Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Water Resources Development
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Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act
USA119th CongressHR-3428| House
| Updated: 9/9/2025
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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Water Resources Development
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment studies and investigationsLakes and riversMarylandNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaVirginiaWater resources fundingWest Virginia