Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act

United States119th CongressHR-3428House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Summary

This legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive review of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions, specifically the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. The primary goal of this review is to enhance transparency and congressional oversight of these regional bodies. The Comptroller General's review will examine several key areas, including the ethics policies and practices of each commission, their methods for communicating with the general public , and the nature of current Federal responsibilities . It will also detail the sources and levels of Federal and State funding received, and identify any commission duties that may be duplicative of, or overlap with, other Federal authorities . Following the review, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress containing findings and recommendations for statutory or administrative changes to increase transparency and oversight. Subsequently, each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission is required to submit an annual plan for five years, detailing actions taken to comply with these recommendations.

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  1. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)

    House of Representatives

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Senate