HR-8812 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-07-23IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2024-07-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-22VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8812.House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4706)House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorMr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2024-07-18CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.House floor actions
2024-07-18CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.House floor actions
2024-06-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 2.House committee actions
2024-06-26CommitteeSubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment DischargedHouse committee actions
2024-06-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2024-06-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.House committee actions
2024-06-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Water Resources Development
Related Subjects
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Dams and canals
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Geography and mapping
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hydrology and hydrography
  • Infrastructure development
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Marine pollution
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Real estate business
  • Seashores and lakeshores
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • User charges and fees
  • Water quality
  • Water resources funding
  • Watersheds
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply
Related Geographic Entities
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Missouri River
  • New Jersey
  • New York State
  • Oregon
  • Texas
  • Washington State
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