SEC. 1331. EDIZ HOOK BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROJECT, PORT ANGELES, 
                          WASHINGTON.

    The cost share for operation and maintenance costs for the project 
for beach erosion control, Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, Washington, 
authorized by section 4 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 
(88 Stat. 15), shall be in accordance with the cost share described in 
section 101(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)).
SEC. 1332. WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE, WASHINGTON.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a program 
to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in Chelan 
County, Island County, King County, Kittitas County, Pierce County, San 
Juan County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, and Whatcom County, 
Washington.

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    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may 
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related 
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development 
projects in the counties listed in subsection (a), including projects 
for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and 
related facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water 
resource protection and development.
    (c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance for 
a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
    (d) Partnership Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
        section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 
        into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal 
        interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such 
        assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each partnership agreement for a project 
        entered into under this subsection shall provide for the 
        following:
                    (A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation 
                with appropriate Federal and State officials, of a 
                facilities or resource protection and development plan, 
                including appropriate engineering plans and 
                specifications.
                    (B) Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure the effective 
                long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal 
                interest.
            (3) Cost sharing.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
                project under this section--
                          (i) shall be 75 percent; and
                          (ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 
                      reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the 
                funding of the Federal share of a project that is the 
                subject of an agreement under this section, the non-
                Federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable 
                interest accrued on the cost of providing the non-
                Federal share of the project cost.
                    (C) Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-way.--
                Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 
                Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the 
                non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land, 
                easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the 
                non-Federal share of project cost (including all 
                reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits 
                necessary for the construction, operation, and 
                maintenance of the project on publicly owned or 
                controlled land), except that the credit may not exceed 
                25 percent of total project costs.
                    (D) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal 
                share of operation and maintenance costs for projects 
                constructed with assistance provided under this section 
                shall be 100 percent.
                    (E) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), 
                the Federal share of the cost of a project under this 
                section benefitting an economically disadvantaged 
                community (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 
                of the Water

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                Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) 
                shall be 90 percent.

    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
        $242,000,000 to carry out this section.
            (2) Corps of engineers expenses.--Not more than 10 percent 
        of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be 
        used by the Secretary to administer projects under this section 
        at Federal expense.

    (f) <<NOTE: Repeal.>> Conforming Amendment.--Section 219(f)(404) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 <<NOTE: 106 Stat. 4835; 113 
Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1258; 136 Stat. 3816.>>  is repealed.
SEC. 1333. STORM DAMAGE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION, COASTAL EROSION, 
                          RIVERINE EROSION, AND ICE AND GLACIAL 
                          DAMAGE, ALASKA.

    (a) In General.--Section 8315 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 2022 (136 Stat. 3783) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``riverine 
        erosion,'' after ``coastal erosion,''; and
            (2) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1), by inserting ``riverine erosion,'' after ``coastal 
        erosion,''.

    (b) Clerical Amendments.--
            (1) The table of contents in section 2(b) of the James M. 
        Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 
        (136 Stat. 2429) is amended by striking the item relating to 
        section 8315 and inserting the following:

``Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, 
           riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska.''.

            (2) The table of contents in section 8001(b) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3693) is amended by 
        striking the item relating to section 8315 and inserting the 
        following:

``Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, 
           riverine erosion, and ice and glacial damage, Alaska.''.

SEC. 1334. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER PROGRAM.

    Section 8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 
Stat. 3724) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``comprehensive plan'' each place it appears 
        and inserting ``plans'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking 
                ``Comprehensive Plan'' and inserting ``Implementation 
                Plans''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``2 years'' and inserting ``4 
                      years''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``a comprehensive 
                      Chattahoochee River Basin restoration plan to 
                      guide the implementation of projects'' and 
                      inserting ``plans to guide implementation of 
                      Chattahoochee River Basin restoration projects''; 
                      and
            (3) in subsection (j), by striking ``3 years'' and inserting 
        ``5 years''.
SEC. 1335. CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.

    Section 704(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2263 note) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking 
``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$120,000,000''.

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SEC. 1336. DELAWARE COASTAL SYSTEM PROGRAM.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide for the 
collective planning and implementation of coastal storm risk management 
and hurricane and storm risk reduction projects in Delaware to provide 
greater efficiency and a more comprehensive approach to life safety and 
economic growth.
    (b) Designation.--The following projects for coastal storm risk 
management and hurricane and storm risk reduction shall be known and 
designated as the ``Delaware Coastal System Program'' (referred to in 
this section as the ``Program''):
            (1) The project for navigation mitigation and hurricane and 
        storm damage reduction, Delaware Bay coastline, Roosevelt Inlet-
        Lewes Beach, Delaware, authorized by section 101(a)(13) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276).
            (2) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, 
        Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Bethany 
        Beach/South Bethany Beach, Delaware, authorized by section 
        101(a)(15) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 
        Stat. 276).
            (3) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, 
        Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Delaware, 
        authorized by section 101(b)(11) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2577).
            (4) The project for storm damage reduction and shoreline 
        protection, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware, authorized 
        by section 101(b)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        1996 (110 Stat. 3667).
            (5) Indian River Inlet, Delaware.
            (6) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk 
        reduction, Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for the 
        Delaware River, Delaware, authorized by section 401(3) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2736; 136 
        Stat. 3788), as modified by subsection (e) of this section.

    (c) Management.--The Secretary shall manage the projects described 
in subsection (b) as components of a single, comprehensive system, 
recognizing the interdependence of the projects.
    (d) Cost-share.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Federal share of the cost of each of the projects described in 
paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b) shall be 80 percent.
    (e) Broadkill Beach, Delaware.--The project for hurricane and storm 
damage risk reduction, Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for 
the Delaware River, Delaware, authorized by section 401(3) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2736; 136 Stat. 3788), is 
modified to include the project for hurricane and storm damage 
reduction, Delaware Bay coastline, Delaware and New Jersey-Broadkill 
Beach, Delaware, authorized by section 101(a)(11) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 275).
    (f) Technical Amendment.--Section 101(a)(15) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276) is amended--
            (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Henelopen'' and 
        inserting ``Henlopen''; and
            (2) by striking ``Henelopen'' and inserting ``Henlopen''.

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SEC. 1337. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS AND DELAWARE BAY COAST COASTAL 
                          STORM RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Economically disadvantaged community.--
                    (A) In general.--The term ``economically 
                disadvantaged community'' has the meaning given the term 
                pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).
                    (B) Inclusion.--The term ``economically 
                disadvantaged community'' includes unincorporated 
                communities within the study area.
            (2) Study.--The term ``study'' means the Delaware Inland 
        Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, 
        authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Public Works 
        and Transportation of the House of Representatives dated October 
        1, 1986, and the resolution of the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate dated June 23, 1988.

    (b) Study, Projects, and Separable Elements.--Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, in order to assist the economically 
disadvantaged communities in the area of the study, the non-Federal 
share of the costs of carrying out the study, or project construction or 
a separable element of a project authorized based on the study, shall be 
10 percent.
    (c) Cost Sharing Agreement.--The Secretary shall seek to expedite 
any amendments to any existing cost-share agreement for the study in 
accordance with this section.
    (d) Limitation.--Amounts made available to carry out the study, or 
project construction or a separable element of a project authorized 
based on the study, shall not be used for coastal storm risk management 
projects that provide for ongoing construction beachfill projects along 
the Atlantic Coast.
SEC. 1338. HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.

    Section 444 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 
Stat. 3747; 113 Stat. 286) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and environmental restoration'' and 
        inserting ``environmental restoration, and coastal storm risk 
        management''; and
            (2) by inserting ``Hawaii,'' after ``Guam,''.
SEC. 1339. ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN RESTORATION.

    Section 519(c)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 
(114 Stat. 2654; 121 Stat. 1221) is amended by striking ``2010'' and 
inserting ``2029''.
SEC. 1340. KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL 
                          INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a 
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in 
Kentucky and West Virginia.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may 
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related 
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development 
projects in Kentucky and West Virginia, including projects for 
wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and related 
facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water resource 
protection and development.

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    (c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance for 
a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
    (d) Local Cooperation Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
        section, the Secretary shall enter into a local cooperation 
        agreement with a non-Federal interest to provide for design and 
        construction of the project to be carried out with such 
        assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each local cooperation agreement entered 
        into under this subsection shall provide for the following:
                    (A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation 
                with appropriate Federal and State officials, of a 
                facilities or resource protection and development plan, 
                including appropriate engineering plans and 
                specifications.
                    (B) Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure the effective 
                long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal 
                interest.
            (3) Cost sharing.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
                project carried out under this section--
                          (i) shall be 75 percent; and
                          (ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 
                      reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the 
                funding of the Federal share of a project that is the 
                subject of a local cooperation agreement under this 
                section, the non-Federal interest shall receive credit 
                for reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-
                Federal share of the project cost.
                    (C) Land, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The 
                non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land, 
                easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the 
                non-Federal share of project costs (including all 
                reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits 
                necessary for the construction, operation, and 
                maintenance of the project on publicly owned or 
                controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 
                percent of total project costs.
                    (D) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal 
                share of operation and maintenance costs for projects 
                constructed with assistance provided under this section 
                shall be 100 percent.

    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
        $75,000,000 to carry out this section, to be divided between the 
        States described in subsection (a).
            (2) Corps of engineers expenses.--Not more than 10 percent 
        of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be 
        used by the Corps of Engineers to administer projects under this 
        section.
SEC. 1341. MISSOURI RIVER MITIGATION, MISSOURI, KANSAS, IOWA, AND 
                          NEBRASKA.

    (a) Acquisition of Lands.--In acquiring any land, or interests in 
land, to satisfy the total number of acres required for the covered 
project, the Secretary--

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            (1) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, that--
                    (A) is on the riverward side of levees; or
                    (B) will contribute to future flood risk resiliency 
                projects;
            (2) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, with the 
        approval of the Governor of the State in which the land is 
        located; and
            (3) may not acquire land, or an interest in land, by eminent 
        domain.

    (b) Application of Lands.--The Secretary shall apply all covered 
land toward the number of acres required for the covered project in 
accordance with section 334 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1999 (113 Stat. 306; 136 Stat. 3799).
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means any land 
        or interests in land that--
                    (A) is acquired by a Federal agency other than the 
                Corps of Engineers;
                    (B) is located within the meander belt of the lower 
                Missouri River; and
                    (C) the Secretary, in consultation with the head of 
                any Federal agency that has acquired the land or 
                interest in land, determines meets the purposes of the 
                covered project.
            (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means the 
        project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses, Missouri 
        River Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, Missouri, 
        Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, authorized by section 601(a) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4143; 113 
        Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155; 136 Stat. 2395).
SEC. 1342. NEW YORK EMERGENCY SHORE RESTORATION.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to repair or restore a 
federally authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction structure or 
project or a public beach located in the covered geographic area 
pursuant to section 5(a) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 
701n(a)), if--
            (1) the structure, project, or public beach is damaged by 
        wind, wave, or water action associated with a Nor'easter; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that 
        the damage prevents--
                    (A) in the case of a structure or project, the 
                adequate functioning of the structure or project for the 
                authorized purposes of the structure or project; or
                    (B) in the case of a public beach, the adequate 
                functioning of the beach as a natural barrier to 
                inundation, wave attack, or erosion coinciding with 
                hurricanes, coastal storms, or Nor'easters.

    (b) Justification.--The Secretary may carry out a repair or 
restoration activity under subsection (a) without the need to 
demonstrate that the activity is justified solely by national economic 
development benefits if--
            (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that--
                    (A) such activity is necessary to restore the 
                adequate functioning of the structure, project, or 
                public beach for the purposes described in subsection 
                (a)(2), as applicable; and

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                    (B) such activity is warranted to protect against 
                loss to life or property of the community protected by 
                the structure, project, or public beach; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> in the case of a public beach, the 
        non-Federal interest agrees to participate in, and comply with, 
        applicable Federal floodplain management and flood insurance 
        programs.

    (c) Prioritization.--Repair or restoration activities carried out by 
the Secretary under subsection (b) shall be given equal budgetary 
consideration and priority as activities justified solely by national 
economic development benefits.
    (d) Limitations.--An activity carried out under subsection (a) for a 
public beach shall not--
            (1) repair or restore the beach beyond its natural profile; 
        or
            (2) be considered initial construction of the hurricane and 
        storm damage reduction project.

    (e) Savings Provision.--The authority provided by this section shall 
be in addition to any authority provided by section 5(a) of the Act of 
August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)), to repair or restore federally 
authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or project located in 
the covered geographic area damaged or destroyed by wind, wave, or water 
action of other than an ordinary nature.
    (f) Sunset.--The authority of the Secretary to carry out an activity 
under subsection (a) for a public beach shall expire on the date that is 
10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
    (g) Definitions.--In this subsection:
            (1) Covered geographic area.--The term ``covered geographic 
        area'' means--
                    (A) Fire Island National Seashore, New York; and
                    (B) the hamlets of Massapequa Park, Massapequa, 
                Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, 
                Babylon, West Islip, West Bay Shore, Brightwaters, Bay 
                Shore, Islip, East Islip, Great River, Oakdale, West 
                Sayville, Saville, Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, East 
                Patchogue, Bellport, Brookhaven, Shirley, Mastic Beach, 
                Mastic, Moriches, Center Moriches, East Moriches, and 
                Eastport, New York.
            (2) Nor'easter.--The term ``Nor'easter'' means a synoptic-
        scale, extratropical cyclone in the western North Atlantic 
        Ocean.
            (3) Public beach.--The term ``public beach'' means a beach 
        within the geographic boundary of an unconstructed federally 
        authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project that 
        is--
                    (A) a publicly owned beach; or
                    (B) a privately owned beach that is available for 
                public use, including the availability of reasonable 
                public access, in accordance with Engineer Regulation 
                1165-2-130, published by the Corps of Engineers, dated 
                June 15, 1989.
SEC. 1343. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HARBOR AND TRIBUTARIES, NEW 
                          YORK AND NEW JERSEY.

    (a) <<NOTE: Study. Investigation. Recommenda- tions.>> In General.--
The study for flood and storm damage reduction for the New York and New 
Jersey Harbor and Tributaries project, authorized by the Act of June 15, 
1955 (chapter 140, 69 Stat. 132, 134 Stat. 2676) and being carried out 
pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 
113-2), is

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modified to require the Secretary, upon the request of the non-Federal 
interest for the project, to include within the scope of such study an 
investigation of, and recommendations relating to, projects and 
activities to maximize the net public benefits, including ecological 
benefits and societal benefits, from the reduction of the comprehensive 
flood risk within the geographic scope of the project from the isolated 
and compound effects of factors described in section 8106(a) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2282g).

    (b) Associated Projects.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out 
projects and activities recommended pursuant to subsection (a) if such 
projects and activities otherwise meet the criteria for projects carried 
out under a continuing authority program (as defined in section 7001(c)) 
of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 
2282d(c)).
    (c) Continuation.--Any study recommended to be carried out in a 
report that the Chief of Engineers prepares for such study shall be 
considered a continuation of the study described in subsection (a).
    (d) Consideration; Consultation.--In developing recommendations 
pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
            (1) consider the use of natural and nature-based features;
            (2) consult with applicable Federal and State agencies and 
        other stakeholders within the geographic scope of the project; 
        and
            (3) <<NOTE: Public comments.>> solicit public comments.

    (e) Interim Progress; Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate a report detailing--
            (1) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations made 
        pursuant to subsection (a);
            (2) any projects or activities carried out under subsection 
        (b);
            (3) <<NOTE: Study. Recommenda- tions.>> any additional, 
        site-specific areas within the geographic scope of the project 
        for which additional study is recommended by the Secretary; and
            (4) any interim actions related to reduction of 
        comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the 
        project undertaken by the Secretary during the study period.

    (f) Expedited Consideration.--The Secretary shall expedite the 
completion of the study described in subsection (a) and any further 
study, project, or activity recommended pursuant to this section.
    (g) Savings Clause.--Any additional action authorized by this 
section shall not delay any existing study, engineering, or planning 
work underway as of the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1344. SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL 
                          INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a 
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in 
Southeastern North Carolina.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may 
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related 
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development in 
Southeastern North Carolina, including

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projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, environmental 
restoration, and surface water resource protection and development.
    (c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance for 
a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
    (d) Cost Sharing.--
            (1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a project 
        carried out under this section--
                    (A) shall be 75 percent; and
                    (B) may be provided in the form of grants or 
                reimbursements of project costs.
            (2) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Federal 
        share of the cost of a project under this section benefitting an 
        economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the 
        Secretary under section of the Water Resources Development Act 
        of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.

    (e) Partnership Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
        section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 
        into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal 
        interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such 
        assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each partnership agreement for a project 
        entered into under this subsection shall provide for the 
        following:
                    (A) <<NOTE: Plans.>> Development by the Secretary, 
                in consultation with appropriate Federal and State 
                officials, of a facilities or resource protection and 
                development plan, including appropriate engineering 
                plans and specifications.
                    (B) Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure the effective 
                long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal 
                interest.

    (f) Credit for Interest.--In case of a delay in the funding of the 
Federal share of a project under this section, the non-Federal interest 
shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the 
non-Federal share of the project cost.
    (g) Land, Easements, and Rights-of-way Credit.--The non-Federal 
interest shall receive credit for land, easements, rights-of-way, and 
relocations toward the non-Federal share of project costs (including all 
reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the 
construction, operation, and maintenance of the project on publicly 
owned or controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 percent of 
total project costs.
    (h) Operation and Maintenance.--The non-Federal share of operation 
and maintenance costs for projects constructed with assistance provided 
under this section shall be 100 percent.
    (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to 
        carry out this section; and
            (2) Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available 
        to carry out this section may be used by the Corps of Engineers 
        to administer projects under this section.

    (j) Southeastern North Carolina Defined.--Southeastern North 
Carolina includes the North Carolina counties of Duplin,

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Sampson, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Scotland, Hoke, Brunswick, New 
Hanover, Pender, and Cumberland.
SEC. 1345. <<NOTE: 30 USC 1231 note.>> OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, AND 
                          WEST VIRGINIA.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Abandoned mine drainage.--
                    (A) In general.--The term ``abandoned mine 
                drainage'' means discharge from land subject to title IV 
                of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 
                1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.).
                    (B) Inclusions.--The term ``abandoned mine 
                drainage'' includes discharges from an area where 
                reclamation bonds have been forfeited under section 509 
                of the Surface Mining Control Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 
                1259), for which funds are applied to complete the 
                reclamation obligations initially required of the mining 
                operator.
            (2) Treatment technologies.--The term ``treatment 
        technologies'' means technologies that either change the 
        composition of the abandoned mine drainage to form other 
        compounds that are less dangerous to human health or the 
        environment, or limit contaminant mobility by physical or 
        chemical means.
            (3) Treatment works for abandoned mine drainage.--The term 
        ``treatment works for abandoned mine drainage'' means a facility 
        or system designed to collect, aggregate, and treat abandoned 
        mine drainage from sources or sites within a designated 
        watershed or area using treatment technologies.

    (b) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a pilot 
program to provide financial assistance to non-Federal interests for the 
establishment of treatment works for abandoned mine drainage in Ohio, 
Pennsylvania, and <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> West Virginia. Such 
assistance shall be in the form of the reimbursement of costs for the 
design and construction of the treatment works for abandoned mine 
drainage.

    (c) Goal.--The goal of this pilot program is to initiate the cleanup 
process by implementing activities to reduce or treat acid mine drainage 
from abandoned and forfeited mine drainage and bond forfeiture sites, as 
defined under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. 
This cleanup supports water treatment and infrastructure improvements 
aimed at practical uses, including but not limited to agricultural, 
industrial or recreational applications.
    (d) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide 
assistance under this section only if the treatment works for abandoned 
mine drainage is publicly owned.
    (e) Prioritization.--The Secretary shall prioritize assistance under 
this section to efforts that--
            (1) reduce abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources; or
            (2) include a centralized water treatment system to reduce 
        the abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources or sites 
        within a designated watershed area over the greatest number of 
        stream miles.

    (f) Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing financial assistance under 
        this section, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with 
        the non-Federal interest.

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            (2) Requirements.--Each agreement entered under this 
        subsection shall provide for the following:
                    (A) <<NOTE: Costs.>> Plan.--The non-Federal interest 
                shall develop the design and construction of the 
                treatments works for abandoned mine drainage, in 
                consultation with the appropriate regulatory agencies 
                addressing restoration of the impaired waters, which 
                shall include the total cost of the restoration work to 
                be funded under the agreement.
                    (B) Permits.--The non-Federal interest shall be 
                responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses 
                necessary for the design and construction of the 
                treatment works for abandoned mine drainage and for 
                ensuring compliance with all requirements of such 
                permits and licenses. The Secretary to the maximum 
                extent possible shall expedite processing of any 
                permits, variances, or approvals necessary to facilitate 
                the completion of projects receiving assistance under 
                this section.
                    (C) Costs.--The non-Federal interest shall be 
                responsible for all costs in excess of the total cost of 
                design and construction, as determined under 
                subparagraph (A), including any and all costs associated 
                with any liability that might arise in connection with 
                the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage.
                    (D) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and 
                maintenance costs are a non-Federal responsibility. Such 
                costs shall not be included in the total cost of the 
                treatment works for abandoned mine drainage in 
                subsection (A).
            (3) Federal assistance.--Federal assistance shall be 75 
        percent of the total cost of the treatment works for abandoned 
        mine drainage as determined in the agreement under subsection 
        2(A).

    (g) Provision of Federal Assistance.--Providing of Federal 
assistance under this section shall in no way establish any liability 
for the Secretary associated with any treatment technologies associated 
with the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage. This includes the 
applicability of any provision of Federal or State law.
    (h) Exclusions.--None of the funds authorized by this section shall 
be used in relation to abandoned mine drainage associated with a 
facility for which a party identified is responsible for response, 
removal or remediation activities under the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et 
seq.), the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901et seq.), or the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).
    (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain available 
until expended.
SEC. 1346. WESTERN LAKE ERIE BASIN, OHIO, INDIANA, AND MICHIGAN.

    Section 441 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 
Stat. 328) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``flood control,'' and 
        inserting ``flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage 
        risk reduction,'';
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``the study'' and 
        inserting ``any study under this section''; and
            (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

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    ``(c) Treatment of Studies.--Any study carried out by the Secretary 
under this section after the date of enactment of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2024 shall be treated as a continuation of the 
initial study carried out under this section.
    ``(d) Projects.--A project resulting from a study carried out under 
this section may be implemented pursuant to section 212.''.
SEC. 1347. OHIO AND NORTH DAKOTA.

    (a) In General.--Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1999 (113 Stat. 382; 119 Stat. 2261; 121 Stat. 1140; 121 Stat. 1944; 
136 Stat. 3821) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)(3)(A)--
                    (A) by striking ``In general'' and inserting 
                ``Project costs'';
                    (B) by striking ``The Federal share of'' and 
                inserting the following:
                          ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in 
                      clause (iii), the Federal share of'';
                    (C) by striking ``The Federal share may'' and 
                inserting the following:
                          ``(ii) Form.--The Federal share may''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
                          ``(iii) Exception.--The non-Federal share of 
                      the cost of a project under this section 
                      benefitting an economically disadvantaged 
                      community (as defined by the Secretary under 
                      section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act 
                      of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 
                      percent.''; and
            (2) in subsection (h) by striking ``$250,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$300,000,000''.
SEC. 1348. OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a program 
to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in the 
State of Oregon.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may 
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related 
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development 
projects in the State of Oregon, including projects for wastewater 
treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, 
environmental restoration, and surface water resource protection and 
development.
    (c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance for 
a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
    (d) Partnership Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
        section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 
        into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal 
        interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such 
        assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each partnership agreement for a project 
        entered into under this subsection shall provide for the 
        following:
                    (A) <<NOTE: Plans.>> Development by the Secretary, 
                in consultation with appropriate Federal and State 
                officials, of a facilities or

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                resource protection and development plan, including 
                appropriate engineering plans and specifications.
                    (B) Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure the effective 
                long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal 
                interest.
            (3) Cost sharing.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
                project carried out under this section--
                          (i) shall be 75 percent; and
                          (ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 
                      reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the 
                funding of the Federal share of a project that is the 
                subject of a partnership agreement under this section, 
                the non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
                reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-
                Federal share of the project cost.
                    (C) Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-way.--
                Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 
                Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the 
                non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land, 
                easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the 
                non-Federal share of project cost (including all 
                reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits 
                necessary for the construction, operation, and 
                maintenance of the project on publicly owned or 
                controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 
                percent of total project costs.
                    (D) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal 
                share of operation and maintenance costs for projects 
                constructed with assistance provided under this section 
                shall be 100 percent.

    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
        $40,000,000 to carry out this section.
            (2) Corps of engineers expense.--Not more than 10 percent of 
        the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used 
        by the Corps of Engineers district offices to administer 
        projects under this section at Federal expense.
SEC. 1349. PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a program 
to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in the 
State of Pennsylvania.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may 
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related 
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development 
projects in the State of Pennsylvania, including projects for wastewater 
treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, 
environmental restoration, and surface water resource protection and 
development.
    (c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance for 
a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
    (d) Partnership Agreements.--
            (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
        section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter 
        into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood

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        Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal 
        interest with respect to the project to be carried out with such 
        assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each partnership agreement for a project 
        entered into under this subsection shall provide for the 
        following:
                    (A) <<NOTE: Plans.>> Development by the Secretary, 
                in consultation with appropriate Federal and State 
                officials, of a facilities or resource protection and 
                development plan, including appropriate engineering 
                plans and specifications.
                    (B) Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure the effective 
                long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal 
                interest.
            (3) Cost sharing.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a 
                project carried out under this section--
                          (i) shall be 75 percent; and
                          (ii) may be provided in the form of grants or 
                      reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the 
                funding of the Federal share of a project that is the 
                subject of a partnership agreement under this section, 
                the non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
                reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-
                Federal share of the project cost.
                    (C) Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-way.--
                Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood 
                Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the 
                non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land, 
                easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the 
                non-Federal share of project cost (including all 
                reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits 
                necessary for the construction, operation, and 
                maintenance of the project on publicly owned or 
                controlled land), but such credit may not exceed 25 
                percent of total project costs.
                    (D) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal 
                share of operation and maintenance costs for projects 
                constructed with assistance provided under this section 
                shall be 100 percent.

    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
        $25,000,000 to carry out this section.
            (2) Corps of engineers expense.--Not more than 10 percent of 
        the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used 
        by the Corps of Engineers district offices to administer 
        projects under this section at Federal expense.
SEC. 1350. WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.

    Section 8146(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (40 
U.S.C. 9501 note; 136 Stat. 3729) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``Water and Sewer 
        Authority'' after ``District of Columbia''; and
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Fairfax County'' and 
        inserting ``the Fairfax County Water Authority''.

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SEC. 1351. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF 
                          COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.

    (a) In General.--The Federal share of the cost of the feasibility 
study for the project for water supply, Washington, District of 
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, authorized by section 8201(a)(14) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3745) shall be 90 
percent.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed 
to affect any agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this Act 
between the Secretary and the non-Federal interest for the project 
described in subsection (a) with respect to the feasibility study 
described in such subsection, until such time as an agreement between 
the Secretary and the non-Federal interest for such project with respect 
to such feasibility study is entered into pursuant to this section.
SEC. 1352. NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.

    Section 571 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 
Stat. 371; 121 Stat. 1257; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (e)(3)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by 
                striking ``The Federal share'' and inserting ``Except as 
                provided in subparagraph (F), the Federal share''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(F) Exception.--In the case of a project 
                benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as 
                defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 
                note)), the Federal share of the project costs under the 
                applicable local cooperation agreement entered into 
                under this subsection shall be 90 percent.'';
            (2) by striking subsection (g);
            (3) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), and (j) as 
        sections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and
            (4) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``$120,000,000'' and inserting ``$150,000,000''.
SEC. 1353. SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.

    Section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
Stat. 4856; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(3)--
                    (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``Total 
                project costs'' and inserting the following:
                    ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in 
                subparagraph (B), total project costs''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a project 
                benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as 
                defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 
                note)), the Federal share of the total project costs 
                under the applicable local cooperation agreement entered 
                into under this subsection shall be 90 percent.
                    ``(C) Federal share.--The Federal share of the total 
                project costs under this paragraph may be provided in 
                the same form as described in section 571(e)(3)(A) of 
                the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 
                371).'';

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            (2) by striking subsection (e);
            (3) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as 
        subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and
            (4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), in the first 
        sentence, by striking ``$140,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$170,000,000''.
SEC. 1354. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM.

    Section 1103(e)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 652(e)(4)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 1999 and each 
fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 1999 
through 2024, and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year 
thereafter''.
SEC. 1355. ACEQUIAS IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.

    Section 1113 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
Stat. 4232; 110 Stat. 3719, 136 Stat. 3781) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) by striking ``The non-Federal'' and inserting 
                the following:
            ``(1) In general.--The non-Federal''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Pre-design planning costs.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
        (1), the Federal share of pre-design planning costs under this 
        section shall be 100 percent.''; and
            (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``$80,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$90,000,000''.
SEC. 1356. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY HARBORS.

    Section 8132 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 
U.S.C. 2238e) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and for purposes of 
        contributing to ecosystem restoration'' before the period at the 
        end;
            (2) in subsection (g)(2), in the matter preceding 
        subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, a harbor where passenger or 
        freight service is provided to island communities dependent on 
        that service, or a marina or berthing area that is located 
        adjacent to, or is accessible by, a Federal navigation 
        project,'' before ``for which'';
            (3) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``2026'' and inserting 
        ``2029''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(i) Projects for Marina or Berthing Areas.--The Secretary may 
carry out not more than 10 projects under this section that are projects 
for an underserved community harbor that is a marina or berthing area 
described in subsection (g)(2).''.
SEC. 1357. BOSQUE WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to carry 
out appropriate planning, design, and construction measures for wildfire 
prevention and restoration in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, including 
the removal of jetty jacks.
    (b) Cost Share.--
            (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under 
        this section shall be in accordance with sections 103 and 105

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        of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213, 
        2215).
            (2) Exception.--The non-Federal share of the cost of a 
        project carried out under this section benefitting an 
        economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the 
        Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development 
        Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 percent.

    (c) Repeal.--Section 116 of the Energy and Water Development 
Appropriations Act, 2004 (117 Stat. 1836), is repealed.
    (d) Treatment.--The program authorized under subsection (a) shall be 
considered a continuation of the program authorized by section 116 of 
the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004 (117 Stat. 
1836) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this 
Act).
SEC. 1358. COASTAL COMMUNITY FLOOD CONTROL AND OTHER PURPOSES.

    Section 103(k)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2213(k)(4)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``makes'' and 
                inserting ``made''; and
                    (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``repays an amount 
                equal to \2/3\ of the remaining principal by'' and 
                inserting ``made a payment of an additional $200,000,000 
                for that eligible deferred payment agreement on or 
                before'';
            (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``interest's'' after 
        ``non-Federal''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) Refund of credit.--Any agreement made that 
                applied credits to satisfy the terms of a pre-payment 
                made under subsection (k)(4)(A) that resulted in total 
                payment in excess of the amount now required under 
                subsection (k)(4)(A) shall be modified to indicate that 
                the excess credits continue to apply toward any 
                remaining principal of the respective project, or at the 
                request of the non-Federal interest, the agreement shall 
                be modified to retroactively transfer back those excess 
                credits to the non-Federal interest such that those 
                credits may be applied by the non-Federal interest to 
                any cost-shared project identified by the non-Federal 
                interest.''.
SEC. 1359. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DEFERRED PAYMENT 
                          AGREEMENT REQUEST.

    Section 103(k) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2213(k)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Congressional notification.--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Reports. Time period.>> In general.--
                Upon receipt of a request for a renegotiation of terms 
                by a non-Federal interest under paragraph (2), the 
                Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
                Transportation and Infrastructure of the House and the 
                Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
                a report 30 days after enactment and quarterly 
                thereafter regarding the status of the request.
                    ``(B) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of 
                Congress that the Secretary should respond to any 
                request for a

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                renegotiation of terms submitted under paragraph (2) in 
                a timely manner.''.
SEC. 1360. CONTRACTS FOR WATER SUPPLY.

    (a) Copan Lake, Oklahoma.--Section 8358(b)(2) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802) is amended by striking ``shall 
not pay more than 110 percent of the initial project investment cost per 
acre-foot of storage for the acre-feet of storage space sought under an 
agreement under paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``for the acre-feet of 
storage space being sought under an agreement under paragraph (1), shall 
pay 110 percent of the contractual rate per acre-foot of storage in the 
most recent agreement of the City for water supply storage space at the 
project''.
    (b) State of Kansas.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall amend the contracts 
        described in paragraph (2) between the United States and the 
        State of Kansas, relating to storage space for water supply, to 
        change the method of calculation of the interest charges that 
        began accruing on February 1, 1977, on the investment costs for 
        the 198,350 acre-feet of future use storage space and on April 
        1, 1979, on 125,000 acre-feet of future use storage from 
        compounding interest annually to charging simple interest 
        annually on the principal amount, until--
                    (A) the State of Kansas informs the Secretary of the 
                desire to convert the future use storage space to 
                present use; and
                    (B) the principal amount plus the accumulated 
                interest becomes payable pursuant to the terms of the 
                contracts.
            (2) Contracts described.--The contracts referred to in 
        paragraph (1) are the following contracts between the United 
        States and the State of Kansas:
                    (A) Contract DACW41-74-C-0081, entered into on March 
                8, 1974, for the use by the State of Kansas of storage 
                space for water supply in Milford Lake, Kansas.
                    (B) Contract DACW41-77-C-0003, entered into on 
                December 10, 1976, for the use by the State of Kansas 
                for water supply in Perry Lake, Kansas.
SEC. 1361. EXPENSES FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND 
                          INVASIVE SPECIES.

    Section 104(d)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 
610(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``50 percent'' and inserting ``35 
percent''.
SEC. 1362. HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND REPLACEMENT.

    If the Secretary replaces the Federal hopper dredge McFarland 
referred to in section 563 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1996 (110 Stat. 3784; 121 Stat. 1105) with another Federal hopper 
dredge, the Secretary shall--
            (1) place the replacement Federal hopper dredge in a ready 
        reserve status;
            (2) <<NOTE: Tests. Time period.>> periodically perform 
        routine underway dredging tests of the equipment (not to exceed 
        70 days per year) of the replacement Federal hopper dredge in a 
        ready reserve status to ensure the ability of the replacement 
        Federal hopper dredge to perform urgent and emergency work; and
            (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> in consultation with affected 
        stakeholders, place the replacement Federal hopper dredge in 
        active status in order

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        to perform dredging work if the Secretary determines that 
        private industry has failed--
                    (A) to submit a responsive and responsible bid for 
                work advertised by the Secretary; or
                    (B) to carry out a project as required pursuant to a 
                contract between the industry and the Secretary.
SEC. 1363. LAKES PROGRAM.

    Section 602(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
Stat. 4148; 104 Stat. 4646; 110 Stat. 3758; 118 Stat. 295; 121 Stat. 
1076; 134 Stat. 2703; 136 Stat. 3778) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (33), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (34) by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting a semicolon; and
            (3) <<NOTE: State listing.>> by adding at the end the 
        following:
            ``(35) East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida;
            ``(36) Dillon Lake, Ohio;
            ``(37) Hillcrest Pond, Pennsylvania;
            ``(38) Falcon Lake, Zapata County, Texas; and
            ``(39) Lake Casa Blanca, Webb County, Texas.''.
SEC. 1364. <<NOTE: State listing.>> MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION 
                          CHANNELS.

     Section 509(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 
Stat. 3759; 113 Stat. 339; 114 Stat. 2679; 136 Stat. 3779) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(23) West Dundalk Branch Channel and Dundalk-Seagirt 
        Connecting Channel, Baltimore Harbor Anchorages and Channels, 
        Maryland.
            ``(24) <<NOTE: Virgin Islands.>> Crown Bay Marina Channel, 
        United States Virgin Islands.
            ``(25) Pidgeon Industrial Area Harbor, Memphis, Tennessee.
            ``(26) McGriff Pass Channel, Florida.
            ``(27) Oak Harbor Channel and Breakwater, Washington.''.
SEC. 1365. <<NOTE: Washington.>> MAINTENANCE OF PILE DIKE SYSTEM.

    The Secretary shall continue to maintain the pile dike system 
constructed by the Corps of Engineers for the purpose of navigation 
along the Lower Columbia River and Willamette River, Washington, at 
Federal expense.
SEC. 1366. <<NOTE: Alabama. Mississippi.>> NAVIGATION ALONG THE 
                          TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY.

    The Secretary shall, consistent with applicable statutory 
authorities--
            (1) coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and 
        communities in the State of Alabama and the State of Mississippi 
        to address the dredging needs of the Tennessee-Tombigbee 
        Waterway in those States; and
            (2) ensure continued navigation at the locks and dams owned 
        and operated by the Corps of Engineers located along the 
        Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
SEC. 1367. REHABILITATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTED DAMS.

    Section 1177 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 
U.S.C. 467f-2 note) is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

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    ``(c) Cost Sharing.--The non-Federal share of the cost of a project 
for rehabilitation of a dam under this section, including the cost of 
any required study, shall be the same share assigned to the non-Federal 
interest for the cost of initial construction of that dam, including 
provision of all land, easements, rights-of-way, and necessary 
relocations.'';
            (2) in subsection (e)--
                    (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        Secretary''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Exception.--For a project under this section for which 
        the Federal share of the costs is expected to exceed 
        $60,000,000, the Secretary may expend more than such amount only 
        if--
                    ``(A) the Secretary submits to Congress the 
                determination made under subsection (a) with respect to 
                the project; and
                    ``(B) construction of the project substantially in 
                accordance with the plans, and subject to the conditions 
                described in such determination, is specifically 
                authorized by Congress.''.
            (3) in subsection (f), by striking ``fiscal years 2017 
        through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2026 through 2030''; 
        and
            (4) by striking subsection (g).
SEC. 1368. SOIL MOISTURE AND SNOWPACK MONITORING.

    Section 511(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 
(134 Stat. 2753) is amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2029''.
SEC. 1369. WAIVER OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF DAMAGES RELATED TO 
                          CERTAIN CONTRACT CLAIMS.

    Section 349 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 
Stat. 2716) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``2022'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1370. <<NOTE: Alabama.>> WILSON LOCK FLOATING GUIDE WALL.

     On the request of the relevant Federal entity, the Secretary shall, 
to the maximum extent practicable, use all relevant authorities to 
expeditiously provide technical assistance, including engineering and 
design assistance, and cost estimation assistance to the relevant 
Federal entity in order to address the impacts to navigation along the 
Tennessee River at the Wilson Lock and Dam, Alabama.
SEC. 1371. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.

    It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should, consistent 
with applicable statutory authorities, coordinate with relevant 
stakeholders in the State of Alabama to address the dredging and 
dredging material placement needs associated with the project for 
navigation, Theodore Ship Channel, Mobile Harbor, Alabama, authorized by 
section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5) and 
modified by section 309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 
(134 Stat. 2704).

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SEC. 1372. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO SHALLOW DRAFT DREDGING IN 
                          THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake Bay is critical 
        for tourism, recreation, and the fishing industry and that 
        additional dredging is needed; and
            (2) the Secretary should, to the maximum extent practicable, 
        use existing statutory authorities to address the dredging needs 
        at small harbors and channels in the Chesapeake Bay.
SEC. 1373. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MISSOURI RIVER 
                          PRIORITIES.

    It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make publicly 
available, where appropriate, any data used and any decisions made by 
the Corps of Engineers relating to the operations of civil works 
projects within the Missouri River Basin in order to ensure transparency 
for the communities in that Basin.

                TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE

SEC. 1401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.

    The following projects for water resources development and 
conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled 
``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development'' submitted 
to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and 
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by 
Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the Secretary 
substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to the 
conditions, described in the respective reports or decision documents 
designated in this section:
            (1) Navigation.--


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             C.  Date of
                              Report of
 A. State     B.  Name        Chief of          D.  Estimated  Costs
                              Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. AK      Akutan Harbor   July 17, 2024   Federal: $70,898,000
            Navigational                   Non-Federal: $1,749,000
            Improvements,                  Total: $72,647,000
            Akutan
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2. CA      Oakland Harbor  May 30, 2024    Federal: $432,232,000
            Turning                        Non-Federal: $210,298,000
            Basins                         Total: $642,530,000
            Widening,
            Oakland
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. FL      Tampa Harbor,   August 14,      Federal: $520,420,000
            Pinellas and    2024           Non-Federal: $627,840,000
            Hillsborough                   Total: $1,148,260,000
            Counties,
            Deep Draft
            Navigation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. MD      Baltimore       June 22, 2023   Federal: $53,765,250
            Harbor                         Non-Federal: $17,921,750
            Anchorages                     Total: $71,687,000
            and Channels
            Modification
            of Seagirt
            Loop Channel,
            City of
            Baltimore,
            Deep Draft
            Navigation
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (2) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.--


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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. DC,    Metropolitan        June 17, 2024  Federal: $10,160,800
 VA        Washington,                       Non-Federal: $5,471,200
           District of                       Total: $15,632,000
           Columbia, Coastal
           Storm Risk
           Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. FL     St. Johns County,   April 18,      Federal: $50,449,000
           Ponte Vedra Beach   2024          Non-Federal: $91,317,000
           Coastal Storm                     Total: $141,766,000
           Risk Management
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3. FL     Miami-Dade Back     August 26,     Federal: $1,756,000,000
           Bay, Miami-Dade     2024          Non-Federal: $945,000,000
           County, Coastal                   Total: $2,701,000,000
           Storm Risk
           Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. MD     Baltimore           August 5,      Federal: $51,439,700
           Metropolitan,       2024          Non-Federal: $27,698,300
           Baltimore City,                   Total: $79,138,000
           Coastal Storm
           Risk Management
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5. NY     South Shore Staten  February 6,    Federal: $1,775,600,000
           Island, Fort        2024          Non-Federal: $368,200,000
           Wadsworth to                      Total: $2,143,800,000
           Oakwood Beach,
           Richmond County,
           Coastal Storm
           Risk Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. PR     Puerto Rico,        July 30, 2024  Federal: $99,570,000
           Coastal Storm                     Non-Federal: $159,010,000
           Risk Management                   Total: $258,580,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. RI     Rhode Island        September 28,  Federal: $216,690,500
           Coastline,          2023          Non-Federal: $116,679,500
           Coastal Storm                     Total: $333,370,000
           Risk Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (3) Flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage 
        risk reduction.--


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. LA     St. Tammany         May 28, 2024   Federal: $3,706,814,000
           Parish, Louisiana                 Non-Federal: $2,273,679,000
           Coastal Storm and                 Total: $5,980,493,000
           Flood Risk
           Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (4) Navigation and hurricane and storm damage risk 
        reduction.--


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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. TX     Gulf Intracoastal    June 2, 2023  Total: $322,761,000
           Waterway, Coastal
           Resilience Study,
           Brazoria and
           Matagorda
           Counties
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (5) Flood risk management and ecosystem restoration.--


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. MS     Memphis             December 18,   Federal: $17,380,000
           Metropolitan        2023          Non-Federal: $9,358,000
           Stormwater -                      Total: $26,738,000
           North DeSoto
           County
           Feasibility
           Study, DeSoto
           County
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (6) Ecosystem restoration.--


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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. FL     Comprehensive       September 11,  Federal: $1,057,630,000
           Everglades          2024          Non-Federal: $1,057,630,000
           Restoration Plan,                 Total: $2,115,260,000
           Western
           Everglades
           Restoration Plan
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. TN,    Mississippi River,  August 12,     Federal: $41,306,000
 AR        Hatchie-            2024          Non-Federal: $22,353,000
           Loosahatchie,                     Total: $63,659,000
           Mississippi River
           Mile 775-736
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (7) Flood risk management.--


 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
                                Report of
A. State       B.  Name          Chief of        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                Engineers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. NC     Tar Pamlico River   September 11,  Federal: $65,142,350
           Basin               2024          Non-Federal: $35,076,650
                                             Total: $100,219,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------


            (8) Modifications and other projects.--


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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               C.  Date of
A. State       B.  Name          Decision        D.  Estimated  Costs
                                 Document
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. AZ     Tres Rios, Arizona  May 28, 2024   Federal: $215,574,000
           Ecosystem                         Non-Federal: $119,835,000
           Restoration                       Total: $335,409,000
           Project
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. FL     Comprehensive       December 2,    Federal: $171,215,000
           Everglades          2024          Non-Federal: $171,215,000
           Restoration Plan,                 Total: $342,430,000
           Biscayne Bay
           Coastal Wetlands
           Phase I Project,
           Miami-Dade County
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. KS     Manhattan, Kansas   May 6, 2024    Federal: $29,725,000
           Federal Levee                     Non-Federal: $16,006,000
           System                            Total: $45,731,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. MO     University City     February 9,    Federal: $9,299,000
           Branch, River Des   2024          Non-Federal: $5,007,000
           Peres, University                 Total: $14,306,000
           City, St. Louis
           County, Flood
           Risk Management
------------------------------------------------------------------------


SEC. 1402. <<NOTE: Florida.>> SPECIAL RULE.

    The Secretary is authorized to provide up to $320,000,000 in 
financial assistance to the State of Florida for design and construction 
of the North Feeder Stormwater Treatment Area, as recommended in the 
Report of the Chief of Engineers for the project for ecosystem 
restoration, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Western 
Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida, authorized by this Act, and 
subject to the availability of appropriations.

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SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO STUDY BY 
                          NON-FEDERAL INTEREST.

     The North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir (Component A) of the 
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Project is authorized 
to be carried out by the Secretary in accordance with the review 
assessment of the feasibility study for such project, dated August 2024 
and submitted by the Secretary under section 203(c) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(c)), and subject to 
such modifications or conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate.
SEC. 1404. FACILITY INVESTMENT.

    (a) <<NOTE: Texas.>> In General.--Subject to subsection (b), using 
amounts available in the revolving fund established by the first section 
of the Civil Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) that are 
not otherwise obligated, the Secretary may--
            (1) design and construct an Operations and Maintenance 
        Building in Galveston, Texas, described in the prospectus 
        submitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
        and Public Works of the Senate on May 22, 2024, pursuant to 
        subsection (c) of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially 
        in accordance with such prospectus;
            (2) <<NOTE: Missouri.>> design and construct the new 
        warehouse facility at the Longview Lake Project near Lee's 
        Summit, Missouri, described in the prospectus submitted to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate on May 22, 2024, pursuant to subsection (c) 
        of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially in accordance 
        with such prospectus;
            (3) design and construct the joint facility for the resident 
        office for the Corpus Christi Resident Office (Construction) and 
        the Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office on existing federally 
        owned property at the Naval Air Station, in Corpus Christi, 
        Texas, described in the prospectus submitted to the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate on June 6, 2023, pursuant to subsection (c) 
        of such section (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially in accordance 
        with such prospectus; and
            (4) carry out such construction and infrastructure 
        improvements as are required to support the facilities described 
        in paragraphs (1) through (3), including any necessary 
        demolition of existing infrastructure.

    (b) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Requirement.--In carrying out 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that the revolving fund 
established by the first section of the Civil Functions Appropriations 
Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) is appropriately reimbursed from funds 
appropriated for Corps of Engineers programs that benefit from the 
facilities constructed under this section.

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                        DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS

     TITLE I-- <<NOTE: Fiscally Responsible Highway Funding Act of 
2024.>> FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024
SEC. 2101. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Fiscally Responsible Highway 
Funding Act of 2024''.
SEC. 2102. DEFINITIONS.

    In this title:
            (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of Transportation.
            (2) State.--The term ``State'' means any of the 50 States 
        and the District of Columbia.
            (3) TIFIA program.--The term ``TIFIA program'' means the 
        program for credit assistance under chapter 6 of title 23, 
        United States Code.
SEC. 2103. REDISTRIBUTION OF PRIOR TIFIA FUNDING.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary shall distribute the amount of contract authority described in 
subsection (b)(1) to States in accordance with this section.
    (b) Funding.--
            (1) Amount described.--Subject to paragraph (2), the amount 
        of contract authority referred to in subsection (a) is 
        $1,800,000,000, which shall be derived from the unobligated 
        amounts of contract authority made available for credit 
        assistance under--
                    (A) the transportation infrastructure finance and 
                innovation program under subchapter II of chapter 1 of 
                title 23, United States Code (as in effect before the 
                date of enactment of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 
                Stat. 1144)); and
                    (B) the TIFIA program.
            (2) Treatment.--The amount distributed under subsection (a) 
        shall--
                    (A) be subject to the obligation limitation for 
                Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction 
                programs;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Expiration date.>> remain available 
                until September 30, 2028; and
                    (C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 
                to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United 
                States Code.

    (c) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection (a) shall 
be distributed so that each State receives an amount equal to the 
proportion that--
            (1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2025 
        under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United States 
        Code; bears to
            (2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 
        year 2025 under that subsection.

    (d) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection 
(a) shall be--

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            (1) except as otherwise provided in this section, 
        administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, 
        United States Code;
            (2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) of 
        such title;
            (3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 
        title;
            (4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 
        133(d) of such title; and
            (5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 
        Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 
        Public Law 117-58).

    (e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on 
October 1, 2024.
SEC. 2104. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 TIFIA FUNDING.

    (a) Determination.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Effective date. Contracts.>> In general.--
        Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to 
        paragraph (2), on April 1, 2025, the Secretary shall--
                    (A) determine the amount of contract authority made 
                available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program 
                for fiscal year 2025 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of 
                the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 
                117-58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain 
                unobligated in that fiscal year; and
                    (B) distribute to States, in accordance with this 
                section, 75 percent of the amount of contract authority 
                determined under subparagraph (A).
            (2) Treatment.--The amounts distributed under paragraph 
        (1)(B) shall--
                    (A) be subject to the obligation limitation for 
                Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction 
                programs;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Expiration date.>> remain available 
                until September 30, 2028; and
                    (C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 
                to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United 
                States Code.

    (b) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection (a)(1)(B) 
shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount equal to the 
proportion that--
            (1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2025 
        under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United States 
        Code; bears to
            (2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 
        year 2025 under that subsection.

    (c) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection 
(a)(1)(B) shall be--
            (1) except as otherwise provided in this section, 
        administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, 
        United States Code;
            (2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) of 
        that title;
            (3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 
        title;
            (4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 
        133(d) of that title; and

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            (5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 
        Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 
        Public Law 117-58).
SEC. 2105. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 TIFIA FUNDING.

    (a) Determination.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In general.--Notwithstanding 
        any other provision of law and subject to paragraph (2), on 
        April 1, 2026, the Secretary shall--
                    (A) determine the amount of contract authority made 
                available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program 
                for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of 
                the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 
                117-58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain 
                unobligated in that fiscal year; and
                    (B) distribute to States, in accordance with this 
                section, 75 percent of the amount of contract authority 
                determined under subparagraph (A).
            (2) Treatment.--The amounts distributed under paragraph 
        (1)(B) shall--
                    (A) be subject to the obligation limitation for 
                Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction 
                programs;
                    (B) <<NOTE: Expiration date.>> remain available 
                until September 30, 2029; and
                    (C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned 
                to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United 
                States Code.

    (b) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection (a)(1)(B) 
shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount equal to the 
proportion that--
            (1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2026 
        under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United States 
        Code; bears to
            (2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal 
        year 2026 under that subsection.

    (c) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection 
(a)(1)(B) shall be--
            (1) except as otherwise provided in this section, 
        administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, 
        United States Code;
            (2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b) of 
        that title;
            (3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such 
        title;
            (4) suballocated in the same manner described in section 
        133(d) of that title; and
            (5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the 
        Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note; 
        Public Law 117-58).

     TITLE II-- <<NOTE: Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 
2024.>> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024
SEC. 2201. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3121 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Economic Development 
Reauthorization Act of 2024''.

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            Subtitle A--Public Works and Economic Development

SEC. 2211. DEFINITIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Public Works and Economic 
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as 
        paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (12), (13), (14), 
        (16), and (17), respectively;
            (2) by inserting before paragraph (3) (as so redesignated) 
        the following:
            ``(1) Blue economy.--The term `blue economy' means the 
        sustainable use of marine, lake, or other aquatic resources in 
        support of economic development objectives.
            ``(2) Capacity building.--The term `capacity building' 
        includes all activities associated with early stage community-
        based project formation and conceptualization, prior to project 
        predevelopment activity, including grants to local community 
        organizations for planning participation, community outreach and 
        engagement activities, research, and mentorship support to move 
        projects from formation and conceptualization to project 
        predevelopment.'';
            (3) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph 
        (A)(i), by striking ``to the extent appropriate'' and inserting 
        ``to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary'';
            (4) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph 
        (A)--
                    (A) in clause (v), by striking ``or'' at the end;
                    (B) in clause (vi), by striking the period at end 
                and inserting a semicolon; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                          ``(vii) an economic development organization; 
                      or
                          ``(viii) a public-private partnership for 
                      public infrastructure.'';
            (5) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated) 
        the following:
            ``(10) Outdoor recreation.--The term `outdoor recreation' 
        means all recreational activities, and the economic drivers of 
        those activities, that occur in nature-based environments 
        outdoors.
            ``(11) Project predevelopment.--The term `project 
        predevelopment' means a measure required to be completed before 
        the initiation of a project, including--
                    ``(A) planning and community asset mapping;
                    ``(B) training;
                    ``(C) technical assistance and organizational 
                development;
                    ``(D) feasibility and market studies;
                    ``(E) demonstration projects; and
                    ``(F) other predevelopment activities determined by 
                the Secretary to be appropriate.'';
            (6) by striking paragraph (12) (as so redesignated) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(12) Regional commission.--The term `Regional Commission' 
        means any of the following:

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                    ``(A) The Appalachian Regional Commission 
                established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United 
                States Code.
                    ``(B) The Delta Regional Authority established by 
                section 382B(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
                Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(a)(1)).
                    ``(C) The Denali Commission established by section 
                303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 
                3121 note; Public Law 105-277).
                    ``(D) The Great Lakes Authority established by 
                section 15301(a)(4) of title 40, United States Code.
                    ``(E) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission 
                established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40, United 
                States Code.
                    ``(F) The Northern Border Regional Commission 
                established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United 
                States Code.
                    ``(G) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority 
                established by section 383B(a)(1) of the Consolidated 
                Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb-
                1(a)(1)).
                    ``(H) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission 
                established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United 
                States Code.
                    ``(I) The Southern New England Regional Commission 
                established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40, United 
                States Code.
                    ``(J) The Southwest Border Regional Commission 
                established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United 
                States Code.'';
            (7) by inserting after paragraph (14) (as so redesignated) 
        the following:
            ``(15) Travel and tourism.--The term `travel and tourism' 
        means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage 
        recreational or business travel in or to the United States, 
        including activities relating to public or nonprofit 
        entertainment venues in the United States.''; and
            (8) in paragraph (17) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``established as a University Center for Economic Development 
        under section 207(a)(2)(D)'' and inserting ``established under 
        section 207(c)(1)''.

    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 207(a)(3) of the Public Works and 
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(3)) is amended by 
striking ``section 3(4)(A)(vi)'' and inserting ``section 3(6)(A)(vi)''.
SEC. 2212. INCREASED COORDINATION.

    Section 103 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3133) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the 
following:
    ``(b) Meetings.--
            ``(1) In general.--To carry out subsection (a), or for any 
        other purpose relating to economic development activities, the 
        Secretary may convene meetings with Federal agencies, State and 
        local governments, economic development districts, Indian 
        tribes, and other appropriate planning and development 
        organizations.
            ``(2) Regional commissions.--

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                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--
                In addition to meetings described in paragraph (1), not 
                later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the 
                Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, and 
                not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter, the 
                Secretary shall convene a meeting with the Regional 
                Commissions in furtherance of subsection (a).
                    ``(B) Attendees.--The attendees for a meeting 
                convened under this paragraph shall consist of--
                          ``(i) the Secretary, acting through the 
                      Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic 
                      Development, serving as Chair;
                          ``(ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the 
                      Regional Commissions, or their designees; and
                          ``(iii) the State Cochairpersons of the 
                      Regional Commissions, or their designees.
                    ``(C) Purpose.--The purposes of a meeting convened 
                under this paragraph shall include--
                          ``(i) to enhance coordination between the 
                      Economic Development Administration and the 
                      Regional Commissions in carrying out economic 
                      development programs;
                          ``(ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by the 
                      Economic Development Administration and the 
                      Regional Commissions in carrying out economic 
                      development programs;
                          ``(iii) to develop best practices and 
                      strategies for fostering regional economic 
                      development; and
                          ``(iv) any other purposes as determined 
                      appropriate by the Secretary.
                    ``(D) <<NOTE: Public information.>> Report.--Where 
                applicable and pursuant to subparagraph (C), not later 
                than 1 year after a meeting under this paragraph, the 
                Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a 
                report detailing, at a minimum--
                          ``(i) the planned actions by the Economic 
                      Development Administration and the Regional 
                      Commissions to enhance coordination or reduce 
                      duplication of efforts and a timeline for 
                      implementing those actions; and
                          ``(ii) any best practices and strategies 
                      developed.''.
SEC. 2213. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic 
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or for the 
                improvement of waste management and recycling systems'' 
                after ``development facility''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``increasing the 
                resilience'' after ``expansion,'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``successful 
                establishment or expansion'' and inserting ``successful 
                establishment, expansion, or retention,''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``and 
                underemployed'' after ``unemployed'';
            (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
            (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

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    ``(c) Additional Considerations.--In awarding grants under 
subsection (a) and subject to the criteria in subsection (b), the 
Secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would--
            ``(1) lead to economic diversification in the area, or a 
        part of the area, in which the project is or will be located;
            ``(2) address and mitigate economic impacts from extreme 
        weather events, including development of resilient 
        infrastructure, products, and processes;
            ``(3) benefit highly rural communities without adequate tax 
        revenues to invest in long-term or costly infrastructure;
            ``(4) increase access to high-speed broadband;
            ``(5) support outdoor recreation to spur economic 
        development, with a focus on rural communities;
            ``(6) promote job creation or retention relative to the 
        population of the impacted region with outsized significance;
            ``(7) promote travel and tourism; or
            ``(8) promote blue economy activities.''.
SEC. 2214. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE 
                          EXPENSES.

    Section 203 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3143) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    ``(d) Administrative Expenses.--Administrative expenses that may be 
paid with a grant under this section include--
            ``(1) expenses related to carrying out the planning process 
        described in subsection (b);
            ``(2) expenses related to project predevelopment;
            ``(3) expenses related to updating economic development 
        plans to align with other applicable State, regional, or local 
        planning efforts; and
            ``(4) expenses related to hiring professional staff to 
        assist communities in--
                    ``(A) project predevelopment and implementing 
                projects and priorities included in--
                          ``(i) a comprehensive economic development 
                      strategy; or
                          ``(ii) an economic development planning grant;
                    ``(B) identifying and using other Federal, State, 
                and Tribal economic development programs;
                    ``(C) leveraging private and philanthropic 
                investment;
                    ``(D) preparing economic recovery plans in response 
                to disasters; and
                    ``(E) carrying out economic development and 
                predevelopment activities in accordance with 
                professional economic development best practices.''; and
            (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), in paragraph 
        (4)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting ``(including broadband);'';
                    (B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as 
                subparagraph (G); and
                    (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the 
                following:
                    ``(F) address and mitigate economic impacts of 
                extreme weather; and''.

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SEC. 2215. COST SHARING.

    Section 204 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3144) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``50'' and inserting 
        ``60'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``In determining'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(1) In general.--In determining''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Regional commission funds.--Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, any funds contributed by a Regional Commission 
        for a project under this title may be considered to be part of 
        the non-Federal share of the costs of the project.''; and
            (3) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or can 
                otherwise document that no local matching funds are 
                reasonably obtainable'' after ``or political 
                subdivision'';
                    (B) in paragraph (3)--
                          (i) by striking ``section 207'' and inserting 
                      ``section 203 or 207''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``project if'' and all that 
                      follows through the period at the end and 
                      inserting ``project.''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Small communities.--In the case of a grant to a 
        political subdivision of a State (as described in section 
        3(6)(A)(iv)) that has a population of fewer than 10,000 
        residents and meets 1 or more of the eligibility criteria 
        described in section 301(a), the Secretary may increase the 
        Federal share under paragraph (1) up to 100 percent of the total 
        cost of the project.''.
SEC. 2216. REGULATIONS ON RELATIVE NEEDS AND ALLOCATIONS.

    Section 206 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3146) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (B) and 
        inserting the following:
                    ``(B) the per capita income levels, the labor force 
                participation rate, and the extent of underemployment in 
                eligible areas; and''; and
            (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``and retention'' after 
        ``creation''.
SEC. 2217. RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; UNIVERSITY CENTERS.

    Section 207 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3147) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by inserting ``, project 
        predevelopment,'' after ``planning''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(c) University Centers.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Grants.>> Establishment.--In accordance with 
        subsection (a)(2)(D), the Secretary may make grants to 
        institutions of higher education to serve as university centers.

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            ``(2) Geographic coverage.--The Secretary shall ensure that 
        the network of university centers established under this 
        subsection provides services in each State.
            ``(3) Duties.--To the maximum extent practicable, a 
        university center established under this subsection shall--
                    ``(A) collaborate with other university centers;
                    ``(B) collaborate with economic development 
                districts and other relevant Federal economic 
                development technical assistance and service providers 
                to provide expertise and technical assistance to 
                develop, implement, and support comprehensive economic 
                development strategies and other economic development 
                planning at the local, regional, and State levels, with 
                a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce 
                development, and regional economic development;
                    ``(C) provide technical assistance, business 
                development, and technology transfer services to 
                businesses in the area served by the university center;
                    ``(D) establish partnerships with 1 or more 
                commercialization intermediaries that are public or 
                nonprofit technology transfer organizations eligible to 
                receive a grant under section 602 of the American 
                Innovation and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s-9);
                    ``(E) promote local and regional capacity building; 
                and
                    ``(F) provide to communities and regions assistance 
                relating to data collection and analysis and other 
                research relating to economic conditions and 
                vulnerabilities that can inform economic development and 
                adjustment strategies.
            ``(4) Consideration.--In making grants under this 
        subsection, the Secretary shall consider--
                    ``(A) the significant role of regional public 
                universities in supporting economic development in 
                distressed communities through the planning and the 
                implementation of economic development projects and 
                initiatives; and
                    ``(B) the location of the university center in or 
                near a distressed community.''.
SEC. 2218. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is 
amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) the following:
``SEC. 208. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3148.>> INVESTMENT PRIORITIES.

    ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), for a project to be 
eligible for assistance under this title, the project shall be 
consistent with 1 or more of the following investment priorities:
            ``(1) Critical infrastructure.--Economic development 
        planning or implementation projects that support development of 
        public facilities, including basic public infrastructure, 
        transportation infrastructure, or telecommunications 
        infrastructure.
            ``(2) Workforce.--Economic development planning or 
        implementation projects that--
                    ``(A) support job skills training to meet the hiring 
                needs of the area in which the project is to be carried 
                out and that result in well-paying jobs; or
                    ``(B) otherwise promote labor force participation.

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            ``(3) Innovation and entrepreneurship.--Economic development 
        planning or implementation projects that--
                    ``(A) support the development of innovation and 
                entrepreneurship-related infrastructure;
                    ``(B) promote business development and lending; or
                    ``(C) foster the commercialization of new 
                technologies that are creating technology-driven 
                businesses and high-skilled, well-paying jobs of the 
                future.
            ``(4) Economic recovery resilience.--Economic development 
        planning or implementation projects that enhance the ability of 
        an area to withstand and recover from adverse short-term or 
        long-term changes in economic conditions, including effects from 
        industry contractions or economic impacts from natural 
        disasters.
            ``(5) Manufacturing.--Economic development planning or 
        implementation projects that encourage job creation, business 
        expansion, technology and capital upgrades, and productivity 
        growth in manufacturing, including efforts that contribute to 
        the competitiveness and growth of domestic suppliers or the 
        domestic production of innovative, high-value products and 
        production technologies.

    ``(b) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Conditions.--If the Secretary plans to 
use an investment priority that is not described in subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a written notification that explains the 
basis for using that investment priority.

    ``(c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section waives any other 
requirement of this Act.''.
SEC. 2219. GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT.

    Section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3149) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``or'' at the end;
                    (B) in paragraph (5)--
                          (i) by inserting ``, travel and tourism, 
                      natural resource-based, blue economy, or 
                      agricultural'' after ``manufacturing''; and
                          (ii) by striking the period at the end and 
                      inserting a semicolon; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) economic dislocation in the steel industry due to the 
        closure of a steel plant, primary steel economy contraction 
        events (including temporary layoffs and shifts to part-time 
        work), or job losses in the steel industry or associated with 
        the departure or contraction of the steel industry, for help in 
        economic restructuring of the communities; or
            ``(7) limited water for industrial consumption in areas 
        impacted by decreased water supplies due to drought or extreme 
        heat.'';
            (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections 
        (f) and (g), respectively; and
            (3) by inserting after section (c) the following:

    ``(d) Assistance to Coal Communities.--
            ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:

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                    ``(A) Coal economy.--The term `coal economy' means 
                the complete supply chain of coal-reliant industries, 
                including--
                          ``(i) coal mining;
                          ``(ii) coal-fired power plants;
                          ``(iii) transportation or logistics; and
                          ``(iv) manufacturing.
                    ``(B) Contraction event.--The term `contraction 
                event' means the closure of a facility or a reduction in 
                activity relating to a coal-reliant industry, including 
                an industry described in any of clauses (i) through (iv) 
                of subparagraph (A).
            ``(2) Authorization.--On the application of an eligible 
        recipient, the Secretary may make grants for projects in areas 
        adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy.
            ``(3) Eligibility.--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--In 
                carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall 
                determine the eligibility of an area based on whether 
                the eligible recipient can reasonably demonstrate that 
                the area--
                          ``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> has been 
                      adversely impacted by a contraction event in the 
                      coal economy within the previous 25 years; or
                          ``(ii) will be adversely impacted by a 
                      contraction event in the coal economy.
                    ``(B) Prohibition.--No regulation or other policy of 
                the Secretary may limit the eligibility of an eligible 
                recipient for a grant under this subsection based on the 
                date of a contraction event except as provided in 
                subparagraph (A)(i).
                    ``(C) Demonstrating adverse impact.--For the 
                purposes of this paragraph, an eligible recipient may 
                demonstrate an adverse impact by demonstrating--
                          ``(i) a loss in employment;
                          ``(ii) a reduction in tax revenue; or
                          ``(iii) any other factor, as determined to be 
                      appropriate by the Secretary.

    ``(e) Assistance to Nuclear Host Communities.--
            ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    ``(A) Commission.--The term `Commission' means the 
                Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
                    ``(B) Community advisory board.--The term `community 
                advisory board' means a community committee or other 
                advisory organization that--
                          ``(i) primarily focuses on the economic 
                      impacts of decommissioning activities; and
                          ``(ii) aims to foster communication and 
                      information exchange between a licensee planning 
                      for and involved in decommissioning activities and 
                      members of the community that decommissioning 
                      activities may affect.
                    ``(C) Decommission.--The term `decommission' has the 
                meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code 
                of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
                    ``(D) Licensee.--The term `licensee' has the meaning 
                given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of 
                Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

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                    ``(E) Nuclear host community.--The term `nuclear 
                host community' means an eligible recipient that has 
                been economically impacted, or reasonably demonstrates 
                to the satisfaction of the Secretary that it will be 
                economically impacted, by a nuclear power plant licensed 
                by the Commission that--
                          ``(i) is not co-located with an operating 
                      nuclear power plant;
                          ``(ii) is at a site with spent nuclear fuel; 
                      and
                          ``(iii) as of the date of enactment of the 
                      Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024--
                                    ``(I) has ceased operations; or
                                    ``(II) has provided a written 
                                notification to the Commission that it 
                                will cease operations.
            ``(2) Authorization.--On the application of an eligible 
        recipient, the Secretary may make grants--
                    ``(A) to assist with economic development in nuclear 
                host communities; and
                    ``(B) to fund community advisory boards in nuclear 
                host communities.
            ``(3) Requirement.--In carrying out this subsection, to the 
        maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall implement the 
        recommendations described in the report submitted to Congress 
        under section 108 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and 
        Modernization Act (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5577) entitled 
        `Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of Local 
        Community Advisory Boards Associated with Decommissioning 
        Activities at Nuclear Power Plants'.
            ``(4) Distribution of funds.--The Secretary shall establish 
        a methodology to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, 
        geographic diversity among grant recipients under this 
        subsection.''.
SEC. 2220. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM.

    Section 218 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3154d) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``brightfields 
        demonstration'' and inserting ``renewable energy'';
            (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

    ``(a) Definition of Renewable Energy Site.--In this section, the 
term `renewable energy site' means a brownfield site that is redeveloped 
through the incorporation of 1 or more renewable energy technologies, 
including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and emerging, but proven, 
renewable energy technologies.'';
            (3) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking 
                ``Demonstration Program'' and inserting 
                ``Establishment'';
                    (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``brightfield'' and inserting ``renewable 
                energy''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``solar energy 
                technologies'' and inserting ``renewable energy 
                technologies described in subsection (a),''; and
            (4) by striking subsection (d).
SEC. 2221. WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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``SEC. 219. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3154e.>> WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS.

    ``(a) In General.--On the application of an eligible recipient, the 
Secretary may make grants to support the development and expansion of 
innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships 
leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or construction 
of facilities to support workforce development activities.
    ``(b) Eligible Uses.--Funds from a grant under this section may be 
used for--
            ``(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements to 
        house workforce training activities;
            ``(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, 
        rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a 
        facility, including related equipment and machinery;
            ``(3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support 
        workforce training activities;
            ``(4) planning, technical assistance, and training;
            ``(5) sector partnerships development, program design, and 
        program implementation; and
            ``(6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, 
        subject to subsection (c), a State program to support individual 
        trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand 
        and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the 
        applicable State that--
                    ``(A) requires significant post-secondary training; 
                but
                    ``(B) does not require a post-secondary degree.

    ``(c) State Grant Pilot Program.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants to States 
        for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6).
            ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
        this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit to 
        the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and 
        containing such information as the Secretary may require, which 
        shall include, at a minimum, the following:
                    ``(A) A method for identifying critical industry 
                sectors driving in-State economic growth that face 
                staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers.
                    ``(B) A governance structure for the implementation 
                of the program established by the State, including 
                defined roles for the consortia of agencies of such 
                State, at a minimum, to include the State departments of 
                economic development, labor, and education, or the State 
                departments or agencies with jurisdiction over those 
                matters.
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> A strategy for recruiting 
                participants from at least 1 community that meets 1 or 
                more of the criteria described in section 301(a).
                    ``(D) <<NOTE: Plan.>> A plan for how the State will 
                develop a tracking system for eligible programs, 
                participant enrollment, participant outcomes, and an 
                application portal for individual participants.
            ``(3) Selection.--The Secretary shall award not more than 1 
        grant under this subsection to any State.
            ``(4) Eligible uses.--A grant under this subsection may be 
        used for--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Costs.>> necessary costs to carry out 
                the matters described in this subsection, including 
                tuition and stipends for

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                individuals that receive funds under the program 
                established by the applicable State, subject to the 
                requirements described in paragraph (6); and
                    ``(B) program implementation, planning, technical 
                assistance, or training.
            ``(5) Federal share.--Notwithstanding section 204, the 
        Federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a grant 
        made under this subsection shall not exceed 70 percent.
            ``(6) Participant amounts.--A State shall ensure that grant 
        funds provided under this subsection to each individual that 
        receives funds under the program established by the applicable 
        State is the lesser of the following amounts:
                    ``(A) In a case in which the individual is also 
                eligible for a Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of 
                the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) for 
                enrollment at the applicable training program for any 
                award year of the training program, $11,000 minus the 
                amount of the awarded Federal Pell Grant.
                    ``(B) For an individual not described in paragraph 
                (1), the lesser of--
                          ``(i) $11,000; and
                          ``(ii) the total cost of the training program 
                      in which the individual is enrolled, including 
                      tuition, fees, career navigation services, 
                      textbook costs, expenses related to assessments 
                      and exams for certification or licensure, 
                      equipment costs, and wage stipends (in the case of 
                      a training program that is an earn-and-learn 
                      program).
            ``(7) Termination.--The authority provided under this 
        subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029.

    ``(d) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the development 
of new workforce development models with the Secretary of Labor and the 
Secretary of Education.''.
SEC. 2222. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2221) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 220. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3154f.>> CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION 
                        REQUIREMENTS.

    ``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--In the case of a project 
described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives notice, in accordance with subsection (c), of the award 
of a grant for the project not less than 3 business days before 
notifying an eligible recipient of their selection for that award.

    ``(b) Projects Described.--A project referred to in subsection (a) 
is a project that the Secretary has selected to receive a grant 
administered by the Economic Development Administration in an amount not 
less than $100,000.
    ``(c) Requirements.--A notification under subsection (a) shall 
include--
            ``(1) the name of the project;
            ``(2) the name of the applicant;
            ``(3) the region in which the project is to be carried out;
            ``(4) the State in which the project is to be carried out;
            ``(5) the 1 or more counties or political subdivisions in 
        which the project is to be carried out;

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            ``(6) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained 
        as a result of the project;
            ``(7) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> the estimated date of completion 
        of the project;
            ``(8) the amount of the grant awarded;
            ``(9) a description of the project; and
            ``(10) any additional information, as determined to be 
        appropriate by the Secretary.

    ``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Public Availability.--The Secretary shall 
make a notification under subsection (a) publicly available not later 
than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary provides the 
notice.''.
SEC. 2223. SPECIFIC FLEXIBILITIES RELATED TO DEPLOYMENT OF HIGH-
                          SPEED BROADBAND.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2222) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 221. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3154g.>> HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND 
                        DEPLOYMENT INITIATIVE.

    ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Broadband project.--The term `broadband project' 
        means, for the purposes of providing, extending, expanding, or 
        improving high-speed broadband service to further the goals of 
        this Act--
                    ``(A) planning, technical assistance, or training;
                    ``(B) the acquisition or development of land; or
                    ``(C) the acquisition, design and engineering, 
                construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or 
                improvement of facilities, including related machinery, 
                equipment, contractual rights, and intangible property.
            ``(2) Eligible recipient.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible recipient' 
                means an eligible recipient.
                    ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `eligible recipient' 
                includes--
                          ``(i) a public-private partnership; and
                          ``(ii) a consortium formed for the purpose of 
                      providing, extending, expanding, or improving 
                      high-speed broadband service between 1 or more 
                      eligible recipients and 1 or more for-profit 
                      organizations.
            ``(3) High-speed broadband.--The term `high-speed broadband' 
        means the provision of 2-way data transmission with sufficient 
        downstream and upstream speeds to end users to permit effective 
        participation in the economy and to support economic growth, as 
        determined by the Secretary.

    ``(b) Broadband Projects.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Grants.>> In general.--On the application of 
        an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants under this 
        title for broadband projects, which shall be subject to the 
        provisions of this section.
            ``(2) Considerations.--In reviewing applications submitted 
        under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into consideration 
        geographic diversity of grants provided, including consideration 
        of underserved markets, in addition to data requested in 
        paragraph (3).
            ``(3) Data requested.--In reviewing an application submitted 
        under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall request from the 
        Federal Communications Commission, the Administrator

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        of the National Telecommunications and Information 
        Administration, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the 
        Appalachian Regional Commission data on--
                    ``(A) the level and extent of broadband service that 
                exists in the area proposed to be served; and
                    ``(B) the level and extent of broadband service that 
                will be deployed in the area proposed to be served 
                pursuant to another Federal program.
            ``(4) Interest in real or personal property.--For any 
        broadband project carried out by an eligible recipient that is a 
        public-private partnership or consortium, the Secretary shall 
        require that title to any real or personal property acquired or 
        improved with grant funds, or if the recipient will not acquire 
        title, another possessory interest acceptable to the Secretary, 
        be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization 
        or association for the useful life of the project, after which 
        title may be transferred to any member of the public-private 
        partnership or consortium in accordance with regulations 
        promulgated by the Secretary.
            ``(5) Procurement.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
        law, no person or entity shall be disqualified from competing to 
        provide goods or services related to a broadband project on the 
        basis that the person or entity participated in the development 
        of the broadband project or in the drafting of specifications, 
        requirements, statements of work, or similar documents related 
        to the goods or services to be provided.
            ``(6) Broadband project property.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may permit a 
                recipient of a grant for a broadband project to grant an 
                option to acquire real or personal property (including 
                contractual rights and intangible property) related to 
                that project to a third party on such terms as the 
                Secretary determines to be appropriate, subject to the 
                condition that the option may only be exercised after 
                the Secretary releases the Federal interest in the 
                property.
                    ``(B) Treatment.--The grant or exercise of an option 
                described in subparagraph (A) shall not constitute a 
                redistribution of grant funds under section 217.

    ``(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Non-Federal Share.--In determining 
the amount of the non-Federal share of the cost of a broadband project, 
the Secretary may provide credit toward the non-Federal share for the 
present value of allowable contributions over the useful life of the 
broadband project, subject to the condition that the Secretary may 
require such assurances of the value of the rights and of the commitment 
of the rights as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.''.
SEC. 2224. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

    Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2223) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 222. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3154h.>> CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE 
                        DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--On the application of an eligible recipient, the 
Secretary may make grants under the `Critical Supply Chain Site 
Development grant program' (referred to in this section as the `grant 
program') to carry out site development or expansion

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projects for the purpose of making the site ready for manufacturing 
projects.
    ``(b) Considerations.--In providing a grant to an eligible recipient 
under the grant program, the Secretary may consider whether--
            ``(1) the proposed improvements to the site will improve 
        economic conditions for rural areas, Tribal communities, or 
        areas that meet 1 or more of the criteria described in section 
        301(a);
            ``(2) the project is consistent with regional economic 
        development plans, which may include a comprehensive economic 
        development strategy;
            ``(3) the eligible recipient has initiatives to prioritize 
        job training and workforce development; and
            ``(4) the project supports industries determined by the 
        Secretary to be of strategic importance to the national or 
        economic security of the United States.

    ``(c) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible recipients under the 
grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible recipients 
that propose to carry out a project that--
            ``(1) has State, local, private, or nonprofit funds being 
        contributed to assist with site development efforts; and
            ``(2) if the site development or expansion project is 
        carried out, will result in a demonstrated interest in the site 
        by commercial entities or other entities.

    ``(d) Use of Funds.--A grant provided under the grant program may be 
used for the following activities relating to the development or 
expansion of a site:
            ``(1) Investments in site utility readiness, including--
                    ``(A) construction of on-site utility 
                infrastructure;
                    ``(B) construction of last-mile infrastructure, 
                including road infrastructure, water infrastructure, 
                power infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and 
                other physical last-mile infrastructure;
                    ``(C) site grading; and
                    ``(D) other activities to extend public utilities or 
                services to a site, as determined appropriate by the 
                Secretary.
            ``(2) Investments in site readiness, including--
                    ``(A) land assembly;
                    ``(B) environmental reviews;
                    ``(C) zoning;
                    ``(D) design;
                    ``(E) engineering; and
                    ``(F) permitting.
            ``(3) Investments in workforce development and 
        sustainability programs, including job training and retraining 
        programs.
            ``(4) Investments to ensure that disadvantaged communities 
        have access to on-site jobs.

    ``(e) Prohibition.--
            ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), in awarding 
        grants under the grant program, the Secretary shall not require 
        an eligible recipient to demonstrate that a private company or 
        investment has selected the site for development or expansion.

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            ``(2) Safeguards.--In awarding grants under the grant 
        program, the Secretary shall include necessary safeguards to 
        ensure that--
                    ``(A) the site development is fully completed within 
                a reasonable timeframe; and
                    ``(B) the eligible recipient has sufficiently 
                demonstrated private sector interest.''.
SEC. 2225. UPDATED DISTRESS CRITERIA AND GRANT RATES.

    Section 301 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3161) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (3) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(3) Unemployment, underemployment, or economic adjustment 
        problems. <<NOTE: Determination.>> --The area is an area that 
        the Secretary determines has experienced or is about to 
        experience a special need arising from actual or threatened 
        severe unemployment, underemployment, or economic adjustment 
        problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes 
        in economic conditions.
            ``(4) Low median household income.--The area has a median 
        household income of 80 percent or less of the national average.
            ``(5) Workforce participation.--The area has--
                    ``(A) a labor force participation rate of 90 percent 
                or less of the national average; or
                    ``(B) a prime-age employment gap of 5 percent or 
                more.
            ``(6) Expected economic dislocation and distress from energy 
        industry transitions.--The area is an area that is expected to 
        experience actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic 
        adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-
        term changes in economic conditions from energy industries that 
        are experiencing accelerated contraction.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(e) <<NOTE: Public information. Web 
posting. Notification.>> Transparency.--To the extent the Secretary 
includes neighboring counties and communities in an economic development 
district in accordance with subsection (a)(3), the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress, and make publicly available online, a notification 
describing the justification for such inclusion and detailing the 
economic indicators of such neighboring counties and communities.''.
SEC. 2226. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES.

    Section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3162) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), by inserting ``including to 
        mitigate and adapt to the economic impacts of extreme weather,'' 
        after ``enhances and protects the environment,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(d) Exception.--This section shall not apply to grants awarded 
under section 207 or grants awarded under section 209(c)(2) for areas to 
which more than one comprehensive economic development strategy may 
apply.''.

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SEC. 2227. OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

    Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 
U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 508. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3198.>> OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC 
                        DEVELOPMENT.

    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Economic 
Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development 
(referred to in this section as the `Office').
    ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Office shall be--
            ``(1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development 
        activities carried out by the Secretary;
            ``(2) to help Tribal communities access economic development 
        assistance programs, including the assistance provided under 
        this Act;
            ``(3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies 
        and efforts with other Federal agencies; and
            ``(4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or 
        consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects, 
        programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities.

    ``(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time period.>> Tribal Economic Development 
Strategy.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Consultation. Updates.>> In general.--Not 
        later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Economic 
        Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, the Office shall 
        initiate a Tribal consultation process to develop, and not less 
        frequently than every 3 years thereafter, update, a strategic 
        plan for Tribal economic development for the Economic 
        Development Administration.
            ``(2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 1 year after 
        the date of enactment of the Economic Development 
        Reauthorization Act of 2024 and not less frequently than every 3 
        years thereafter, the Office shall submit to the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate the strategic plan for Tribal economic 
        development developed under paragraph (1).

    ``(d) <<NOTE: Public information. Website.>> Outreach.--The 
Secretary shall establish a publicly facing website to help provide a 
comprehensive, single source of information for Indian tribes, Tribal 
leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities to better 
understand and access programs that support economic development in 
Tribal communities, including the economic development programs 
administered by Federal agencies or departments other than the 
Department.

    ``(e) Dedicated Staff.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office 
has sufficient staff to carry out all outreach activities under this 
section.''.
SEC. 2228. OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE.

    Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 
U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2227) is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
``SEC. 509. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3199.>> OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND 
                        RESILIENCE.

    ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish an Office of 
Disaster Recovery and Resilience--
            ``(1) to direct and implement the post-disaster economic 
        recovery responsibilities of the Economic Development 
        Administration pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (e) of section 
        209 and section 703;

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            ``(2) to direct and implement economic recovery and enhanced 
        resilience support function activities as directed under the 
        National Disaster Recovery Framework; and
            ``(3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> support long-term economic 
        recovery in communities in which a major disaster or emergency 
        has been declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
        and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), or 
        otherwise impacted by an event of national significance, as 
        determined by the Secretary, through--
                    ``(A) convening and deploying an economic 
                development assessment team;
                    ``(B) hosting or attending convenings related to 
                identification of additional Federal, State, local, and 
                philanthropic entities and resources;
                    ``(C) exploring potential flexibilities related to 
                existing awards;
                    ``(D) provision of technical assistance through 
                staff or contractual resources; and
                    ``(E) other activities determined by the Secretary 
                to be appropriate.

    ``(b) Appointment Authorities.--
            ``(1) Appointment.--The Secretary is authorized to appoint 
        such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out the 
        responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and 
        Resilience, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of 
        chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, governing 
        appointments in the competitive service.
            ``(2) Conversion of employees.--Notwithstanding chapter 33 
        of title 5, United States Code, or any other provision of law 
        relating to the examination, certification, and appointment of 
        individuals in the competitive service, a temporary employee 
        appointed under this subsection may be selected by the Secretary 
        for a permanent appointment in the competitive service in the 
        Economic Development Administration under internal competitive 
        promotion procedures if--
                    ``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the employee has served 
                continuously for at least 2 years under 1 or more 
                appointments under this subsection; and
                    ``(B) the employee's performance has been at an 
                acceptable level of performance throughout the period or 
                periods referred to in subparagraph (A).
            ``(3) Status upon conversion.--An individual converted under 
        this subsection shall become a career-conditional employee, 
        unless the employee has already completed the service 
        requirements for career tenure.
            ``(4) Reporting.--For any fiscal year during which the 
        Secretary exercises the authority under this subsection, the 
        Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that 
        describes the use of that authority including, at a minimum--
                    ``(A) the number of employees hired under the 
                authority during the fiscal year;
                    ``(B) the positions and grades for which employees 
                were hired;

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                    ``(C) the number of employees converted to career-
                conditional;
                    ``(D) a description of how the Secretary assessed 
                employee performance to determine the eligibility of the 
                employee for conversion under paragraph (2)(B);
                    ``(E) the number of employees who were hired under 
                that authority as temporary employees who have met the 
                continuous service requirements described in 
                subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) but not the 
                performance requirements described in subparagraph (B) 
                of that paragraph; and
                    ``(F) the number of employees who were hired under 
                that authority who have separated from the Economic 
                Development Administration.
            ``(5) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection 
        waives any requirement relating to qualifications of applicants 
        for positions in the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience 
        under this subsection.
            ``(6) Termination.--The authority provided by this 
        subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029.

    ``(c) Disaster Team.--
            ``(1) Establishment.--As soon as practicable after the date 
        of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a 
        disaster team (referred to in this section as the `disaster 
        team') for the deployment of individuals to carry out 
        responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and 
        Resilience after a major disaster or emergency has been declared 
        under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
        Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) and the Department has 
        been activated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
            ``(2) Membership.--
                    ``(A) Designation of staff.--As soon as practicable 
                after the date of enactment of this section, the 
                Secretary shall designate to serve on the disaster 
                team--
                          ``(i) employees of the Office of Disaster 
                      Recovery and Resilience;
                          ``(ii) employees of the Department who are not 
                      employees of the Economic Development 
                      Administration; and
                          ``(iii) in consultation with the heads of 
                      other Federal agencies, employees of those 
                      agencies, as appropriate.
                    ``(B) Capabilities.--In designating individuals 
                under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that 
                the disaster team includes a sufficient quantity of--
                          ``(i) individuals who are capable of deploying 
                      rapidly and efficiently to respond to major 
                      disasters and emergencies; and
                          ``(ii) highly trained full-time employees who 
                      will lead and manage the disaster team.
            ``(3) Training.--The Secretary shall ensure that appropriate 
        and ongoing training is provided to members of the disaster team 
        to ensure that the members are adequately trained regarding the 
        programs and policies of the Economic Development Administration 
        relating to post-disaster economic recovery efforts.
            ``(4) Expenses.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary 
        may--

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                    ``(A) use, with or without reimbursement, any 
                service, equipment, personnel, or facility of any 
                Federal agency with the explicit support of that agency, 
                to the extent such use does not impair or conflict with 
                the authority of the President or the Administrator of 
                the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Robert 
                T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 
                (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to direct Federal agencies in 
                any major disaster or emergency declared under that Act; 
                and
                    ``(B) provide members of the disaster team with 
                travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
                subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an 
                agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, 
                United States Code, while away from the home or regular 
                place of business of the member in the performance of 
                services for, or relating to, the disaster team.

    ``(d) Annual Reports.--Not later than July 1, 2026, and annually 
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of the activities of the 
        Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and any disaster 
        teams established pursuant to subsection (c);
            ``(2) the number and details of the disasters in which the 
        Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and permanent and 
        temporary personnel, including disaster teams, were involved and 
        deployed;
            ``(3) the locations and length of any deployments;
            ``(4) the number of personnel deployed, broken down by 
        category, including permanent and temporary personnel; and
            ``(5) a breakdown of expenses, with or without 
        reimbursement.''.
SEC. 2229. ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS.

    Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 
U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2228) is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
``SEC. 510. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3200.>> TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS.

    ``(a) In General.--A Regional Director of a regional office of the 
Economic Development Administration may designate a staff member to act 
as a `Technical Assistance Liaison' for any State served by the regional 
office.
    ``(b) Role.--A Technical Assistance Liaison shall--
            ``(1) work in coordination with an Economic Development 
        Representative to provide technical assistance, in addition to 
        technical assistance under section 207, to eligible recipients 
        that are underresourced communities, as determined by the 
        Technical Assistance Liaison, that submit applications for 
        assistance under title II; and
            ``(2) at the request of an eligible recipient that submitted 
        an application for assistance under title II, provide technical 
        feedback on unsuccessful grant applications.

    ``(c) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may 
enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an eligible 
recipient for the purpose of providing technical assistance to eligible 
recipients

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that are underresourced communities that have submitted or may submit an 
application for assistance under this Act.''.
SEC. 2230. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.

    Section 603 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3213) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting 
                      ``areas'' after ``rural''; and
                          (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' 
                      at the end;
                    (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4)(A) <<NOTE: List.>> include a list of all of the grants 
        provided by the Economic Development Administration for projects 
        located in, or that primarily benefit, rural areas;
            ``(B) an explanation of the process used to determine how 
        each project referred to in subparagraph (A) would benefit a 
        rural area; and
            ``(C) <<NOTE: Certification.>> a certification that each 
        project referred to in subparagraph (A)--
                    ``(i) is located in a rural area; or
                    ``(ii) will primarily benefit a rural area.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(c) Additional Reporting.--As part of the annual report to 
Congress of the Economic Development Administration, the Secretary shall 
include a report on project completions and close outs for construction 
awards that includes the following information on individual 
construction projects:
            ``(1) The award date of the project.
            ``(2) The completion date of the project.
            ``(3) The close out date of the project.
            ``(4) The total amount of the project, including non-Federal 
        cost share and funding from other sources, including a breakdown 
        by source.
            ``(5) The number of jobs anticipated to be created or 
        retained as a result of the investment.

    ``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Public Availability.--Not later than the 
date of the submission of the report under subsection (c), the Secretary 
shall make the report under subsection (c) publicly available.

    ``(e) Additional Reporting Requirement.--To ensure that projects are 
meeting expected timelines, not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, the 
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a report that, at a minimum--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> includes an analysis of Economic 
        Development Administration construction project timeline 
        estimates and actual project durations; and
            ``(2) describes the frequency with which project timelines 
        are delayed and the sources of those delays, including cases in 
        which a project scope or schedule requires an award 
        amendment.''.

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SEC. 2231. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the 
Economic Development Administration should continue to promote access to 
economic development assistance programs of that agency through the use 
of Economic Development Representatives in underresourced communities, 
particularly coal communities.
    (b) Economic Development Representatives.--In assigning Economic 
Development Representatives, the Secretary of Commerce may take into 
account the needs of coal communities.
SEC. 2232. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3211 note.>> MODERNIZATION OF 
                          ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.

    (a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce (referred 
to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall submit to the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate efficient, timely, 
and predictable environmental reviews of projects funded by the Public 
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.), 
including through expanded use of categorical exclusions or programmatic 
environmental documents (as those terms are defined in section 111 of 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336e)).

    (b) Requirements.--In completing the report under subsection (a), 
the Secretary shall--
            (1) describe the actions the Secretary will take to 
        implement the amendments to the National Environmental Policy 
        Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) made by section 321 of the 
        Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5; 137 Stat. 
        38);
            (2) describe the existing categorical exclusions most 
        frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the environmental 
        review of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic 
        Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and
            (3) consider--
                    (A) the adoption of additional categorical 
                exclusions, including those used by other Federal 
                agencies, that would facilitate the environmental review 
                of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic 
                Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.);
                    (B) the adoption of new programmatic environmental 
                documents that would facilitate the environmental review 
                of projects funded by the Public Works and Economic 
                Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and
                    (C) agreements with other Federal agencies that 
                would facilitate a more efficient process for the 
                environmental review of projects funded by the Public 
                Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 
                3121 et seq.).

    (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after 
the submission of the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
promulgate a final rule implementing, to the maximum extent practicable, 
measures considered by the Secretary under subsection (b) that are 
necessary to streamline the environmental review of projects funded by 
the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et 
seq.).

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SEC. 2233. <<NOTE: Evaluations.>>  GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC 
                          DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Comptroller general.--The term ``Comptroller General'' 
        means the Comptroller General of the United States.
            (2) Regional commission.--The term ``Regional Commission'' 
        has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Works 
        and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122).

    (b) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Comptroller 
General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives a report that evaluates economic development 
programs administered by the Economic Development Administration and the 
Regional Commissions.
    (c) Contents.--In carrying out the report under subsection (b), the 
Comptroller General shall--
            (1) evaluate the impact of programs described in that 
        subsection on economic outcomes, including job creation and 
        retention, the rate of unemployment and underemployment, labor 
        force participation, and private investment leveraged;
            (2) describe efforts by the Economic Development 
        Administration and the Regional Commissions to document the 
        impact of programs described in that subsection on economic 
        outcomes described in paragraph (1);
            (3) describe efforts by the Economic Development 
        Administration and the Regional Commissions to carry out 
        coordination activities described in section 103 of the Public 
        Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3133);
            (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> consider other factors, as 
        determined to be appropriate by the Comptroller General of the 
        United States, to assess the effectiveness of programs described 
        in subsection (b); and
            (5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> make legislative 
        recommendations for improvements to programs described in 
        subsection (b) as applicable.
SEC. 2234. <<NOTE: Evaluations.>> GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC 
                          DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS 
                          AND POLICIES.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Comptroller general.--The term ``Comptroller General'' 
        means the Comptroller General of the United States.
            (2) Small community.--The term ``small community'' means a 
        community of less than 10,000 year-round residents.

    (b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report that evaluates economic development regulations and policies 
administered by the Economic Development Administration that have 
hindered the ability of communities to apply for and administer Economic 
Development Administration grants.
    (c) Contents.--In carrying out the report under subsection (b), the 
Comptroller General shall--
            (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review regulations and grant 
        application processes promulgated by the Assistant Secretary of 
        Commerce for Economic Development;
            (2) evaluate the technical capacity of eligible recipients 
        (as defined in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic

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        Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122)) to apply for Economic 
        Development Administration grants;
            (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> provide recommendations for 
        improving the administration and timely disbursement of grants 
        awarded by the Economic Development Administration, including 
        for improving the communication with grantees regarding 
        timelines for disbursement of funds;
            (4) identify barriers to small communities applying for 
        Economic Development Administration grants, in consultation 
        with--
                    (A) State economic development representatives;
                    (B) secretaries of State departments of economic 
                development;
                    (C) representatives for small communities that have 
                received Economic Development Administration grants; and
                    (D) representatives for small communities that have 
                never applied for Economic Development Administration 
                grants; and
            (5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Review.>> provide 
        recommendations for simplifying and easing the ability for grant 
        applicants to navigate the Economic Development Administration 
        grant application process, including through a review of 
        regulations, including environmental regulations, not in the 
        jurisdiction of the Economic Development Administration to 
        identify possible grant application process improvements.
SEC. 2235. GAO STUDY ON RURAL COMMUNITIES.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Evaluation.>>  In General.--Not later than 2 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States (referred to in this section as the ``Comptroller 
General'') shall conduct a study to evaluate the impacts of funding 
provided by the Economic Development Administration to distressed 
communities (as described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and 
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a))) located in rural 
areas.

    (b) Contents.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the 
Comptroller General shall--
            (1) identify not less than 5 geographically diverse 
        distressed communities in rural areas; and
            (2) <<NOTE: Examination.>>  for each distressed community 
        identified under paragraph (1), examine the impacts of funding 
        provided by the Economic Development Administration on--
                    (A) the local jobs and unemployment of the 
                community; and
                    (B) the availability of affordable housing in the 
                community.

    (c) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Report.--On completion of the 
study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the findings of the study and any 
recommendations that result from the study.
SEC. 2236. <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  GENERAL AUTHORIZATION OF 
                          APPROPRIATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 701 of the Public Works and Economic 
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (k); and

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            (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

    ``(a) Grants for Public Works and Economic Development.--There are 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 201, to remain 
available until expended--
            ``(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
            ``(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
            ``(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
            ``(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
            ``(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    ``(b) Grants for Planning and Grants for Administrative Expenses.--
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 203, to 
remain available until expended--
            ``(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
            ``(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
            ``(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
            ``(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
            ``(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    ``(c) Grants for Training, Research, and Technical Assistance.--
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 207, to 
remain available until expended--
            ``(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
            ``(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
            ``(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
            ``(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
            ``(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    ``(d) Grants for Economic Adjustment.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 209 (other than subsections (d) and 
(e)), to remain available until expended--
            ``(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
            ``(2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
            ``(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
            ``(4) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
            ``(5) $105,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    ``(e) Assistance to Coal Communities.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 209(d) $75,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
    ``(f) Assistance to Nuclear Host Communities.--There are authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out section 209(e), to remain available 
until expended--
            ``(1) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), $35,000,000 for each of 
        fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and
            ``(2) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), $5,000,000 for each of 
        fiscal years 2025 through 2027.

    ``(g) Renewable Energy Program.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 218 $5,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
    ``(h) Workforce Training Grants.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 219 $50,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended, of which 
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 shall be used to 
carry out subsection (c) of that section.
    ``(i) Critical Supply Chain Site Development Grant Program.--There 
is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 222 $20,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until 
expended.

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    ``(j) Technical Assistance Liaisons.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 510 $5,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Title VII of the Public Works and 
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231 et seq.) is <<NOTE: 42 
USC 3234.>> amended by striking section 704.
SEC. 2237. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.

    Section 1 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 89-136) is amended by striking 
subsection (b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

``Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Findings and declarations.
``Sec. 3. Definitions.

      ``TITLE I--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND 
                              COORDINATION

``Sec. 101. Establishment of economic development partnerships.
``Sec. 102. Cooperation of Federal agencies.
``Sec. 103. Coordination.

      ``TITLE II--GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

``Sec. 201. Grants for public works and economic development.
``Sec. 202. Base closings and realignments.
``Sec. 203. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses.
``Sec. 204. Cost sharing.
``Sec. 205. Supplementary grants.
``Sec. 206. Regulations on relative needs and allocations.
``Sec. 207. Research and technical assistance; university centers.
``Sec. 208. Investment priorities.
``Sec. 209. Grants for economic adjustment.
``Sec. 210. Changed project circumstances.
``Sec. 211. Use of funds in projects constructed under projected cost.
``Sec. 212. Reports by recipients.
``Sec. 213. Prohibition on use of funds for attorney's and consultant's 
           fees.
``Sec. 214. Special impact areas.
``Sec. 215. Performance awards.
``Sec. 216. Planning performance awards.
``Sec. 217. Direct expenditure or redistribution by recipient.
``Sec. 218. Renewable energy program.
``Sec. 219. Workforce training grants.
``Sec. 220. Congressional notification requirements.
``Sec. 221. High-Speed Broadband Deployment Initiative.
``Sec. 222. Critical supply chain site development grant program.

 ``TITLE III--ELIGIBILITY; COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

``Sec. 301. Eligibility of areas.
``Sec. 302. Comprehensive economic development strategies.

               ``TITLE IV--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

``Sec. 401. Designation of economic development districts.
``Sec. 402. Termination or modification of economic development 
           districts.
``Sec. 404. Provision of comprehensive economic development strategies 
           to Regional Commissions.
``Sec. 405. Assistance to parts of economic development districts not in 
           eligible areas.

                        ``TITLE V--ADMINISTRATION

``Sec. 501. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development.
``Sec. 502. Economic development information clearinghouse.
``Sec. 503. Consultation with other persons and agencies.
``Sec. 504. Administration, operation, and maintenance.

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``Sec. 506. Performance evaluations of grant recipients.
``Sec. 507. Notification of reorganization.
``Sec. 508. Office of Tribal Economic Development.
``Sec. 509. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.
``Sec. 510. Technical Assistance Liaisons.

                        ``TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS

``Sec. 601. Powers of Secretary.
``Sec. 602. Maintenance of standards.
``Sec. 603. Annual report to Congress.
``Sec. 604. Delegation of functions and transfer of funds among Federal 
           agencies.
``Sec. 605. Penalties.
``Sec. 606. Employment of expediters and administrative employees.
``Sec. 607. Maintenance and public inspection of list of approved 
           applications for financial assistance.
``Sec. 608. Records and audits.
``Sec. 609. Relationship to assistance under other law.
``Sec. 610. Acceptance of certifications by applicants.
``Sec. 611. Brownfields redevelopment reports.
``Sec. 612. Savings clause.

                          ``TITLE VII--FUNDING

``Sec. 701. General authorization of appropriations.
``Sec. 702. Authorization of appropriations for defense conversation 
           activities.
``Sec. 703. Authorization of appropriations for disaster economic 
           recovery activities.''.

      Subtitle B--Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development

SEC. 2241. REGIONAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATIONS.

    Section 15751 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by 
striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
    ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to each 
Commission to carry out this subtitle $40,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2025 through 2029.''.
SEC. 2242. REGIONAL COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS.

    (a) Membership of Commissions.--Section 15301 of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(2)(C)--
                    (A) by striking ``An alternate member'' and 
                inserting the following:
                          ``(i) In general.--An alternate member''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                          ``(ii) <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline.>> State 
                      alternates.--If the alternate State member is 
                      unable to vote in accordance with clause (i), the 
                      alternate State member may delegate voting 
                      authority to a designee, subject to the condition 
                      that the executive director shall be notified, in 
                      writing, of the designation not less than 1 week 
                      before the applicable vote is to take place.''; 
                      and
            (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``a Federal employee'' 
        and inserting ``an employee''.

    (b) Decisions of Commissions.--Section 15302 of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or alternate State 
        members, including designees'' after ``State members''; and
            (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    ``(c) Quorums.--

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            ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Subject to 
        paragraph (2), a Commission shall determine what constitutes a 
        quorum for meetings of the Commission.
            ``(2) Requirements.--Any quorum for meetings of a Commission 
        shall include--
                    ``(A) the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate 
                Federal Cochairperson; and
                    ``(B) a majority of State members or alternate State 
                members, including designees (exclusive of members 
                representing States delinquent under section 
                15304(c)(3)(C)).''.

    (c) Administrative Powers and Expenses of Commissions.--Section 
15304(a) of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, which may be done 
        without a requirement for the Commission to reimburse the agency 
        or local government'' after ``status'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs 
        (9) and (10), respectively;
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
            ``(8) collect fees for services provided and retain and 
        expend such fees;''; and
            (4) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``maintain a government relations office in the District of 
        Columbia and''.

    (d) Meetings of Commissions.--Section 15305(b) of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``with the Federal Cochairperson'' 
and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the 
following: ``with--
            ``(1) the Federal Cochairperson; and
            ``(2) at least a majority of the State members or alternate 
        State members (including designees) present in-person or via 
        electronic means.''.

    (e) Annual Reports.--Section 15308(a) of title 40, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''.
SEC. 2243. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMONG FEDERAL AGENCIES.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 153 of subtitle V of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating section 15308 as section 15309; and
            (2) by inserting after section 15307 the following:
``Sec. 15308. <<NOTE: 40 USC 15308.>> Transfer of funds among 
                    Federal agencies

    ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), for purposes of this 
subtitle, each Commission may transfer funds to and accept transfers of 
funds from other Federal agencies.
    ``(b) Transfer of Funds to Other Federal Agencies.--Funds made 
available to a Commission may be transferred to other Federal agencies 
if the funds are used consistently with the purposes for which the funds 
were specifically authorized and appropriated.
    ``(c) Transfer of Funds From Other Federal Agencies.--Funds may be 
transferred to any Commission under this section if--
            ``(1) the statutory authority for the funds provided by the 
        Federal agency does not expressly prohibit use of funds for 
        authorities being carried out by a Commission; and
            ``(2) the Federal agency that provides the funds determines 
        that the activities for which the funds are to be used are

[[Page 138 STAT. 3204]]

        otherwise eligible for funding under such a statutory 
        authority.''.

    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 153 of subtitle V 
of title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 15301.>> is 
amended by striking the item relating to section 15308 and inserting the 
following:

``15308. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies.
``15309. Annual reports.''.

SEC. 2244. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 155 of subtitle V of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 15507. <<NOTE: 40 USC 15507.>> Payment of non-Federal share 
                    for certain Federal grant programs

    ``Amounts made available to carry out this subtitle shall be 
available for the payment of the non-Federal share for any project 
carried out under another Federal grant program--
            ``(1) for which a Commission is not the sole or primary 
        funding source; and
            ``(2) that is consistent with the authorities of the 
        applicable Commission.''.

    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 155 of subtitle V 
of title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 15501.>> is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``15507. Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal grant 
           programs.''.

SEC. 2245. NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA.

    Section 15733 of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``Lincoln,'' after 
        ``Knox,'';
            (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``Merrimack,'' after 
        ``Grafton,''; and
            (3) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) by inserting ``Schoharie,'' after 
                ``Schenectady,''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``Wyoming,'' after ``Wayne,''.
SEC. 2246. SOUTHWEST BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA.

    Section 15732 of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) by inserting ``Bernalillo,'' before ``Catron,'';
                    (B) by inserting ``Cibola, Curry, De Baca,'' after 
                ``Chaves,'';
                    (C) by inserting ``Guadalupe,'' after ``Grant,'';
                    (D) by inserting ``Lea,'' after ``Hidalgo,'';
                    (E) by inserting ``Roosevelt,'' after ``Otero,''; 
                and
                    (F) by striking ``and Socorro'' and inserting 
                ``Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia''; and
            (2) in paragraph (4)--
                    (A) by inserting ``Guadalupe,'' after 
                ``Glasscock,''; and
                    (B) by striking ``Tom Green Upton,'' and inserting 
                ``Tom Green, Upton,''.
SEC. 2247. GREAT LAKES AUTHORITY AREA.

    Section 15734 of title 40, United States Code, is amended, in the 
matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the counties which 
contain, in part or in whole, the'' after ``consist of''.

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SEC. 2248. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

   ``CHAPTER 159-- <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 15901.>> ADDITIONAL REGIONAL 
COMMISSION PROGRAMS

``Sec.
``15901. State capacity building grant program.
``15902. Demonstration health projects.

``Sec. 15901. <<NOTE: 40 USC 15901.>> State capacity building 
                    grant program

    ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Commission state.--The term `Commission State' means a 
        State that contains 1 or more eligible counties.
            ``(2) Eligible county.--The term `eligible county' means a 
        county described in subchapter II of chapter 157.
            ``(3) Program.--The term `program' means a State capacity 
        building grant program established by a Commission under 
        subsection (b).

    ``(b) Establishment.--Each Commission shall establish a State 
capacity building grant program to provide grants to Commission States 
in the area served by the Commission for the purposes described in 
subsection (c).
    ``(c) Purposes.--The purposes of a program are to support the 
efforts of the Commission--
            ``(1) to better support business retention and expansion in 
        eligible counties;
            ``(2) to create programs to encourage job creation and 
        workforce development in eligible counties, including projects 
        and activities, in coordination with other relevant Federal 
        agencies, to strengthen the water sector workforce and 
        facilitate the sharing of best practices;
            ``(3) to partner with universities in distressed counties 
        (as designated under section 15702(a)(1))--
                    ``(A) to strengthen the capacity in eligible 
                counties to train new professionals in fields for which 
                there is a shortage of workers;
                    ``(B) to increase local capacity in eligible 
                counties for project management, project execution, and 
                financial management; and
                    ``(C) to leverage funding sources for eligible 
                counties;
            ``(4) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for 
        eligible counties;
            ``(5) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible 
        counties;
            ``(6) to provide technical assistance that results in 
        Commission investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and 
        other critical infrastructure;
            ``(7) to promote workforce development in eligible counties 
        to support resilient infrastructure projects;
            ``(8) to develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness 
        of local development districts in eligible counties; and
            ``(9) to implement new or innovative economic development 
        practices that will better position eligible counties to compete 
        in the global economy.

    ``(d) Use of Funds.--

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            ``(1) In general.--Funds from a grant under a program may be 
        used to support a project, program, or related expense of the 
        Commission State in an eligible county.
            ``(2) Limitation.--Funds from a grant under a program shall 
        not be used for--
                    ``(A) the purchase of furniture, fixtures, or 
                equipment;
                    ``(B) the compensation of--
                          ``(i) any State member of the Commission (as 
                      described in section 15301(b)(1)(B)); or
                          ``(ii) any State alternate member of the 
                      Commission (as described in section 
                      15301(b)(2)(B)); or
                    ``(C) the cost of supplanting existing State 
                programs.

    ``(e) Annual Work Plan.--
            ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, before providing a 
        grant under a program, each Commission State shall provide to 
        the Commission an annual work plan that includes the proposed 
        use of the grant.
            ``(2) Approval.--No grant under a program shall be provided 
        to a Commission State unless the Commission has approved the 
        annual work plan of the State.

    ``(f) Amount of Grant.--
            ``(1) In general.--The amount of a grant provided to a 
        Commission State under a program for a fiscal year shall be 
        based on the proportion that--
                    ``(A) the amount paid by the Commission State 
                (including any amounts paid on behalf of the Commission 
                State by a nonprofit organization) for administrative 
                expenses for the applicable fiscal year (as determined 
                under section 15304(c)); bears to
                    ``(B) the amount paid by all Commission States 
                served by the Commission (including any amounts paid on 
                behalf of a Commission State by a nonprofit 
                organization) for administrative expenses for that 
                fiscal year (as determined under that section).
            ``(2) Requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
        a program for a fiscal year, a Commission State (or a nonprofit 
        organization on behalf of the Commission State) shall pay the 
        amount of administrative expenses of the Commission State for 
        the applicable fiscal year (as determined under section 
        15304(c)).
            ``(3) Approval.--For each fiscal year, a grant provided 
        under a program shall be approved and made available as part of 
        the approval of the annual budget of the Commission.

    ``(g) Grant Availability.--Funds from a grant under a program shall 
be available only during the fiscal year for which the grant is 
provided.
    ``(h) <<NOTE: Public information.>> Report.--Each fiscal year, each 
Commission State shall submit to the relevant Commission and make 
publicly available a report that describes the use of the grant funds 
and the impact of the program in the Commission State.

    ``(i) Continuation of Program Authority for Northern Border Regional 
Commission.--With respect to the Northern Border Regional Commission, 
the program shall be a continuation of the program under section 6304(c) 
of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public 
Law 115-334) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of 
this section).

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``Sec. 15902. <<NOTE: Grants. 40 USC 15902.>> Demonstration health 
                    projects

    ``(a) Purpose.--To demonstrate the value of adequate health 
facilities and services to the economic development of the region, a 
Commission may make grants for the planning, construction, equipment, 
and operation of demonstration health, nutrition, and child care 
projects to serve distressed areas (referred to in this section as a 
`demonstration health project'), including hospitals, regional health 
diagnostic and treatment centers, and other facilities and services 
necessary for the purposes of this section.
    ``(b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant 
under this section is--
            ``(1) an entity described in section 15501(a);
            ``(2) an institution of higher education (as defined in 
        section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
        1001(a)));
            ``(3) a hospital (as defined in section 1861 of the Social 
        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)); or
            ``(4) a critical access hospital (as defined in that 
        section).

    ``(c) Planning Grants.--
            ``(1) In general.--A Commission may make grants for planning 
        expenses necessary for the development and operation of 
        demonstration health projects for the region served by the 
        Commission.
            ``(2) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum 
        Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that 
        receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance 
        with section 15501(d).
            ``(3) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1) 
        may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry 
        out this section or in combination with amounts provided under 
        other Federal grant programs.
            ``(4) Federal share for grants under other federal grant 
        programs.--Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the 
        Federal share in other Federal grant programs, amounts made 
        available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase 
        the Federal share of another Federal grant up to the maximum 
        contribution described in paragraph (2).

    ``(d) Construction and Equipment Grants.--
            ``(1) In general.--A grant under this section for 
        construction or equipment of a demonstration health project may 
        be used for--
                    ``(A) costs of construction;
                    ``(B) the acquisition of privately owned 
                facilities--
                          ``(i) not operated for profit; or
                          ``(ii) previously operated for profit if the 
                      Commission finds that health services would not 
                      otherwise be provided in the area served by the 
                      facility if the acquisition is not made; and
                    ``(C) the acquisition of initial equipment.
            ``(2) Standards for making grants.--A grant under paragraph 
        (1)--
                    ``(A) shall be approved in accordance with section 
                15503; and
                    ``(B) shall not be incompatible with the applicable 
                provisions of title VI of the Public Health Service Act 
                (42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.), the Developmental Disabilities 
                Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 
                15001 et seq.), and other laws authorizing grants for 
                the construction of health-

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                related facilities, without regard to any provisions in 
                those laws relating to appropriation authorization 
                ceilings or to allotments among the States.
            ``(3) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum 
        Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that 
        receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance 
        with section 15501(d).
            ``(4) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1) 
        may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry 
        out this section or in combination with amounts provided under 
        other Federal grant programs.
            ``(5) Contribution to increased federal share for other 
        federal grants.--Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting 
        the Federal share in another Federal grant program for the 
        construction or equipment of a demonstration health project, 
        amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used 
        to increase Federal grants for component facilities of a 
        demonstration health project to a maximum of 90 percent of the 
        cost of the facilities.

    ``(e) Operation Grants.--
            ``(1) In general.--A grant under this section for the 
        operation of a demonstration health project may be used for--
                    ``(A) the costs of operation of the facility; and
                    ``(B) initial operating costs, including the costs 
                of attracting, training, and retaining qualified 
                personnel.
            ``(2) Standards for making grants.--A grant for the 
        operation of a demonstration health project shall not be made 
        unless the facility funded by the grant is--
                    ``(A) publicly owned;
                    ``(B) owned by a public or private nonprofit 
                organization;
                    ``(C) a private hospital described in section 
                501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
                exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; 
                or
                    ``(D) a private hospital that provides a certain 
                amount of uncompensated care, as determined by the 
                Commission, and applies for the grant in partnership 
                with a State, local government, or Indian Tribe.
            ``(3) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum 
        Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that 
        receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance 
        with section 15501(d).
            ``(4) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1) 
        may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry 
        out this section or in combination with amounts provided under 
        other Federal grant programs for the operation of health-related 
        facilities or the provision of health and child development 
        services, including parts A and B of title IV and title XX of 
        the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 621 et seq., 
        1397 et seq.).
            ``(5) Federal share.--Notwithstanding any provision of law 
        limiting the Federal share in the other Federal programs 
        described in paragraph (4), amounts made available to carry out 
        this subsection may be used to increase the Federal share of a 
        grant under those programs up to the maximum contribution 
        described in paragraph (3).

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    ``(f) Priority Health Programs.--If a Commission elects to make 
grants under this section, the Commission shall establish specific 
regional health priorities for such grants that address--
            ``(1) addiction treatment and access to resources helping 
        individuals in recovery;
            ``(2) workforce shortages in the healthcare industry; or
            ``(3) access to services for screening and diagnosing 
        chronic health issues.''.

    (b) Repeal.--Section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public Law 115-334) is repealed.
    (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle V of 
title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 15101.>> is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to chapter 157 the following:
``159.  Additional Regional Commission Programs.................15901''.
SEC. 2249. ESTABLISHMENT OF MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COMMISSION.

    (a) Establishment.--Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.''.

    (b) Designation of Region.--
            (1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 40, 
        United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
        following:
``Sec. 15735. <<NOTE: 40 USC 15735.>> Mid-Atlantic Regional 
                    Commission.

    ``The region of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission shall include 
the following counties:
            ``(1) Delaware.--Each county in the State of Delaware.
            ``(2) Maryland.--Each county in the State of Maryland that 
        is not already served by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
            ``(3) Pennsylvania.--Each county in the Commonwealth of 
        Pennsylvania that is not already served by the Appalachian 
        Regional Commission.''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of 
        chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE: 40 
        USC prec. 15701.>> is amended by adding at the end the 
        following:

``15735. Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.''.

    (c) Application.--Section 15702(c) of title 40, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
            ``(3) Application.--Paragraph (2) shall not apply to a 
        county described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 15735.''.
SEC. 2250. ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL 
                          COMMISSION.

    (a) Establishment.--Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States Code 
(as amended by section 2249(a)), is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
            ``(6) The Southern New England Regional Commission.''.

    (b) Designation of Region.--
            (1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 40, 
        United States Code (as amended by section 2249(b)(1)), is 
        amended by adding at the end the following:

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``Sec. 15736. <<NOTE: 40 USC 15736.>> Southern New England 
                    Regional Commission

    ``The region of the Southern New England Regional Commission shall 
include the following counties:
            ``(1) Rhode island.--Each county in the State of Rhode 
        Island.
            ``(2) Connecticut.--The counties of Hartford, Middlesex, New 
        Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham in the State of 
        Connecticut.
            ``(3) Massachusetts.--Each county in the Commonwealth of 
        Massachusetts.''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of 
        chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code (as amended by 
        section 2249(b)(2)), <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 15701.>> is amended by 
        adding at the end the following:

``15736. Southern New England Regional Commission.''.

    (c) Application.--Section 15702(c)(3) of title 40, United States 
Code (as amended by section 2249(c)), is amended--
            (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
        or'';
            (2) by striking ``to a county'' and inserting the following: 
        ``to--
                    ``(A) a county''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) the Southern New England Regional 
                Commission.''.
SEC. 2251. DENALI COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Reauthorization.--Section 312(a) of the 
Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105-277) 
is amended by striking ``$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 
through 2021'' and inserting ``$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 
through 2029''.

    (b) Powers of the Commission.--Section 305 of the Denali Commission 
Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105-277) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by inserting 
        ``enter into leases (including the lease of office space for any 
        term),'' after ``award grants,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(e) Use of Funds Toward Non-Federal Share of Certain Projects.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding payment of a non-
Federal share in connection with a grant-in-aid program, the Commission 
may use amounts made available to the Commission for the payment of such 
a non-Federal share for programs undertaken to carry out the purposes of 
the Commission.''.
    (c) Special Functions of the Commission.--Section 307 of the Denali 
Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public Law 105-277) is 
amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (a);
            (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as 
        subsections (a) through (d), respectively; and
            (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``, 
        including interagency transfers,'' after ``payments''.

    (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 309(c)(1) of the Denali 
Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public Law 105-277) is 
amended by inserting ``of Transportation'' after ``Secretary''.

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SEC. <<NOTE: 42 USC 3121 note.>> 2252. DENALI HOUSING FUND.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
                    (A) a nonprofit organization;
                    (B) a limited dividend organization;
                    (C) a cooperative organization;
                    (D) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the 
                Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 
                (25 U.S.C. 5304)); and
                    (E) a public entity, such as a municipality, county, 
                district, authority, or other political subdivision of a 
                State.
            (2) Federal cochair.--The term ``Federal Cochair'' means the 
        Federal Cochairperson of the Denali Commission.
            (3) Fund.--The term ``Fund'' means the Denali Housing Fund 
        established under subsection (b)(1).
            (4) Low-income.--The term ``low-income'', with respect to a 
        household means that the household income is less than 150 
        percent of the Federal poverty level for the State of Alaska.
            (5) Moderate-income.--The term ``moderate-income'', with 
        respect to a household, means that the household income is less 
        than 250 percent of the Federal poverty level for the State of 
        Alaska.
            (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of Agriculture.

    (b) Denali Housing Fund.--
            (1) Establishment.--There shall be established in the 
        Treasury of the United States the Denali Housing Fund, to be 
        administered by the Federal Cochair.
            (2) Source and use of amounts in fund.--
                    (A) In general.--Amounts allocated to the Federal 
                Cochair for the purpose of carrying out this section 
                shall be deposited in the Fund.
                    (B) Uses.--The Federal Cochair shall use the Fund as 
                a revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this 
                section.
                    (C) Investment.--The Federal Cochair may invest 
                amounts in the Fund that are not necessary for 
                operational expenses in bonds or other obligations, the 
                principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the 
                Federal Government.
                    (D) General expenses.--The Federal Cochair may 
                charge the general expenses of carrying out this section 
                to the Fund.
            (3) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of 
        appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the 
        Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

    (c) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
            (1) to encourage and facilitate the construction or 
        rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of low-income 
        households and moderate-income households; and
            (2) to provide housing for public employees.

    (d) Loans and Grants.--
            (1) In general.--The Federal Cochair may provide grants and 
        loans from the Fund to eligible entities under such terms and 
        conditions the Federal Cochair may prescribe.
            (2) Purpose.--The purpose of a grant or loan under paragraph 
        (1) shall be for planning and obtaining federally insured 
        mortgage financing or other financial assistance for housing

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        construction or rehabilitation projects for low-income and 
        moderate-income households in rural Alaska villages.

    (e) <<NOTE: Alaska.>> Providing Amounts to States for Grants and 
Loans.--The Federal Cochair may provide amounts to the State of Alaska, 
or political subdivisions thereof, for making the grants and loans 
described in subsection (d).

    (f) Loans.--
            (1) Limitation on available amounts.--A loan under 
        subsection (d) for the cost of planning and obtaining financing 
        (including the cost of preliminary surveys and analyses of 
        market needs, preliminary site engineering and architectural 
        fees, site options, application and mortgage commitment fees, 
        legal fees, and construction loan fees and discounts) of a 
        project described in that subsection may be for not more than 90 
        percent of that cost.
            (2) Interest.--A loan under subsection (d) shall be made 
        without interest, except that a loan made to an eligible entity 
        established for profit shall bear interest at the prevailing 
        market rate authorized for an insured or guaranteed loan for 
        that type of project.
            (3) Payment.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal Cochair shall require 
                payment of a loan made under this section under terms 
                and conditions the Secretary may require by not later 
                than the date of completion of the project.
                    (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Cancellation.--For a 
                loan other than a loan to an eligible entity established 
                for profit, the Secretary may cancel any part of the 
                debt with respect to a loan made under subsection (d) if 
                the Secretary determines that a permanent loan to 
                finance the project cannot be obtained in an amount 
                adequate for repayment of a loan made under subsection 
                (d).

    (g) Grants.--
            (1) In general.--A grant under this section for expenses 
        incidental to planning and obtaining financing for a project 
        described in this section that the Federal Cochair considers 
        unrecoverable from the proceeds of a permanent loan made to 
        finance the project--
                    (A) may not be made to an eligible entity 
                established for profit; and
                    (B) may not exceed 90 percent of those expenses.
            (2) Site development costs and offsite improvements.--
                    (A) In general.--The Federal Cochair may make grants 
                and commitments for grants under terms and conditions 
                the Federal Cochair may require to eligible entities for 
                reasonable site development costs and necessary offsite 
                improvements, such as sewer and water line extensions, 
                if the grant or commitment--
                          (i) is essential to ensuring that housing is 
                      constructed on the site in the future; and
                          (ii) otherwise meets the requirements for 
                      assistance under this section.
                    (B) Maximum amounts.--The amount of a grant under 
                this paragraph may not--
                          (i) with respect to the construction of 
                      housing, exceed 40 percent of the cost of the 
                      construction; and

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                          (ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> with respect to 
                      the rehabilitation of housing, exceed 10 percent 
                      of the reasonable value of the rehabilitation, as 
                      determined by the Federal Cochair.

    (h) <<NOTE: Alaska.>> Information, Advice, and Technical 
Assistance.--The Federal Cochair may provide, or contract with public or 
private organizations to provide, information, advice, and technical 
assistance with respect to the construction, rehabilitation, and 
operation by nonprofit organizations of housing for low-income or 
moderate-income households, or for public employees, in rural Alaska 
villages under this section.
SEC. 2253. DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
Section 382M(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 
U.S.C. 2009aa-12(a)) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029''.

    (b) Termination of Authority.--Section 382N of the Consolidated Farm 
and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-13) is repealed.
    (c) Fees.--Section 382B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(e)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(11) collect fees for the Delta Doctors program of the 
        Authority and retain and expend those fees.''.

    (d) Succession.--Section 382B(h)(5)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and 
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(h)(5)(B)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and
            (3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following:
                          ``(iii) assuming the duties of the Federal 
                      cochairperson and the alternate Federal 
                      cochairperson for purposes of continuation of 
                      normal operations in the event that both positions 
                      are vacant; and''.

    (e) Indian Tribes.--Section 382C(a) of the Consolidated Farm and 
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-2(a)) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``, 
        Indian Tribes,'' after ``States''; and
            (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, Tribal,'' after 
        ``State''.

    (f) Clarification.--Section 4(2)(D) of the Delta Development Act (42 
U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100-460) is amended by inserting ``Sabine, 
Vernon, Terrebonne,'' after ``Webster,''.
SEC. 2254. NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY 
                          REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
Section 383N(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 
U.S.C. 2009bb-12(a)) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2008 through 2018'' and inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029''.

    (b) <<NOTE: Repeal.>> Termination of Authority.--Section 383O of the 
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb-13) is 
repealed.

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                   TITLE III--PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORMS

SEC. 2301. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT 
                          OF 2016.

    (a) Purposes.--Section 2 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act 
of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(11) implementing innovative methods for the sale, 
        redevelopment, consolidation, or lease of Federal buildings and 
        facilities, including the use of no cost, nonappropriated 
        contracts for expert real estate services to obtain the highest 
        and best value for the taxpayer.''.

    (b) Definitions.--Section 3(5)(B)(viii) of the Federal Assets Sale 
and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
amended by inserting ``, other than office buildings and warehouses,'' 
after ``Properties''.
    (c) Board.--Section 4(c)(3) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following:
                    ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the 
                term''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--
                Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the term of a member 
                of the Board shall continue beyond 6 years until such 
                time as the President appoints a replacement member of 
                the Board.''.

    (d) Board Meetings.--Section 5(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and 
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
amended by striking ``Five Board members'' and inserting ``4 Board 
members''.
    (e) Executive Director.--Section 7 of the Federal Assets Sale and 
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Return to Civil Service.--An Executive Director selected from 
the civil service (as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States 
Code) shall be entitled to return to the civil service (as so defined) 
after service to the Board ends if the service of the Executive Director 
to the Board ends for reasons other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or 
malfeasance.''.
    (f) Staff.--Section 8 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 
2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``and the Director of OMB''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``for a period of not less than 1 
                year'' before ``to assist the Board'';
            (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
            (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

    ``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Hiring of Term Employees.--The 
Executive Director, with approval of the Board, may use the Office of 
Personnel Management to hire employees for terms not to exceed 2 years 
pursuant to

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the Office of Personnel Management guidance for nonstatus appointments 
in the competitive service.''.

    (g) Termination.--Section 10 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended by 
striking ``6 years after the date on which the Board members are 
appointed pursuant to section 4'' and inserting ``on December 31, 
2026''.
    (h) Development of Recommendations to Board.--Section 11 of the 
Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; 
Public Law 114-287) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``the Administrator and the Director of OMB'' 
                and inserting ``the Administrator, the Director of OMB, 
                and the Board'';
                    (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``and square'' and inserting 
                      ``number of Federal employees physically reporting 
                      to the respective property each work day, 
                      square''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``, amount of acreage 
                      associated with the respective property, and 
                      whether the respective property is on a campus or 
                      larger facility'' before the period at the end; 
                      and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Consolidation plans.--Any Federal agency plans to 
        consolidate, reconfigure, or otherwise reduce the use of owned 
        and leased Federal civilian real property of the Federal 
        agency.'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(3)(J), by inserting ``, including 
        access by members of federally recognized Indian Tribes,'' after 
        ``public access''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(e) Disclosure of Information.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> In general.--Except as provided 
        in paragraph (2), the Board may not publicly disclose any 
        information received under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection 
        (a) until the Board, the Administrator, and the Director of OMB 
        enter into an agreement describing what information is ready to 
        be publicly disclosed.
            ``(2) Application.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any 
        disclosure of information to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation 
        and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.''.

    (i) Board Duties.--Section 12 of the Federal Assets Sale and 
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
amended--
            (1) <<NOTE: Notification.>> in subsection (b)(2), by 
        striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``In 
        the case of a failure by a Federal agency to comply with a 
        request of the Board, the Board shall notify the committees 
        listed in section 5(c), the relevant congressional committees of 
        jurisdiction for the Federal agency, and the inspector general 
        of the Federal agency of that failure.'';
            (2) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, Tribal,'' 
                after ``State''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, Tribal,'' 
                after ``State'';

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            (3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (i) as 
        subsections (e) through (j), respectively;
            (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    ``(d) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> Preparation of Properties for Disposal.--
At the request of, and in coordination with, the Board, a Federal agency 
may undertake any analyses and due diligence as necessary, to supplement 
the independent analysis of the Board under subsection (c), to prepare a 
property for disposition so that the property may be included in the 
recommendations of the Board under subsection (h), including completion 
of the requirements of section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, 
for historic preservation and identification of the likely highest and 
best use of the property subsequent to disposition.'';
            (5) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' 
                      at the end;
                          (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 
                      subparagraph (C); and
                          (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the 
                      following:
                    ``(B) the process to be followed by Federal agencies 
                to carry out the actions described in subparagraph (A), 
                including the use of no cost, nonappropriated contracts 
                for expert real estate services and other innovative 
                methods, to obtain the highest and best value for the 
                taxpayer; and''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the 
                following:
                    ``(C) <<NOTE: Time period. Reports.>> Third round.--
                During the period beginning on the day after the 
                transmittal of the second report and ending on the day 
                before the date on which the Board terminates under 
                section 10, the Board shall transmit to the Director of 
                OMB a third report required under paragraph (1).''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) <<NOTE: Time period. Recommenda- tions.>> Community 
        notification.--45 days before the date on which the Board 
        transmits the third report required under paragraph (1), the 
        Board shall notify--
                    ``(A) any State or local government of any findings, 
                conclusions, or recommendations contained in that report 
                that relate to a Federal civilian real property located 
                in the State or locality, as applicable; and
                    ``(B) any federally recognized Indian Tribe of any 
                findings, conclusions, or recommendations contained in 
                that report that relate to a Federal civilian real 
                property that--
                          ``(i) is in close geographic proximity to a 
                      property described in section 3(5)(B)(v); or
                          ``(ii) relates to a Federal civilian real 
                      property that is known to be accessed at regular 
                      frequency by members of the federally recognized 
                      Indian Tribe for other reasons.''; and
            (6) by adding at the end the following:

    ``(k) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Report to Congress.--The Board 
shall periodically submit to the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report containing any 
recommendations on consolidations, exchanges, sales, lease reductions,

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and redevelopments that are not included in the transmissions submitted 
under subsection (h), or approved by the Director of OMB under section 
13, but that the majority of the Board concludes meets the goals of this 
Act.''.

    (j) Review by OMB.--Section 13 of the Federal Assets Sale and 
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (b) and 
        (g)'' and inserting ``subsections (b) and (h)''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)(4)--
                    (A) by inserting ``, in whole or in part,'' before 
                ``received under paragraph (3)''; and
                    (B) by striking ``revised'' the second place it 
                appears.

    (k) Agency Retention of Records.--Section 20 of the Federal Assets 
Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) 
is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Effective Date.--The provisions of 
this section, including the amendments made by this section, shall take 
effect on the date on which the Board transmits the second report under 
section 12(h)(2)(B) and shall apply to proceeds from--
            ``(1) transactions contained in that report; and
            ``(2) any transactions conducted after the date on which the 
        Board terminates under section 10.''.

    (l) Federal Real Property Database.--Section 21(b) of the Federal 
Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 
114-287) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(9)(A) Whether the Federal real property is on a campus or 
        similar facility; and
            ``(B) if applicable, identification of the campus or 
        facility and related details, including total acreage of the 
        campus or facility.''.

    (m) Access to Federal Real Property Council Meetings and Reports.--
            (1) In general.--The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 
        2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended by 
        adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 26. ACCESS TO FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND 
                      REPORTS.

    ``(a) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> In General.--The Federal Real Property 
Council established by subsection (a) of section 623 of title 40, United 
States Code, shall ensure that the Board has access to any meetings of 
the Federal Real Property Council and any reports required under that 
section, subject to the condition that the Board enters into a 
memorandum of understanding relating to public disclosure with the 
Administrator and the Federal Real Property Council before the Board has 
access to those meetings and reports.

    ``(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Notification.--The Board 
shall notify the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives if the Administrator and the Federal Real Property 
Council described in subsection (a) have not entered into a memorandum 
of understanding pursuant to that subsection by the date that is 60 days 
after the date of enactment of this section, and every

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60 days thereafter until the memorandum of understanding is entered 
into.''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section 
        1(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (Public 
        Law 114-287; 130 Stat. 1463) is amended by inserting after the 
        item relating to section 25 the following:

``Sec. 26. Access to Federal Real Property Council meetings and 
           reports.''.

    (n) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 3(9) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act 
        of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended by 
        striking ``section 12(e)'' and inserting ``section 12(f)''.
            (2) Section 14(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Assets Sale and 
        Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) 
        is amended by striking ``section 12(g)'' and inserting ``section 
        12(h)''.

    (o) Technical Amendments.--
            (1) Section 16(b)(1) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 
        Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is 
        amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``of General 
        Services''.
            (2) Section 21(a) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 
        Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended 
        by striking ``of General Services''.
            (3) Section 24 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act 
        of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended, in 
        each of subsections (a), (b), and (c), by striking ``of General 
        Services''.
            (4) Section 25(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer 
        Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended 
        by striking ``of General Services''.
SEC. 2302. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 40 USC 584 note.>> UTILIZING SPACE 
                          EFFICIENTLY AND IMPROVING TECHNOLOGIES 
                          ACT.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Actual utilization rate.--The term ``actual utilization 
        rate'' means the total usable square footage of a public 
        building or federally-leased space divided by the occupancy.
            (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the 
        Administrator of General Services.
            (3) Building utilization.--The term ``building utilization'' 
        means the percentage of utilization generated by comparing the 
        actual utilization rate with the capacity based on a utilization 
        benchmark of 150 useable square feet per person.
            (4) Capacity.--The term ``capacity'' means the total usable 
        square footage of a public building or federally-leased space 
        divided by a utilization benchmark.
            (5) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of 
        the Office of Management and Budget.
            (6) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' means an 
        executive department covered by the Chief Financial Officers Act 
        of 1990 (Public Law 101-576; 104 Stat. 2838).
            (7) Occupancy.--The term ``occupancy'' means the average 
        number of employees actually performing duties in person in a 
        public building or federally-leased space at least 40 hours per 
        week over a 2-month period.

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            (8) Public building.--The term ``public building'' has the 
        meaning given the term in section 3301(a) of title 40, United 
        States Code.

    (b) Identification and Deployment of Building Usage Technology.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with 
        the Director, shall establish standard methodologies and 
        identify technologies available for measuring occupancy in 
        public buildings and federally-leased space.
            (2) <<NOTE: Data.>> Measurement of utilization.--Not later 
        than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads 
        of Federal agencies shall work with the Administrator to 
        identify, deploy, and use Personal Identity Verification badge 
        swipe data isolating only the first credential use of the day 
        for each cardholder and other technologies that the 
        Administrator determines to be appropriate, such as sensors, in 
        public buildings and federally-leased space where the Federal 
        agency occupies space to measure the occupancy of public 
        buildings and federally-leased space.
            (3) Protection of personally identifiable information.--In 
        carrying out paragraph (2), the Administrator shall ensure any 
        sensors used for the purposes of determining occupancy are 
        designed to protect of all personally identifiable information.

    (c) Reporting on Usage of Real Property.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than 1 
        year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually 
        thereafter, the heads of Federal agencies shall submit to the 
        Director, the Administrator, the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committees 
        on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate 
        a report on--
                    (A) the occupancy and the actual utilization rates 
                of space in public buildings and federally-leased space 
                occupied by the respective agency of the Federal agency 
                head broken down by building and lease;
                    (B) the methodology used for determining occupancy, 
                including the period of time and other parameters used 
                to determine occupancy on a regular basis;
                    (C) the utilization percentage of each public 
                building and federally-leased space by the respective 
                agency of the Federal agency head, comparing the 
                capacity to the actual utilization rate based on a 
                utilization benchmark of 150 usable square feet per 
                person; and
                    (D) <<NOTE: Costs.>> any costs associated with 
                capacity that exceeds occupancy with respect to the 
                respective agency of the Federal agency head.
            (2) Publishing requirement.--
                    (A) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>> In 
                general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the 
                heads of Federal agencies shall make each report 
                required under paragraph (1) available on a publicly 
                accessible website of the General Services 
                Administration.
                    (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exception.--The 
                publishing requirements of subparagraph (A) shall not 
                apply if the head of the respective Federal agency makes 
                a determination that making

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                the report required under paragraph (1) available on a 
                publicly accessible website would be detrimental to 
                national security.

    (d) Reducing Unneeded Space.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time periods.>> Target utilization 
        metrics.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
        this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director, in consultation 
        with the Administrator, shall ensure building utilization in 
        each public building and federally-leased space is not less than 
        60 percent on average over each 1-year period.
            (2) <<NOTE: Notifications.>> Actions.--In the event that 
        building utilization is below 60 percent on average over a 1-
        year period described in paragraph (1) for any particular public 
        building or federally-leased space, the Administrator shall--
                    (A) provide notice to the tenant agency informing 
                the agency of the excess in capacity along with 
                associated costs of such excess; and
                    (B) notify the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the 
                Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, 
                and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of 
                Representatives and the Senate of the excess capacity 
                and associated costs.
            (3) Subsequent failure.--If the tenant agency fails to meet 
        the 60 percent target under paragraph (1) in the reporting 
        period subsequent to the reporting period under paragraph (2), 
        the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Director, take 
        steps to reduce the space of the tenant agency, including 
        consolidating the tenant agency with another agency, selling or 
        disposing of excess capacity space, and adjusting space 
        requirements, as appropriate, for any replacement space.
            (4) Prioritization.--The Administrator, in coordination with 
        the Director, shall prioritize to the maximum extent practicable 
        capital investments in public buildings where Federal agencies 
        meet or exceed building utilization metrics, except that 
        prioritization may be given to projects that will result in 
        building utilization of 60 percent or more.
            (5) Exceptions.--
                    (A) In general.--The Director may provide exceptions 
                to building utilization metrics based on the amount of 
                non-standard office space a Federal agency demonstrates 
                is required to meet the mission of the agency, including 
                warehouse space, laboratories critical to the mission of 
                the agency, and public customer-facing spaces driven by 
                agency missions.
                    (B) Reporting.--The Administrator shall submit to 
                the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
                the House of Representatives, the Committee on 
                Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the 
                Committees on Appropriations of the House of 
                Representatives and the Senate a report on any 
                exceptions granted under subparagraph (A), including the 
                justification for the exception.

    (e) Headquarters Buildings.--
            (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Plan.>> Headquarters consolidations.--
        Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, 
        the Director, in consultation with the Administrator, shall 
        submit to the Committee

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        on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works 
        of the Senate, and the Comptroller General of the United States 
        a plan to consolidate department and agency headquarters 
        buildings in the National Capital Region that will result in 
        building utilizations of 60 percent or greater.
            (2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall 
        include details on the following:
                    (A) Which departments and agencies will collocate 
                and consolidate and into which buildings and associated 
                details before and after plan implementation related to 
                building utilization, building capacities, and actual 
                utilization.
                    (B) Details on the strategies for the sale or 
                disposal of buildings that will no longer be needed for 
                Federal use.
                    (C) A detailed breakdown of any costs associated 
                with the proposed consolidations and collocations.
                    (D) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> An estimate of future 
                savings as a result of space reductions and 
                consolidations, including costs associated with energy 
                savings and building operations.
            (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation.--Not later than 1 
        year after the submission of the plan under paragraph (1), the 
        Administrator and Director shall begin implementing the plan.

    (f) Federal Use It or Lose It Leases Act.--
            (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) Federal tenant.--
                          (i) In general.--The term ``Federal tenant'' 
                      means a Federal agency that has an occupancy 
                      agreement with the Administrator to occupy a 
                      commercial lease for office space secured by the 
                      Administrator on behalf of the Federal Government.
                          (ii) Exclusion.--The term ``Federal tenant'' 
                      does not include an element of the intelligence 
                      community.
                    (B) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence 
                community'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 
                of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
            (2) Reporting of space utilization and occupancy data for 
        office space.-- <<NOTE: Contracts.>> An occupancy agreement 
        between the Administrator and a Federal tenant for office space 
        shall--
                    (A) include language that requires the Federal 
                tenant to submit to the Administrator an annual report 
                for the duration of the agreement containing data on--
                          (i) monthly total occupancy of such office 
                      space;
                          (ii) the actual utilization of such office 
                      space;
                          (iii) monthly space utilization rates; and
                          (iv) any other office space utilization data 
                      considered important by the Administrator; and
                    (B) <<NOTE: Procedures. Time periods.>> include 
                language that requires the Federal tenant to have 
                written procedures in place governing the return of 
                office space to the Administrator if the occupancy of 
                the Federal tenant falls below a 60 percent space 
                utilization rate for 6 months within any 1-year period, 
                beginning on the date on which the agreement takes 
                effect.
            (3) Requirements for federal agencies with independent 
        leasing authorities.-- <<NOTE: Reports.>> The head of any agency 
        with independent leasing authorities with leases for office 
        space

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        shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on 
        Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and each 
        congressional committee of jurisdiction of the applicable 
        independent leasing authority an annual report for the duration 
        of the agreement containing data on--
                    (A) monthly total occupancy of the office space;
                    (B) the actual utilization of the office space;
                    (C) monthly space utilization rates; and
                    (D) any other office space utilization data 
                considered important for collection by Congress.
            (4) Exceptions to reporting and occupancy agreement 
        requirements.--This subsection shall not apply to properties 
        used by an element of the intelligence community.
            (5) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period.>> Applicability.--
        The requirements of this subsection shall apply to any occupancy 
        or novation agreement entered into on or after the date that is 
        180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

    (g) <<NOTE: Costs.>> GAO Report.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
        States shall submit to Congress a report on the cost to each 
        Federal agency of measuring the occupancy and actual utilization 
        rates of space in public buildings and federally-leased space to 
        prepare the reports required under subsection (d).
            (2) Requirements.--The Comptroller General of the United 
        States shall include in the report required under paragraph (1) 
        the cost of deploying sensors and technologies pursuant to 
        subsection (c) but shall exclude any such technologies that were 
        in place before the date of enactment of this Act.

    (h) Investigation of Underutilized Space.--
            (1) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the 
        submission of each report under subsection (d), the head of each 
        Federal agency shall submit to the inspector general of each 
        respective agency a report detailing any public building or 
        federally-leased space with a capacity of 500 or more employees 
        under the jurisdiction of the agency that has a utilization rate 
        below 20 percent during the reporting period that is not a 
        vacant office building.
            (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Inspector general 
        investigation.--On receipt of a report under paragraph (1), the 
        inspector general of the relevant Federal agency shall conduct 
        an investigation to determine whether there is any evidence of 
        fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement with respect to the use of 
        the public building or federally-leased space identified in the 
        report.
SEC. 2303. IMPACT OF CRIME ON PUBLIC BUILDING USAGE ACT.

    (a) Report on Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage.--
Not <<NOTE: Review.>> later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a 
review and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives a report outlining--
            (1) <<NOTE: Drugs and drug abuse.>> the effects of increased 
        crime rates and safety concerns, including the use of fentanyl 
        and other illicit drugs and substances, in areas surrounding 
        Federal buildings on building usage for in-person work at 
        Federal buildings;

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            (2) how usage of different commuting modes of transportation 
        to Federal buildings are affected by increased crime rates;
            (3) the effects of low office utilization rates on safety 
        around Federal buildings;
            (4) any agency exceptions given to the policy set forth in 
        the memorandum of the Office of Management and Budget entitled 
        ``Measuring, Monitoring, and Improving Organizational Health and 
        Organizational Performance in the Context of Evolving Agency 
        Work Environments'' and issued on April 13, 2023, due to unsafe 
        commuting conditions; and
            (5) <<NOTE: Costs.>> any costs associated with safety issues 
        impacting Federal building.

    (b) Report on Costs of Crime Around Public Buildings.--Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the inspector 
general of the General Services Administration, in coordination with 
inspectors general of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the impacts on and costs associated with 
building operations related to crime and public safety in and around 
Federal buildings.
SEC. 2304. FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION USE AND SAFETY ACT.

    (a) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Eliminating Project Escalations.--
Section 3307(c) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following: ``The Administrator shall notify, in writing, the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate of any increase of more than 5 percent of an estimated maximum 
cost or of any increase or decrease in the scope or size of a project of 
5 or more percent. Such notification shall include an explanation 
regarding any such increase or decrease. <<NOTE: Prospectus.>> The scope 
or size of a project shall not increase or decrease by more than 10 
percent unless an amended prospectus is submitted and approved pursuant 
to this section.''

    (b) Public Safety at Federal Buildings.--
            (1) Data collection.--The Administrator of General Services 
        shall collect data from tenant Federal agencies reports of any 
        safety incidents as a result of criminal or other activity 
        impacting public safety in and around public buildings, as 
        defined in section 3301 of title 40, United States Code.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the 
        Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate a report that--
                    (A) contains the data collected under paragraph (1); 
                and
                    (B) describes any actions taken or planned, if 
                necessary, to improve building management and operations 
                to address such incidents.

    (c) Reducing Waste in New Projects.--Section 3307(b) of title 40, 
United States Code, is amended--

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            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting 
        ``(referred to in this section as the `Administrator')'' after 
        ``Administrator of General Services'';
            (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (3) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting a semicolon; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(9) information on any space occupied by the relevant 
        agency in the geographical area of the proposed facility, 
        including uses, utilization rates, any proposed consolidations, 
        and, if not proposed to be consolidated, a justification for 
        such determination;
            ``(10) <<NOTE: Statement.>> a statement by the Administrator 
        of whether the public building needs of the Government for the 
        proposed space to be leased were formerly met by a federally 
        owned building, including any building identified for disposal 
        or sale; and
            ``(11) details on actual utilization rates, including number 
        of personnel assigned to the facility, number of personnel 
        expected to work in-person at the facility and whether all 
        personnel identified reflect filled and authorized positions.''.

    (d) Review of Special Use Space.--
            (1) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States 
        shall review the use of special use spaces in Federal buildings, 
        including conference centers, fitness centers, and similar 
        spaces to determine levels of utilization, opportunities for 
        sharing, collocating, and other efficiencies.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
        States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
        Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
        on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report 
        containing the review under paragraph (1).

    (e) Interagency Space Coordination.--
            (1) In general.--Chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, 
        is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 3319. <<NOTE: 40 USC 3319.>> Interagency space coordination

    ``Unless a Federal agency specifically restricts the sharing of the 
information described in this section for national security purposes, 
the Administrator of General Services shall share with tenant Federal 
agencies pursuing new or replacement office space information on any 
other Federal agencies located in the same geographical area for 
purposes of determining opportunities for consolidations, collocations, 
or other space sharing to reduce the costs of space and maximize space 
utilization.''.
            (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 33 of 
        title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE: 40 USC prec. 3301.>> is 
        amended by adding at the end the following:

``3319. Interagency space coordination.''.

    (f) Notification of Milestones.--Section 3307 of title 40, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) Notification Required.--For each project approved under this 
section, the Administrator shall notify, in writing, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of any 
project milestones that are accomplished, including--

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            ``(1) the solicitation and award of design and construction 
        services;
            ``(2) the completion of any actions required for the project 
        pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
        U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
            ``(3) any ceremonies for the beginning or completion of the 
        project;
            ``(4) a naming ceremony for the project; and
            ``(5) the completion of the project.''.
SEC. 2305. <<NOTE: Reviews. Reports.>> PUBLIC BUILDINGS 
                          ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the 
Public Buildings Service and submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the 
results of that review, including--
            (1) a review of the administration and management of all 
        Public Buildings Service real estate programs and activities, 
        including--
                    (A) a review and accounting of the number of 
                employees and contract workers, including functions and 
                the sources of funding (for example building operations, 
                reimbursable work, project-specific funding) categorized 
                by region and organizational, management, and oversight 
                structure within the Public Building Service, including 
                identification of components, programs, and reporting 
                structures;
                    (B) an accounting of in-person attendance by 
                employee category and function;
                    (C) <<NOTE: Analysis. Time period.>> an analysis, 
                trends, and comparisons of staffing numbers and 
                associated costs and other administrative costs over the 
                10 years preceding the review; and
                    (D) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the 
                effectiveness of organizational structure, management, 
                and oversight in carrying out the mission of the Public 
                Buildings Service; and
            (2) a review of the building operations account of the 
        Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title 
        40, United States Code, including activities and costs 
        associated with conferences, training, and travel and 
        transportation.
SEC. 2306. <<NOTE: District of Columbia. Deadline.>> SALE OF 
                          WEBSTER SCHOOL.

    (a) Sale.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Administrator of 
General Services (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') 
shall sell the property described in subsection (b) at fair market value 
and for the highest and best use.
    (b) <<NOTE: Survey.>> Property Described.--The property referred to 
in subsection (a) is the property generally consisting of Lot 822 of 
Square 375 at 940 H Street Northwest in Washington, District of 
Columbia, including the building known as the Webster School, subject to 
a survey, as determined appropriate by the Administrator.

    (c) Treatment of Net Proceeds; Future Appropriation.--
            (1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale 
        under this section shall be deposited into an account in the 
        Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title 
        40, United States Code (referred to in this subsection as the 
        ``Fund'').

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            (2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into 
        the Fund under paragraph (1), those net proceeds may only be 
        expended pursuant to a specific future appropriation.
SEC. 2307. <<NOTE: Missouri.>> REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCE.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General 
Services, on behalf of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons of the 
Department of Justice, shall sell, by quitclaim deed, the property 
described in subsection (b) at fair market value and at highest and best 
use.

    (b) Property Described.--The property to be sold under this section 
is all property, including all buildings and improvements thereon, 
located in the State of Missouri in connection with the United States 
Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, and administered by the United States 
Bureau of Prisons.
    (c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Survey Required.--As soon as 
practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal 
description, including buildings, improvements, and acreage of the 
property to be sold under this section shall be determined by a survey 
that is satisfactory to the Administrator.

    (d) Deferred Maintenance.--Any deferred maintenance required 
pursuant to the agreement between the United States and the Farley-
Beverly Drainage District and entered into on April 18, 1967, shall be 
addressed before sale of the property under this section.
    (e) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Costs.--Any costs incurred for the 
completion of the survey or other activities undertaken to prepare the 
property for sale under this section, including costs related to the 
deferred maintenance requirements described in subsection (d), shall be 
reimbursed from the gross proceeds of the sale.

    (f) Net Proceeds.--
            (1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale of 
        the property under this section shall be deposited into an 
        account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 
        592(a) of title 40, United States Code.
            (2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into 
        the Fund under paragraph (1), the net proceeds may be expended 
        only subject to a specific future appropriation.

    (g) Prohibition on Foreign Ownership.--
            (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``beneficial 
        owner'', ``foreign entity'', and ``foreign person'' have the 
        meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Secure Federal 
        LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law 116-276).
            (2) Prohibition.--The property described in subsection (b) 
        may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity, 
        including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a 
        beneficial owner of the foreign person or foreign entity.
SEC. 2308. <<NOTE: Reports.>> THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT BUILDING 
                          ACCESSIBILITY ACT.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall report to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the 
compliance under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 
et seq.) of all office buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, or 
control of the General Services Administration.

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SEC. 2309. <<NOTE: 40 USC 3101 note.>> REVISION OF DESIGN 
                          STANDARDS.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. Process.>> In General.--Not later 
than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
of General Services (referred to in this section as the 
``Administrator'') shall revise the process by which the Administrator 
updates or changes the P100 facilities standards guidance document for 
federally owned buildings under the custody and control of the General 
Services Administration.

    (b) Process.--The Administrator shall ensure that the process 
revised under subsection (a) requires--
            (1) <<NOTE: Public comment.>> a public comment period for 
        any updates or changes to the documents described in such 
        subsection;
            (2) <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication. Web 
        posting.>> publication of those updates or changes in the 
        Federal Register and on the website of the General Services 
        Administration; and
            (3) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of any comments received 
        during the public comment period.

    (c) Report.--The Administrator shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report 
describing the revisions to the process required under subsection (a).
SEC. 2310. LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATIONS.

    Section 3307 of title 40, United States Code (as amended by section 
2304(f)), is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(j) Expiration of Committee Resolutions.--
            ``(1) <<NOTE: Contracts. Deadline.>> In general.--Unless a 
        lease is awarded or a construction, alteration, repair, design, 
        or acquisition project is initiated not later than 5 years after 
        the resolution approvals adopted by the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
        Works of the Senate pursuant to subsection (a), the resolutions 
        shall be deemed expired.
            ``(2) Application.--This subsection shall only apply to 
        resolutions approved after the date of enactment of this 
        subsection.''.
SEC. 2311. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL COURTHOUSE TO THE CITY OF 
                          HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 60 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services 
shall offer to convey to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the property 
described in subsection (b).

    (b) Property Description.--The property referred to in subsection 
(a) is the parcel of land and building located at 101 E. Holmes Avenue, 
Huntsville, Alabama, which is known as the ``Huntsville Courthouse and 
Post Office''.
    (c) <<NOTE: Determination. Appraisal.>> Consideration.--In exchange 
for the conveyance of the Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office to the 
City of Huntsville, Alabama under this title, the Administrator of 
General Services shall require the City of Huntsville, Alabama, to pay 
to the Administrator of General Services, subject to subsection (d), 
consideration in an amount equal to the fair market value of the 
Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office, as determined based on an 
appraisal that is acceptable to the Administrator of General Services.

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    (d) Credits.--In lieu of all or a portion of the amount of 
consideration for the Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office, the 
Administrator of General Services shall accept as consideration for the 
conveyance of such Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office any credits 
related to the appraised value of the 4.76-acre parcel of land located 
at 660 Gallatin Street, Huntsville, Alabama.
    (e) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance under this section, the 
City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance.
SEC. 2312. <<NOTE: District of Columbia.>> WILBUR J. COHEN FEDERAL 
                          BUILDING.

    (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Sale.--Not later than 2 years after the 
vacancy of existing Federal agencies, the Administrator of General 
Services shall sell for fair market value at highest and best use, the 
Wilbur J. Cohen Federal building located at 330 Independence Avenue SW 
in Washington, D.C.

    (b) Net Proceeds.--
            (1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale of 
        the property under this section shall be deposited into an 
        account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 
        592(a) of title 40, United States Code.
            (2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into 
        the Fund under paragraph (1), such net proceeds may be expended 
        only subject to a specific future appropriation.

    (c) Prohibition on Foreign Ownership.--
            (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``beneficial 
        owner'', ``foreign entity'', and ``foreign person'' have the 
        meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Secure Federal 
        LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law 116-276).
            (2) Prohibition.--The property described in subsection (a) 
        may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity, 
        including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a 
        beneficial owner of the foreign person or foreign entity.
SEC. 2313. <<NOTE: Kentucky.>> EUGENE E. SILER, JR. UNITED STATES 
                          COURTHOUSE ANNEX.

    (a) Designation.--The United States courthouse annex located at 310 
South Main Street in London, Kentucky, shall be known and designated as 
the ``Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States 
courthouse annex referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the ``Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse 
Annex''.
SEC. 2314. <<NOTE: California.>> SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN FEDERAL 
                          BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 50 United Nations 
Plaza in San Francisco, California, shall be known and designated as the 
``Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building 
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
``Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building''.
SEC. 2315. <<NOTE: Virginia.>> REUBEN E. LAWSON FEDERAL BUILDING.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
            (1) Reuben E. Lawson dedicated his life and career to 
        promoting the ideals of equality and inclusion as a lawyer for 
        the Roanoke chapter of the National Association for the

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        Advancement of Colored People (commonly known as the ``NAACP'') 
        who actively worked to end segregation in Southwest Virginia;
            (2) arguing a number of significant cases in the Western 
        District of Virginia, Reuben E. Lawson fought to ensure the 
        enforcement of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 
        483 (1954), so that schools in the Roanoke region would be fully 
        integrated; and
            (3) Southwest Virginians are indebted to Reuben E. Lawson 
        for his important work in ending segregation, and it is fitting 
        that he be remembered in the current home of the court in which 
        he valiantly fought.

    (b) Redesignation.--The Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 
210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building''.
    (c) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Richard H. Poff 
Federal Building shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Reuben E. 
Lawson Federal Building''.
SEC. 2316. <<NOTE: West Virginia.>> IRENE M. KEELEY UNITED STATES 
                          COURTHOUSE.

    (a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 500 West 
Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, shall be known and designated 
as the ``Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States 
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the ``Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse''.
SEC. 2317. <<NOTE: Nebraska.>> VIRGINIA SMITH FEDERAL BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street 
in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated as the 
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building 
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
SEC. 2318. <<NOTE: Georgia.>> HAROLD L. MURPHY FEDERAL BUILDING 
                          AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
            (1) Judge Harold L. Murphy was born in Felton, Georgia, in 
        1927;
            (2) Judge Murphy attended West Georgia College before 
        serving in the United States Navy during the closing years of 
        World War II;
            (3) Judge Murphy resumed his studies at the University of 
        Mississippi and the University of Georgia School of Law, where 
        he graduated in 1949;
            (4) Judge Murphy began a law practice in Haralson County, 
        Georgia, and in 1950 was elected to the Georgia House of 
        Representatives as the youngest Member at the time;
            (5) Judge Murphy served five consecutive terms before 
        stepping down in 1961 to focus on practicing law;
            (6) in 1971, Judge Murphy was appointed by Governor Jimmy 
        Carter to the Superior Court for the Tallapoosa Judicial 
        Circuit, and following his election in 1976, President Carter

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        nominated Judge Murphy to the United States District Court for 
        the Northern District of Georgia;
            (7) Judge Murphy was confirmed by the United States Senate 
        on July 28, 1977;
            (8) for 45 years, Judge Murphy served his country on the 
        Federal bench and became an acclaimed jurist and legal icon with 
        a stellar reputation that extended far beyond Georgia;
            (9) Judge Murphy always displayed a quick wit and a keen 
        sense of humor, was kind and empathetic, and treated all those 
        who appeared before him with courtesy and respect;
            (10) Judge Murphy worked tirelessly and carried a full 
        docket until the age of 90, when he took senior judge status in 
        the Northern District of Georgia;
            (11) Judge Murphy continued to preside over cases until his 
        death on December 28, 2022;
            (12) Judge Murphy received many professional awards and 
        recognitions, including from the State Bar of Georgia and the 
        University of Georgia School of Law;
            (13) in 2014, Alabama State University renamed its graduate 
        school after Judge Murphy in recognition of his landmark ruling 
        in Knight v. Alabama, a long-running case that the Eleventh 
        Circuit Court of Appeals asked him to handle involving the 
        vestiges of racial segregation then present in the Alabama 
        University System; and
            (14) above all else, Judge Murphy was a loving and devoted 
        husband and father--and a strong role model.

    (b) Designation.--The Federal building and United States courthouse 
located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse''.
    (c) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and 
United States courthouse referred to in subsection (b) shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the ``Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United 
States Courthouse''.
SEC. 2319. <<NOTE: California.>> FELICITAS AND GONZALO MENDEZ 
                          UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.

    (a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 350 W. 1st 
Street, Los Angeles, California, shall be known and designated as the 
``Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States 
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the ``Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States 
Courthouse''.
SEC. 2320. <<NOTE: Illinois.>> HELEN EDWARDS ENGINEERING RESEARCH 
                          CENTER.

    (a) Designation.--The Department of Energy Integrated Engineering 
Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National 
Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center''.

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    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building 
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
``Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center''.

    Approved January 4, 2025.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4367:
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SENATE REPORTS: No. 118-227 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024):
            Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.
            Dec. 9, 10, considered and passed House, amended.
            Dec. 18, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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