Proposed Senate Amendment Regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Frame

What this does

This amendment establishes a formal Congressional position on the importance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the need for water infrastructure legislation, which influences the prioritization and funding of future water projects nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The amendment formally recognizes the agency's Civil Works mission and advocates for a biennial legislative cycle for its project authorizations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

Mrs. Capito and Mr. Whitehouse are U.S. Senators who frequently collaborate on infrastructure and environmental policy. context
S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Capito and Senator Whitehouse have submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill. The amendment expresses the regarding the importance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the necessity of passing water resources legislation every two years.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment actually do?

It expresses the ',' which is a formal statement of opinion or policy preference, but it does not change existing law or mandate specific spending.

What is the status of this amendment?

It has been submitted and ordered to , meaning it is currently awaiting further action or consideration by the Senate.

Why It Matters

This amendment establishes a formal Congressional position on the importance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the need for water infrastructure legislation, which influences the prioritization and funding of future water projects nationwide.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Emphasis on Biennial Water Legislation

The amendment highlights a specific push to formalize a two-year cycle for water resources development legislation, which would standardize the authorization process for the Corps of Engineers.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connected Entities

personMrs. Capito“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“The federal agency that is the subject of the sense of Congress resolution.”Map →

personMr. Whitehouse“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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