S 3591 · 116th Congress · Water Resources Development

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-05-04· Sponsored by Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: An errata sheet on written report No. 116-288 was printed.(2020-11-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill modifies water resources development projects operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and clean water programs operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill modifies cost share requirements for the construction and major rehabilitation of certain inland waterways navigation projects. Additionally, the nonfederal cost share for certain projects may be reduced if a small or disadvantaged community's sustainability would be threatened without the project. Similarly, the Corps of Engineers may recommend a project without national economic development benefits if the project is necessary for an underserved, economically distressed, or rural community's sustainability. The Corps of Engineers must also construct small water storage projects in rural states. The bill authorizes new projects, including projects for ecosystem restoration, flood risk management, and navigation. The bill also establishes programs for the prevention and control of certain invasive species. Additionally, the EPA must provide specified assistance to small and medium publicly owned treatment works. Further, the EPA must award grants to small pu…

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CBO Cost Estimate

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S. 3591, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Nov 4, 2020

As reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on May 11, 2020

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S. 3591, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Nov 20, 2020

As reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on May 11, 2020

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican