WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 601), S3110, S3168, S3169, S3204, S3205, S3207, S3208, S3210, S3211 [7MY], S3219, S3242, S3247, S3264, S3265, S3266, S3267, S3268, S3271, S3272, S3273, S3274 [8MY], S3310, S3345, S3346, S3347, S3348, S3349, S3350, S3351 [9MY], S3375, S3376, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380 [13MY], S3404, S3405, S3406, S3407, S3408, S3409, S3411, S3416, S3417, S3435 [14MY], S3444, S3445, S3446, S3447 [15MY]
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: evaluate the feasibility of continuing Federal participation in a beach nourishment project (see H.R. 161), H50 [4JA]
——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see S. 414), S1011 [28FE] (see H.R. 913), H815 [28FE]
——— provide for ecosystem restoration in the lower Columbia River and Tillamook Bay estuaries (see H.R. 3414), H6952 [30OC]
Oklahoma: clarify role of Cherokee Nation in maintaining the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam (see S. 513), S1592 [11MR]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 601), S3319 [9MY]
——— motion to proceed, S3020 [25AP]
Letters
Encourage States to resolve interstate water resources disputes: Senators Boxer and Vitter, S3449 [15MY]
EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule change with respect to certain farms: Bing Von Bergen, National Association of Wheat Growers, S3420 [14MY]
——— Charles F. Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, S3421 [14MY]
——— Dale Moore, American Farm Bureau Federation, S3420 [14MY]
——— Danny Murphy, American Soybean Association, S3420 [14MY]
——— E. Keith Menchey, National Cotton Council of America, S3420 [14MY]
——— Linda C. Raun, USA Rice Federation, S3421 [14MY]
——— Pam Johnson, National Corn Growers Association, S3421 [14MY]
——— Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, S3420 [14MY]
——— several agricultural and food industry organizations, S3419 [14MY]
Prevent National Flood Insurance Program premium rate increases until completion of study on affordability of premiums: James W. Tobin III, National Association of Home Builders, S3402 [14MY]
Water resources development projects deauthorization process: Raymond J. Poupore, National Construction Alliance II, S3443 [15MY]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. 601, provisions, S3140 [7MY], S3395 [14MY]
Motions
Enact (S. 601), S3020 [25AP]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (H.R. 913), E230 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports, S3451 [15MY]
Corps of Engineers: authorize participation in the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Program, S3445 [15MY]
——— eliminate subsidies for beach nourishment at water resources development projects, S3442–S3445 [15MY]
——— ensure all water resources development projects are eligible for review for deauthorization, S3442–S3445 [15MY]
——— ensure right of individuals to carry firearms at water resources development projects, S3219–S3222, S3227 [8MY]
——— establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of allowing non-Federal interests to carry out certain water infrastructure projects, S3452 [15MY]
——— Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project funding, S3282 [8MY], S3423 [14MY]
——— Great Lakes dredging funding, S3423 [14MY], S3448, S3449 [15MY]
——— increase inland waterways user fee, S3424 [14MY]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3300 [9MY], S3424 [14MY], S3452 [15MY]
——— provide for safe and reliable navigation of the Mississippi River, S3452 [15MY]
——— provide specific project recommendations in study analyzing flood risks on the east coast, S3448 [15MY]
——— require iron, steel, and manufactured goods used for water resources development projects be made in the U.S., S3445, S3446 [15MY]
——— streamline activity and construction backlog, S3313 [9MY]
——— sunset pilot program to assess the benefits of study and project acceleration of water resources development projects, S3446 [15MY]
Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts, S3308 [9MY]
——— study impact of certain resilient construction techniques in storm situations, S3144, S3145 [7MY]
Enact (S. 601), S2910 [24AP], S3099, S3110–S3147, S3152 [7MY], S3217–S3224, S3227, S3228, S3241–S3243, S3246–S3248, S3282 [8MY], S3294–S3298, S3300–S3302, S3307, S3308, S3310–S3314, S3319, S3351, S3352 [9MY], S3391, S3393–S3397, S3400–S3421, S3423 [14MY], S3442–S3499 [15MY], S3564 [16MY], S5601 [10JY], S7599–S7601 [29OC]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S3079 [6MY], S3241 [8MY], S3319 [9MY]
——— unanimous-consent request, S3401 [14MY]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, S3145–S3147 [7MY], S3418 [14MY]
FEMA: prevent National Flood Insurance Program premium rate increases until completion of study on affordability of premiums, S3247 [8MY], S3295–S3298, S3301, S3307, S3351, S3352 [9MY], S3400–S3402 [14MY], S3497 [15MY]
Floods: permit use of State standards when providing Federal reimbursements for bridge and culvert replacements after natural disasters, S3396, S3411, S3418 [14MY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: address critical maintenance needs of California ports, S3447, S3448 [15MY]
IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees, S3402–S3404 [14MY]
Missouri River: prohibit Corps of Engineers from imposing surplus water usage fees on States, S3412–S3416 [14MY], S3447 [15MY]
National Endowment for the Oceans: establish, S3143 [7MY], S3223, S3227, S3246 [8MY], S3564 [16MY]
Public works: provide financing assistance for qualified water infrastructure projects, S3294 [9MY], S7600 [29OC]
States: encourage States to resolve interstate water resources disputes, S3447 [15MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries, S3242 [8MY], S3424 [14MY]
Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3408–S3410, S3412, S3416, S3417 [14MY]
Waterways: water infrastructure projects funding, S3423 [14MY]
Reports
Firearms at Army Corps Water Resources Projects—Proposed Legislation and Issues for Congress: Nicole T. Carter, Congressional Research Service, S3222 [8MY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 601) (S. Rept. 113–13), S2844 [22AP]
Tables
National Flood Insurance Program policies by State, S3401 [14MY]
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