Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2800
115th Congress(2017-2018)
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 8, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 8, 2018
Latest Action
Jul 10, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2800
Congress
115
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Wyoming
Republican
Arkansas
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Maryland
Republican
Mississippi
Republican
Oklahoma
Democrat
Rhode Island
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this 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, project modifications, and project authorizations and deauthorizations nationwide.

The Environmental Protection Agency must: (1) establish a voluntary stormwater infrastructure funding task force to develop recommendations to improve the funding and financing of stormwater infrastructure, and (2) promote green infrastructure to reduce stormwater flows to sewers or surface waters.

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.

Text (2)
Actions (8)
07/10/2018
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-294.
05/22/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
05/22/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
05/22/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
05/17/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-428.
05/09/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-304.
05/08/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
05/08/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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