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Congressional Hearings on the 2022 Water Resources Development Act

Original title: PROPOSALS FOR A WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2022: ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES

January 1, 2023

water infrastructureArmy Corps of EngineersWRDA 2022flood controlenvironmental policy

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings set the policy agenda for the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes federal funding and projects for flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration across the United States.

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 agency is responsible for implementing the projects and policies authorized by the WRDA legislation.

National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies

The organization provides input on federal policy regarding flood and stormwater management infrastructure.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document contains the records of three congressional hearings held in early 2022 to discuss administration priorities for the Water Resources Development Act () of 2022. The hearings featured testimony from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army regarding national water infrastructure needs.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held hearings on January 12, February 8, and March 16, 2022.
  • The hearings focused on gathering administration priorities for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.
  • Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, provided testimony on behalf of the Department of the Army.
  • Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers, provided testimony regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' operations.
  • The record includes submissions from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)?
is federal legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water infrastructure projects, including flood control, harbor maintenance, and ecosystem restoration.
What was the purpose of these specific hearings?
The hearings were held to allow members of Congress to hear from administration officials about their priorities and recommendations for the 2022 version of the bill.

Why It Matters

These hearings set the policy agenda for the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes federal funding and projects for flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration across the United States.

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Legislative Cycle

The document highlights the standard biennial cycle of WRDA legislation, which relies on multiple hearings to solicit agency priorities before drafting.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connected Entities

personMichael L. Connor“Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works”Map →
personGrace F. Napolitano“Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment”Map →
organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“House committee overseeing the hearings”Map →
organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Primary federal agency responsible for water infrastructure projects”Map →
personScott A. Spellmon“Lieutenant General and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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