WATER related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S3552 [20JY], S3659 [25JY], S7137, S7145, S7146, S7148 [13DE], S7203 [14DE], S7227, S7233, S7260, S7261 [15DE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292, S7315 [19DE]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287 [19DE]

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: modify enforceability date for certain provisions (S. 3168), S7291, S7314 [19DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit disposal of fetal remains in publicly owned water systems (see H.R. 7816), H5173 [18MY]

Agriculture: recognize and promote role of demonstration farm networks in expanding adoption of conservation farming practices that improve health of watersheds and agricultural lands (see H. Res. 1179), H5610 [15JN]

——— reduce certain farm input costs and reverse environmental regulatory barriers to domestic agricultural production (see H.R. 8069), H5609 [15JN]

Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as Village Corporation (see S. 5077), S6668 [14NO] (see H.R. 9295), H8494 [14NO]

Atlanta, GA: increase funding for stormwater management (see S. 4266), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 7950), H5233 [3JN]

Beale AFB, CA: convey small parcel of real property to Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority (see H.R. 6444), H288 [20JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: extend terminal lakes assistance (see S. 5328), S9625 [20DE]

——— modify cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain dams and dikes (see S. 3971), S1910 [31MR]

——— provide for critical maintenance and repair of certain Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works (see S. 4233), S2544 [17MY]

——— provide for near-term actions to preserve Colorado River system and expedite measures for drought response (see H.R. 8435), H6921 [20JY]

——— reauthorize desalination research grant authorities and incease funding to promote technological innovation (see H.R. 7612), H4607 [28AP]

——— reauthorize System Conservation Pilot Program (see S. 4579), S3611 [21JY] (see H.R. 9173), H8390 [11OC]

——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 4231), S2544 [17MY]

California: approve settlement of water right claims of Tule River Tribe (see S. 4870), S4638 [15SE]

——— expand access to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas for recreational purposes (see H.R. 9264), H8428 [3NO]

——— provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions (see H.R. 9084), H8316 [29SE]

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see S. Res. 514), S707 [15FE]

CDC: extend authorization for Lead Exposure Registry (see S. 3651), S706 [15FE] (see H.R. 6737), H1123 [15FE]

CFTC: prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery (see S. 3886), S1270 [21MR] (see H.R. 7182), H3858 [21MR]

Chincoteague, VA: provide for drinking water well replacement (see H.R. 9106), H8371 [30SE]

Coast Guard: establish pilot program to improve issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with public to render aid to distressed individuals (see H.R. 8541), H7255 [27JY]

Conservation of energy: modify definition of water heater under energy conservation standards (see S. 4061), S2092 [7AP] (see H.R. 7962), H5332 [7JN]

Conservation of natural resources: express need to protect and conserve at least 50 percent of lands and oceans in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 1163), H5446 [9JN]

——— provide for national water data framework (see H.R. 7792), H5097 [17MY]

——— provide for national water data framework, provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin, and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants (see S. 4236), S2544 [17MY]

——— provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants (see H.R. 7793), H5097 [17MY]

Construction industry: establish national model building performance standards initiative (see H.R. 9586), H9902 [15DE]

Corps of Engineers: develop comprehensive plan for Lake Okeechobee and northern estuaries ecosystem restoration to eliminate harmful discharges (see H.R. 7520), H4443 [14AP]

——— improve development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities (see S. 4540), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 8383), H6623 [14JY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 7776), H5009 [16MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1512), H8874 [8DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 121), H8873 [8DE]

——— prohibit from issuing permit for Delta Conveyance Project in California (see H.R. 8849), H7880 [15SE]

——— provide for improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors and for conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 3624), S646 [10FE] (see S. 4136, 4137), S2339 [4MY] (see H.R. 6705), H1118 [11FE]

——— study how drought affects Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes and require feasibility study on drought solutions (see S. 4536), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 8389), H6623 [14JY]

Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 6482), H300 [25JA]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 5130), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9430), H8800 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see S. 4081), S2153 [26AP] (see H.R. 8018), H5446 [9JN]

——— establish grant program to remove nonnative plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 8085), H5610 [15JN]

——— establish Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 7663), H4713 [3MY]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (see S. 3892), S1289 [22MR]

——— support regenerative agriculture and other conservation practices to support more sustainable and resilient agriculture, and compensate farmers for providing environmental services (see H. Res. 1234), H6882 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: submit report relative to provision of water alternatives to communities affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination (see H.R. 8901), H7965 [19SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 6795), H1131 [18FE]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see S. 4096), S2189 [27AP] (see H.R. 7257), H3895 [28MR]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 4047), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 7516), H4443 [14AP]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 4104), S2219 [28AP] (see H.R. 7633), H4608 [28AP]

——— approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna in Rio San Jose Stream System (see S. 4898), S4856 [20SE] (see H.R. 8920), H8009 [20SE]

——— approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Jemez and Zia (see S. 4896), S4856 [20SE] (see H.R. 8921), H8010 [20SE]

——— authorize Arizona Tribes to lease portion of decreed water entitlements, or enter into exchange and storage agreements as long-term source of water supply (see H.R. 9633), H9909 [20DE]

——— carry out watershed pilots (see S. 3539), S442 [1FE]

——— modify requirements for eligible projects under competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects (see S. 4494), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8434), H6921 [20JY]

——— provide with certain authorities relative to projects affecting Klamath Basin watershed (see S. 5003), S5540 [29SE] (see H.R. 9353), H8594 [22NO]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (see S. 3767), S1015 [7MR] (see H.R. 6949), H1328 [7MR]

——— report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses (see H.R. 9024), H8221 [28SE]

——— take certain measures to protect Salton Sea (see H.R. 8676), H7552 [5AU]

Dept. of the Interior and Forest Service: align management of public lands and waters with President’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals (see H.R. 8802), H7783 [13SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: make technical corrections to Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund (see H.R. 9293), H8494 [14NO]

——— make technical corrections to Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund (see H.R. 9294), H8494 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish payment and performance security requirements for water infrastructure projects (see H.R. 9665), H9983 [21DE]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see S. 4940), S4969 [22SE] (see H.R. 9088), H8370 [30SE]

Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group: reauthorize (see S. 3597), S575 [8FE]

Disasters: develop strategy to ensure health, safety, and welfare of U.S. population in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4521), S3270 [13JY]

——— require President supplement disaster response plans in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4888), S4856 [20SE]

Dolores River National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]

Dolores River Special Management Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]

East Point, GA: stormwater management project funding (see H.R. 8633), H7538 [29JY]

Ecology and environment: carry out activities to control movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters and provide financial assistance for watercraft inspection and decontamination (see S. 4717), S3861 [2AU]

Electric power: require certain agencies to report to Congress on study on establishing or modifying reliability standard to ensure reliable operation of thermoelectric power plants during droughts (see H.R. 8311), H5940 [7JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 4660), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8255), H5929 [1JY]

EPA: amend application of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms (see H.R. 6765), H1129 [18FE]

——— authorize selection of eligible projects to be carried out using collaborative project delivery methods (see H.R. 7119), H3826 [17MR]

——— carry out certain activities to protect communities from harmful effects of plastics (see S. 5163), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 9388), H8708 [1DE]

——— carry out initiative for certain properties to advance knowledge on energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions and inform efforts to reduce such consumption and emissions (see H.R. 9576), H9901 [15DE]

——— clarify requisite timeline for making decision on approval or disapproval of State underground injection control program (see H.R. 8310), H5940 [7JY]

——— collect information on water access and sanitation services needs across U.S. and provide grants for decentralized drinking water systems (see S. 3893), S1289 [22MR]

——— develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 4161), S2381 [9MY] (see H.R. 7696), H4796 [10MY]

——— establish pilot program that promotes cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 3571), S523 [3FE]

——— increase funding for Underground Injection Control grants to establish and operate State underground injection control programs for injection of carbon dioxide in certain wells (see H.R. 9230), H8413 [25OC]

——— make certain activities for removal of plastic waste and post-consumer materials from wastewater eligible for assistance under State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 9608), H9906 [16DE]

——— promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see H.R. 7861), H5212 [20MY]

——— reauthorize and modify Lake Champlain Basin Program (see S. 4415), S3002 [16JN] (see H.R. 8138), H5645 [16JN]

——— reauthorize South Florida Geographic Program (see S. 3676), S785 [17FE] (see H.R. 6771), H1130 [18FE]

Federal Columbia River Power System: provide for operations pursuant to certain operation plan for specified period of time (see H.R. 8016), H5446 [9JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 46), S5543 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 113), H8395 [14OC]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 7206), H3862 [24MR]

GAO: study radiological contamination in Coldwater Creek, St. Louis County, MO, and install signage to inform residents and visitors of potential exposure risks (see H.R. 7879), H5218 [27MY]

Government regulations: codify definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 3456), S118 [10JA]

Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7975), H5332 [7JN]

Great Lakes Authority: establish (see S. 5180), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 7131), H3826 [17MR]

Hydroelectric power: support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams to increase clean energy production, improve resiliency and reliability of electric grid, and enhance health of rivers and associated wildlife habitats (see S. 5222), S7070 [8DE]

International Boundary and Water Commission: assume full ownership and control of International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, AZ (see S. 4548), S3377 [19JY] (see H.R. 8426), H6882 [19JY]

Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 852), S6905 [30NO]

National security: designate critical infrastructures (see H.R. 9337), H8587 [17NO]

National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 1398), H8221 [28SE]

Native Americans: provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Native American lands (see H.R. 7632), H4608 [28AP]

Navy: close Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii (see S. 3647), S674 [14FE] (see H.R. 6714), H1119 [11FE]

Nevada: modify authorization of appropriations for Las Vegas Wash program (see S. 4496), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8415), H6881 [19JY]

NOAA: collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (see H.R. 9346), H8587 [17NO]

——— establish Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program (see S. 4432), S3003 [16JN] (see H.R. 7918), H5227 [31MY]

Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act: amend (see S. 5068), S6469 [11OC] (see H.R. 9371), H8673 [30NO]

Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and oil spill preparedness and response, particularly in Great Lakes Basin (see S. 4248), S2586 [18MY]

——— facilitate pipeline construction and limit regulatory and litigation delays under Federal Water Pollution Control Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act (see S. 5165), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 9372), H8707 [1DE]

Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 9419), H8730 [2DE]

Public utilities: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems (see S. 4279), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 7847), H5207 [19MY]

——— recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (see H. Res. 1364), H7965 [19SE]

Public works: modify eligibility requirements for certain small water storage and groundwater storage projects and authorize use of funds for certain additional projects (see S. 4176), S2420 [10MY] (see H.R. 9518), H9729 [13DE]

——— prohibit distribution of Federal funds to certain entities related to China for certain public works projects (see H.R. 8024), H5446 [9JN]

Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program: reauthorize funding (see H.R. 8090), H5610 [15JN]

States: establish timelines to assess potential water quality impacts of discharges from federally permitted or licensed projects and clarify scope of such assessments (see H.R. 8556), H7403 [28JY]

Taxation: impose excise tax on water use during droughts (see H.R. 9194), H8402 [18OC]

——— modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see S. 4921), S4969 [22SE] (see H.R. 6985), H1373 [8MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program (see S. 3484), S189 [12JA]

——— prohibit use of lead ammunition on all land and water under jurisdiction and control (see S. 4157), S2358 [5MY]

Urban areas: authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern (see S. 4175), S2420 [10MY] (see H.R. 9517), H9729 [13DE]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 8127), H5645 [16JN]

Water pollution: analyze cost to permit applicants and holders of complying with certain sections of Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 7771), H4970 [13MY]

West Virginia: provide assistance to non-Federal interests for water-related environmental infrastructure projects in northern and southern West Virginia (see H.R. 6719), H1119 [11FE]

Western Water Cooperative Committee: establish (see S. 4695), S3804 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S7185 [14DE], S7232 [15DE]

Explanations

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 7776), S7191–S7195 [14DE], H8844–H8848 [8DE]

Letters

Clarify that NOAA efforts to address harmful algal blooms (HAB) and hypoxia in south Florida ecosytem will not impact availability of HAB and hypoxia research and monitoring resources in Great Lakes region: Richard W. Spinrad, NOAA, S1066 [8MR]

Dept. of Agriculture grant program to improve water supply reliability for rural communities experiencing drinking water shortages: Thomas J. Collishaw, Self-Help Enterprises (organization), H7488 [29JY]

Incentivize larger communities to integrate smaller, rural communities into their drinking water systems: Adam Ennis, Exeter, CA, H7422 [29JY]

——— Eddie Valero, Tulare County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7422 [29JY]

——— Zack Scrivner, Kern County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H7422 [29JY]

Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act: Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1303 [15DE]

——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1303 [15DE]

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H4732 [10MY]

——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4732 [10MY]

Lists

Corps of Engineers employees, E897 [2SE]

Organizations/letters in support of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5291 [7JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7142 [26JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3734 [15MR]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7531 [29JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5402 [8JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7141 [26JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 66, South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act, H4833 [11MY]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 231, Protecting Firefighters From Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act, H8703 [1DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 1466, Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, H9685 [12DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3168, modify White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act enforceability date for certain provisions, H9980 [21DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, H9981 [21DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H10033 [22DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on Schrier amendment to H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7528 [29JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on Valadao motion to recommit H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7530 [29JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on Velazquez amendment to H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7529 [29JY]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S7148 [13DE], S7227, S7233 [15DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), S7302 [19DE]

Notices

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on S. 387, Grand Canyon Protection Act, S3604 [21JY]

Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 455, Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, S2270 [3MY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5407 [8JN]

Proposals

Great Lakes Authority establishment: several Representatives, H9917–H9919 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: reduce certain farm input costs and reverse environmental regulatory barriers to domestic agricultural production (H.R. 8069), H5619, H5624 [16JN], H5720 [21JN], E637 [16JN]

American Rescue Plan Act: impact, H1345 [8MR]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H10060, H10061, H10063 [23DE]

Beale AFB, CA: convey small parcel of real property to Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority (H.R. 6444), E56 [20JA]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H1345 [8MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: California Central Valley Project water allocation for farmers, H1185 [1MR]

——— codify 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]

——— extend terminal lakes assistance (S. 5328), H10011, H10012 [22DE]

——— provide written justification on decision to reinitiate consultation of 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]

California: address water shortages, H8724 [2DE]

——— anniversary of Westlands Water District, E1064 [21OC]

——— impact of government regulations on water supply and storage and agriculture, H1186 [1MR], H4157 [5AP], H4195 [6AP], H7535 [29JY], H8555 [17NO], H9698 [13DE]

Central Utah Project Completion Act: anniversary, H9745 [14DE], E1286 [14DE]

Congress: launch of Get the Lead Out Caucus, H3973 [30MR]

Conservation of natural resources: provide for national water data framework, H7425 [29JY]

——— provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants, H7425 [29JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), H5262–H5296 [7JN], H5432 [9JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1512), H8840–H8853, H8865–H8867 [8DE], H9706 [13DE], H9849 [14DE], E1249, E1252 [12DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), H8854 [8DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), Senate amendment, H8722 [2DE], H8805 [7DE], E1319 [20DE]

——— tribute to Trinity regional project office in Dallas, TX, E897 [2SE]

Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, H1233 [2MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize grant program to improve water supply reliability for rural communities experiencing drinking water shortages, H7488 [29JY]

——— increase funding for Rural Utilities Service Circuit Rider program to provide traveling wastewater treatment professionals to rural areas, H6842 [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish process for alerting servicemembers of possible exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, H6263 [13JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC, H1192, H1193 [1MR]

Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing, H4805 [11MY]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), H9942–H9952 [21DE]

——— authorize additional projects relative to Salton Sea, H7426 [29JY]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), H9939–H9941 [21DE]

——— increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, H7425 [29JY]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, H6507 [13JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations, H1232 [2MR]

Disasters: improve Federal response and increase community resilience to wildfires and drought, H7135–H7140 [26JY], H7176 [27JY], H7402 [28JY], H7419–H7491 [29JY], H8322 [30SE], E818 [2AU]

Economy: status, H8013 [21SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, H1408, H1409 [9MR], H6733, H6734, H6735, H6737, H6739, H6740, H6844, H6845 [19JY], H10522 [23DE]

EPA: ensure use of broad and protective definition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, H6457 [13JY]

——— establish program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology, H7681 [12AU]

——— impact of environmental regulations on agricultural commodities and domestic food security, H3868 [28MR], H5613 [16JN]

——— lead service line replacement projects funding, H1016 [8FE], H3715 [15MR]

Federal aid programs: provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability, H48 [12JA]

FEMA: develop guidance for firefighters and emergency response personnel on best practices to protect them from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and limit and prevent release of such chemicals into the environment (S. 231), H8609–H8612 [29NO]

Forests: establish categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities related to wildfire prevention and drought mitigation (H.R. 4518), H7429 [29JY]

Get the Lead Out Caucus: launch, H1016 [8FE]

Government regulations: express that Corps of Engineers and EPA rule entitled ‘‘Navigable Waters Protection Rule—Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’,’’ should not be withdrawn or vacated, H3738 [15MR], H8048 [21SE]

Great Lakes Authority: establish, H9916 [21DE], H10522, H10523 [23DE]

——— establish (H.R. 7131), H4011 [31MR]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5973), H4482 [26AP]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities, H3977 [30MR], H4021 [31MR]

Highlands Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 2793), H4477–H4479 [26AP], E415 [27AP]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Puerto Rico, H8125 [28SE]

Infrastructure: Great Lakes region projects funding, H239 [19JA]

——— port automation funding, H189 [13JA], H4059 [31MR]

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, H5195 [19MY], H7791 [14SE], H7975 [20SE]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (S. 66), H4731–H4733 [10MY]

Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act: repeal (S. 314), H9676 [12DE]

Local governments: incentivize larger communities to integrate smaller, rural communities into their drinking water systems, H7422 [29JY]

National forests: establish categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities relative to early successional forests and for certain activities relative to outdoor recreation (H.R. 4584), H7429 [29JY]

Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 2107), H5591 [15JN]

Navy: address water contamination from Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility fuel leaks in Hawaii, H1054, H1055 [8FE]

NOAA: create map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems and their sequestration potential, study effects of environmental stressors on carbon sequestration, and protect and restore certain ecosystems, H815, H895 [2FE]

——— establish national integrated flood information system (S. 558), H9653–H9658 [12DE], H9803 [14DE], E1283 [14DE]

Public lands: funding for implementation of information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation, H6841 [19JY]

——— make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), H3726–H3728 [15MR]

Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (H. Res. 1364), H8020 [21SE]

Public works: prohibit distribution of Federal funds to certain entities related to China for certain public works projects, H6446 [13JY]

Research: improve data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, H815 [2FE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats, H7423, H7424 [29JY]

——— establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), H9678 [12DE]

Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: extend (H.R. 737), H1185 [1MR], H7429 [29JY]

——— extend storage provision and establish program to repair canal conveyance due to land subsidence, H6845 [19JY]

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: modify enforceability date for certain provisions (S. 3168), H9937–H9939 [21DE]

Remarks in Senate

American Rescue Plan Act: impact, S1137 [14MR], S1195 [16MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: extend terminal lakes assistance (S. 5328), S9612 [20DE]

——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (S. 4231), S2545–S2548 [17MY]

California: approve settlement of water right claims of Tule River Tribe (S. 4870), S4642 [15SE]

Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, S4959–S4961 [22SE]

Corps of Engineers: anniversary of Baltimore, MD, District, S9770 [21DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S3527 [20JY], S3756–S3761, S3774 [28JY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), S7237 [15DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S6972, S6975 [6DE], S7011, S7018 [7DE], S7045, S7061–S7063 [8DE], S7089–S7092, S7094 [12DE], S7108, S7148 [13DE], S7154, S7170, S7179, S7184 [14DE], S7208, S7209, S7213, S7226–S7237 [15DE], S7272 [19DE], S7789 [20DE], S9733, S9740–S9743, S9769 [21DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), unanimous-consent agreement, S3527 [20JY]

——— provide for improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors and for conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 4136), S3153 [23JN]

Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 3176), S2805 [7JN]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S7227–S7230 [15DE]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 5130), S6882–S6885 [30NO]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 5130), unanimous-consent request, S6883, S6884 [30NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (S. 3892), S1883 [31MR], S2556 [18MY], S4589 [14SE]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation at multifamily residential units and establish green retrofit program (S. 2361), S3671 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292–S7302 [19DE]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287, S7288 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (S. 3767), S1017 [7MR]

——— require annual lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and Alaska regions of Outer Continental Shelf, S2313 [4MY], S2379 [9MY]

——— require oil and gas lease sales in Gulf of Mexico region of Outer Continental Shelf, S4184 [6AU]

EPA: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems and provide grants to States, Tribal governments, and units of local government to adopt plumbing codes that meet or exceed Federal efficiency standards (S. 4279), S2624 [19MY]

Federal Columbia River Power System: funding, S3774 [28JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 46), S5560 [29SE]

Fluvanna County, VA: decision to move James River Water Authority new water intake and treatment facility site and transfer land to the Monacan Indian Nation, S1231 [17MR]

Government regulations: codify definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 3456), S120 [10JA], S272 [18JA]

——— Corps of Engineers and EPA final rule relative to definitions of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ and navigable waters under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S760 [17FE]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5973), S7187, S7188 [14DE]

Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: develop plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in south Florida (S. 66), S1066 [8MR]

Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act: amend (S. 5068), S6862 [29NO]

Public lands: make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), S2054 [6AP]

Research: improve data collection and monitoring of Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, S2316 [4MY]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), S6913 [30NO]

——— establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), House amendment, S7302 [19DE]

Water for the World Act: impact, S1239 [17MR]

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act: modify enforceability date for certain provisions (S. 3168), S7291 [19DE]

World Water Day: observance, S1239 [17MR]

Reports

Continued Drought in 2022 Ravages California’s Sacramento Valley Economy: University of California, Davis, E1067–E1069 [21OC]

2022 Summer Reliability Assessment (excerpt): North American Electric Reliability Corp., H7684 [12AU]

Reports filed

Bolstering Long-Term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries (BLUE GLOBE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 140) (S. Rept. 117–74), S706 [15FE]

Build America, Buy America Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1303) (S. Rept. 117–268), S7310 [19DE]

Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308), S7311 [19DE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308) (S. Rept. 117–286), S10092 [22DE]

Consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1254) (H. Rept. 117–432), H7167 [26JY]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 404) (H. Rept. 117–561), H8540 [16NO]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8255) (H. Rept. 117–394), H5929 [1JY]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 117–298), H4458 [25AP]

Highlands Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2793) (H. Rept. 117–296), H4458 [25AP]

Highlands Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 753) (S. Rept. 117–89), S949 [2MR]

Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104), S7311 [19DE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104) (S. Rept. 117–287), S10092 [22DE]

Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 314) (H. Rept. 117–617), H9688 [12DE]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 117–85), S836 [28FE]

Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 904) (S. Rept. 117–83), S836 [28FE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 117–272), H3742 [15MR]

Modify Eligibility Requirements for Certain Small Water Storage and Groundwater Storage Projects and Authorize Use of Funds for Certain Additional Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 4176) (S. Rept. 117–188), S6667 [14NO]

National Ocean Exploration Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 381) (S. Rept. 117–76), S706 [15FE]

Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 117–410), H6622 [14JY]

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4677) (H. Rept. 117–576), H8540 [16NO]

NOAA National Coastal Data Information System Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3228) (H. Rept. 117–572), H8540 [16NO]

Offshore Pipeline Safety Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2643) (H. Rept. 117–633), H9851 [14DE]

Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 117–644), H9901 [15DE]

Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5345) (H. Rept. 117–577), H8540 [16NO]

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2693) (S. Rept. 117–182), S6667 [14NO]

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7918) (H. Rept. 117–683), H10546 [30DE]

Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 117–637), H9851 [14DE]

Sinkhole Mapping Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3681) (H. Rept. 117–677), H10546 [30DE]

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 66) (S. Rept. 117–64), S523 [3FE]

Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 117–93), S1177 [15MR]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 4136) (S. Rept. 117–124), S3074 [22JN]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 7776) (H. Rept. 117–347), H5331 [7JN]

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act Provisions Enforceability Date Modification: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3168), S7311 [19DE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3168) (S. Rept. 117–285), S9778 [21DE]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5407 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7134 [26JY]

H.R. 2793, Highlands Conservation Act reauthorization and amendment, H4477 [26AP]

H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3726 [15MR]

H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7431–H7487 [29JY]

H.R. 5973, Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act reauthorization, H4482 [26AP]

H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5262–H5289 [7JN]

S. 66, South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act, S1066 [8MR], H4731 [10MY]

S. 231, Protecting Firefighters From Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act, H8609 [29NO]

S. 314, Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act, H9676 [12DE]

S. 558, Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support (FLOODS) Act, H9653–H9656 [12DE], H9805–H9809 [14DE]

S. 1466, Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, S6913 [30NO], H9678 [12DE]

S. 3168, modify enforceability date for certain White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act provisions, H9937 [21DE]

S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, S7287 [19DE], H9939–H9941 [21DE]

S. 3767, Delaware River Basin conservation programs reauthorization, S1017 [7MR]

S. 3892, Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act, S1290 [22MR]

S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H9942–H9952 [21DE]

S. 5328, Bureau of Reclamation terminal lakes assistance extension, S9612 [20DE], H10011 [22DE]

S. Con. Res. 46, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments anniversary, S5560 [29SE]

S. Res. 514, ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin, S711 [15FE]

S. Res. 852, Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act anniversary, S6910 [30NO]