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Twenty-First Century Dams Act

USA117th CongressS-2356| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (6)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Twenty-First Century Dams Act This bill addresses dam infrastructure and safety. First, the bill provides resources for programs related to state dam safety, the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, and the inspection of dams. In particular, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the National Dam Safety Program. In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a program related to the rehabilitation of structural measures and a program related to water infrastructure. The bill directs the Department of the Army to establish a program to carry out dam removal projects. Further, the bill establishes the Dam Removal Council to (1) coordinate with participating federal agencies to annually notify all known dam owners of the availability of dam removal funding and provide guidance on the existing programs of participating agencies; (2) evaluate and submit to Army recommendations for dam removal projects, technical assistance programs, and funding allocations; and (3) develop a dam removal strategy. The bill requires certain dam assessments, including a joint assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy. The bill also authorizes specified federal agencies to undertake certain activities related to federal dam infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)
Aug 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4375
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • July 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)


  • August 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4375
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4375: Twenty-First Century Dams Act

Twenty-First Century Dams Act

USA117th CongressS-2356| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Twenty-First Century Dams Act This bill addresses dam infrastructure and safety. First, the bill provides resources for programs related to state dam safety, the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, and the inspection of dams. In particular, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the National Dam Safety Program. In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a program related to the rehabilitation of structural measures and a program related to water infrastructure. The bill directs the Department of the Army to establish a program to carry out dam removal projects. Further, the bill establishes the Dam Removal Council to (1) coordinate with participating federal agencies to annually notify all known dam owners of the availability of dam removal funding and provide guidance on the existing programs of participating agencies; (2) evaluate and submit to Army recommendations for dam removal projects, technical assistance programs, and funding allocations; and (3) develop a dam removal strategy. The bill requires certain dam assessments, including a joint assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy. The bill also authorizes specified federal agencies to undertake certain activities related to federal dam infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)
Aug 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4375
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • July 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4927-4928)


  • August 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4375
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (6)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4375: Twenty-First Century Dams Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted