S-4367 : Became Public Law

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,
  • support water supply and storage projects,
  • reduce flood and storm damage,
  • restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife,
  • maintain ports and harbors,
  • manage recreational sites and facilities,
  • rehabilitate dams,
  • construct water and wastewater infrastructure, and 
  • support other water resources infrastructure.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-01-04PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-272.Library of Congress
2025-01-04PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-12-26FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-12-19FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2024-12-18VoteSenate agreed, under the order of 12/12/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, to the House amendment to S. 4367 by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 327.Senate
2024-12-18FloorMotion by Senator Carper to concur in the House Amendment to S. 4367 made in Senate.Senate
2024-12-18FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.Senate
2024-12-12FloorMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.Senate
2024-12-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-12-10VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 18 (Roll no. 493). (text: 12/9/2024 CR H6453-6525)House floor actions
2024-12-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6555-6556)House floor actions
2024-12-09FloorAt 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
2024-12-09FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4367.House floor actions
2024-12-09FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6453-6529)House floor actions
2024-12-09FloorMr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorBy Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-227.Senate
2024-08-06FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2024-08-06FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2024-08-02FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2024-08-01FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2024-08-01FloorThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2024-08-01FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5724-5746)Senate
2024-05-22CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.Senate
2024-05-22CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2024-05-22CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2024-05-20IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2024-05-20IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Water Resources Development
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Colorado
  • Congressional oversight
  • Connecticut
  • Dams and canals
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Ecology
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental health
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Government trust funds
  • Great Lakes
  • Hawaii
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Higher education
  • Illinois
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Indiana
  • Infrastructure development
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Louisiana
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi River
  • Missouri River
  • Natural disasters
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York State
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Pennsylvania
  • Pest management
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Puerto Rico
  • Seashores and lakeshores
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • State and local government operations
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington State
  • Water quality
  • Water resources funding
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply
  • Watersheds
  • West Virginia
  • Wetlands
  • Wisconsin

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