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Introduced
05/08/2018
05/08/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, each fiscal year, to submit to Congress a five-year budget and work plan for projects of national significance. Each Corps of Engineers district, each fiscal year, must submit a five-year budget and work plan for projects under its jurisdiction. Projects must be carried out in a sustainable manner that focuses on water resource challenges and opportunities, promotes collaboration, and pursues integrated water resource management. The bill reauthorizes provisions of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 pertaining to expedited consideration of water resources infrastructure through 2024. The bill provides for: (1) the establishment of a Corps of Engineers Board of Appeals; and (2) various studies, modifications, and project authorizations and deauthorizations nationwide. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall establish a voluntary stormwater infrastructure funding task force to develop recommendations to improve the funding and financing of stormwater infrastructure. The Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to establish a voluntary WaterSense program to identify and promote water-efficient products, buildings, landscapes, facilities, processes, and services. The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 is amended to authorize the EPA to provide financial assistance to state infrastructure financing authorities for state loan funds to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The EPA shall: (1) promote the use of green infrastructure; (2) carry out a Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program; and (3) appoint at least one employee in each regional office to serve as a liaison to minority, tribal, and low-income communities.
AI Summary
Here is a one-paragraph summary of the key provisions of the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018:
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide 5-year budgets and work plans for projects of national significance as well as for each district, with a focus on integrated water resource management and collaboration with cost-share partners and stakeholders. It authorizes new feasibility studies, modifies or deauthorizes certain existing projects, and provides new authorizations for various water resources development and conservation projects. The bill also includes provisions to promote the use of green infrastructure, establish a voluntary WaterSense program, reauthorize and amend several existing water programs, and create new pilot programs and grant opportunities related to water infrastructure financing, resiliency, and workforce development.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
John Barrasso (R)*,
John Boozman (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
James Inhofe (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294. (on 07/10/2018)
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