Water Resources Development Act of 2016
This bill revises or authorizes various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water resources development projects, feasibility studies, and relationships with nonfederal project sponsors. It sets forth a process to deauthorize projects with an aggregate estimated federal cost to complete of at least $5 billion.
For harbor operation and maintenance, the bill requires:
The bill reauthorizes estuary habitat restoration projects through FY2021.
To assist states, the bill allows:
For flood management, the bill:
The bill establishes conditions to release nonfederal interests from obligations to operate and maintain the nonstructural and nonmechanical components of projects for environmental protection and restoration or aquatic ecosystem restoration.
The Corps of Engineers' authority to accept funds to expedite permits is:
The Corps must designate a principal approving official to coordinate development of unmanned aircraft systems to support civil works and emergency response missions.
The bill authorizes various navigation, flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage, ecosystem restoration, recreation, or river shoreline projects in Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-29 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate. | Senate |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Vote | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 399 - 25 (Roll no. 572). | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Vote | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 243 (Roll no. 571). | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6057) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit corps funding for soccer fields, baseball fields, baskeball courts, or splash parks. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H6055-6057; text: CR H6055-6056) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6055) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5303. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment no. 19. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment no. 18. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Courtney amendment no. 17. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bridenstine amendment no. 16. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Joyce amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce amendment no. 15. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment no. 14. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vela amendment no. 13. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment no. 12. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment no. 11. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment no. 10. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment no. 9. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment no. 8. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (KY) amendment no. 7. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The Committee resumed its sitting. (consideration: CR H6040-6058) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The Committee rose informally to receive a message. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ribble amendment no. 6. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson, Sam (TX) amendment no. 5. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farenthold amendment no. 4. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment no. 3. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment no. 2. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment no. 1. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 897 and Rule XVIII. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Provides for further amendment debate to H.R. 5303. Each further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report. At the conclusion of consideration of amendments, the bill shall be reported back to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for one hour of general debate to H.R. 6094. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 897. (consideration: CR H6036-6039) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5303 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-28 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6035) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 897 Reported to House. Provides for further amendment debate to H.R. 5303. Each further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report. At the conclusion of consideration of amendments, the bill shall be reported back to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for one hour of general debate to H.R. 6094. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5303 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Mr. Shuster moved that the Committee rise. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 25. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green amendment No. 24. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel (FL) amendment No. 23. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 22. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 21. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IA) amendment No. 20. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber amendment No. 19. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 18. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 16. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 15. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Long amendment No. 13. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 12. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 11. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 10. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dold amendment No. 9. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 7. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blum amendment No. 6. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Black amendment No. 5. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 4. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 3. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 2. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment No. 1. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5303. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 892 and Rule XVIII. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5303 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. At the conclusion of general and amendment debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-65 shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 892. (consideration: CR H5961-5997; text: CR H5969-5982) | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-27 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 892 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-26 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 892 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5303 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. At the conclusion of general and amendment debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-65 shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-22 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-22 | Discharge | Committee on Natural Resources discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2016-09-22 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-785, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2016-05-25 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2016-05-25 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2016-05-25 | Committee | Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2016-05-24 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. | House committee actions |
| 2016-05-24 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House committee actions |
| 2016-05-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2016-05-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House floor actions |
| 2016-05-23 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |