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S 2356 117th Congress Senate Water Resources Development

Twenty-First Century Dams Act

Introduced: July 15, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)
Jul 15, 2021
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Twenty-First Century Dams Act

This bill addresses dam infrastructure and safety.

First, the bill provides resources for programs related to state dam safety, the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, and the inspection of dams. In particular, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the National Dam Safety Program.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a program related to the rehabilitation of structural measures and a program related to water infrastructure.

The bill directs the Department of the Army to establish a program to carry out dam removal projects.

Further, the bill establishes the Dam Removal Council to (1) coordinate with participating federal agencies to annually notify all known dam owners of the availability of dam removal funding and provide guidance on the existing programs of participating agencies; (2) evaluate and submit to Army recommendations for dam removal projects, technical assistance programs, and funding allocations; and (3) develop a dam removal strategy.

The bill requires certain dam assessments, including a joint assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy.

The bill also authorizes specified federal agencies to undertake certain activities related to federal dam infrastructure.

What's happening now July 15, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4375 Related bill Twenty-First Century Dams Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 15, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 15, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · Jul 15, 2021
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 15, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 15, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2356: Twenty-First Century Dams Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2356/
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"S. 2356: Twenty-First Century Dams Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2356/.
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S. 2356, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2356/.
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