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Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act

USA119th CongressHR-3428| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Scott Perry (Republican)

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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May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.
Sep 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Sep 8, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Sep 8, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.


  • September 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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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.

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Timeline
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.
Sep 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Sep 8, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)
Sep 8, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-241.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3879-3880)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3428.


  • September 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3879)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Scott Perry (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment studies and investigationsLakes and riversMarylandNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaVirginiaWater resources fundingWest Virginia