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S 4367 - Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - National Key Vote

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Title: Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments pass a bill that authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Highlights:

  • 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 (Title I-IV, Sec. 101-402):

    • Make certain waterways more navigable;

    • Support water supply and storage projects;

    • Reduce flood and storm damage;

    • Restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife;

    • Maintain ports and harbors;

    • Manage recreational sites and facilities;

    • Rehabilitate dams;

    • Construct water and wastewater infrastructure; and 

    • Support other water resources infrastructure.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Title V, Sec. 501).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS.

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Highlights:

  • 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 (Title I-IV, Sec. 101-402):

    • Make certain waterways more navigable;

    • Support water supply and storage projects;

    • Reduce flood and storm damage;

    • Restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife;

    • Maintain ports and harbors;

    • Manage recreational sites and facilities;

    • Rehabilitate dams;

    • Construct water and wastewater infrastructure; and 

    • Support other water resources infrastructure.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Title V, Sec. 501).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

Full Bill Text

Title: Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.

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Title: Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

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