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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Senate Amendment Regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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.
- 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
Who It Affects
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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.
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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.
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