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Water Resources Development Act of 2024
This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to • make certain waterways more navigable,• reduce flood and storm damage,• restore aquatic ecosystems,• maintain ports and harbors,• support water supply and storage projects,• construct water and wastewater infrastructure,• manage recreational sites and facilities,• rehabilitate dams, and• support other water resources infrastructure.
People & committees
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R–MO
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 13 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4665-4703)
House roll call 358 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 13 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4665-4703)
House roll call 358 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8812.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4706)
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-587.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 2.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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