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H.R. 8812 118th Congress House

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 25, 2024 Introduced by: Sam Graves Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jul 22, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 13 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4665-4703)
Jul 22, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)
Jul 22, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8812.
Jul 22, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4706)
Jul 22, 2024
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
Jul 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
Jun 26, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 2.
Jun 26, 2024
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 25, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 25, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 22, 2024 House · vote #358 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 359–13 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 23, 2024

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to 
•    make certain waterways more navigable,
•    reduce flood and storm damage,
•    restore aquatic ecosystems,
•    maintain ports and harbors,
•    support water supply and storage projects,
•    construct water and wastewater infrastructure,
•    manage recreational sites and facilities,
•    rehabilitate dams, and
•    support other water resources infrastructure.

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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 39

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 25, 2024
Napolitano, Grace
· Jun 25, 2024
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jun 25, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8812: Water Resources Development Act of 2024. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8812/
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"H.R. 8812: Water Resources Development Act of 2024." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8812/.
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H.R. 8812, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8812/.
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