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America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2800| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2018
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, each fiscal year, to submit to Congress a five-year budget and work plan for projects of national significance. Each Corps of Engineers district, each fiscal year, must submit a five-year budget and work plan for projects under its jurisdiction. Projects must be carried out in a sustainable manner that focuses on water resource challenges and opportunities, promotes collaboration, and pursues integrated water resource management. The bill reauthorizes provisions of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 pertaining to expedited consideration of water resources infrastructure through 2024. The bill provides for: (1) the establishment of a Corps of Engineers Board of Appeals; and (2) various studies, modifications, and project authorizations and deauthorizations nationwide. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall establish a voluntary stormwater infrastructure funding task force to develop recommendations to improve the funding and financing of stormwater infrastructure. The Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to establish a voluntary WaterSense program to identify and promote water-efficient products, buildings, landscapes, facilities, processes, and services. The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 is amended to authorize the EPA to provide financial assistance to state infrastructure financing authorities for state loan funds to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The EPA shall: (1) promote the use of green infrastructure; (2) carry out a Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program; and (3) appoint at least one employee in each regional office to serve as a liaison to minority, tribal, and low-income communities.

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Timeline
May 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 9, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-304.
May 17, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-428.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
Jul 10, 2018
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294.
  • May 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 9, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-304.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-428.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.


  • July 10, 2018
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5030: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works.
  • HR 115-1674: To amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.
  • HR 115-648: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.
  • HR 115-6804: To improve processes for alternative wastewater systems, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1971: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • HR 115-2355: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • S 115-692: Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act
  • HR 115-5827: To extend the authorization for the National Dam Safety Program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5726: To authorize the use of certain contributed funds for activities relating to operational documents for non-Federal reservoirs, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-199: A bill to authorize the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.
Congressional oversightConnecticutDams and canalsEcologyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLong Island SoundMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNatural disastersNew York StatePublic utilities and utility ratesResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTexasWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWyoming

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2800| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2018
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, each fiscal year, to submit to Congress a five-year budget and work plan for projects of national significance. Each Corps of Engineers district, each fiscal year, must submit a five-year budget and work plan for projects under its jurisdiction. Projects must be carried out in a sustainable manner that focuses on water resource challenges and opportunities, promotes collaboration, and pursues integrated water resource management. The bill reauthorizes provisions of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 pertaining to expedited consideration of water resources infrastructure through 2024. The bill provides for: (1) the establishment of a Corps of Engineers Board of Appeals; and (2) various studies, modifications, and project authorizations and deauthorizations nationwide. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall establish a voluntary stormwater infrastructure funding task force to develop recommendations to improve the funding and financing of stormwater infrastructure. The Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to establish a voluntary WaterSense program to identify and promote water-efficient products, buildings, landscapes, facilities, processes, and services. The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 is amended to authorize the EPA to provide financial assistance to state infrastructure financing authorities for state loan funds to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The EPA shall: (1) promote the use of green infrastructure; (2) carry out a Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program; and (3) appoint at least one employee in each regional office to serve as a liaison to minority, tribal, and low-income communities.

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Timeline
May 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 9, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-304.
May 17, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-428.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
Jul 10, 2018
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294.
  • May 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 9, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-304.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-428.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.


  • July 10, 2018
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5030: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works.
  • HR 115-1674: To amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.
  • HR 115-648: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.
  • HR 115-6804: To improve processes for alternative wastewater systems, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1971: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • HR 115-2355: To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance.
  • S 115-692: Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act
  • HR 115-5827: To extend the authorization for the National Dam Safety Program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5726: To authorize the use of certain contributed funds for activities relating to operational documents for non-Federal reservoirs, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-199: A bill to authorize the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightConnecticutDams and canalsEcologyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLong Island SoundMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNatural disastersNew York StatePublic utilities and utility ratesResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTexasWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWyoming