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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Water Infrastructure and Flood Control Implementation
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This hearing transcript documents a 2019 Congressional subcommittee meeting focused on the implementation status of the Water Resources Development Acts (). Lawmakers and witnesses discussed the progress of federal water projects, future infrastructure needs, and the role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The hearing reviews how federal funds and policies are being applied to national water infrastructure, which directly impacts flood protection, navigation, and environmental restoration projects across the country.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The agency is responsible for executing the projects and policies discussed in the hearing.
Floodplain Managers
These professionals manage flood risks and are impacted by federal infrastructure policy and funding.
Waterways Industry
Commercial navigation and waterway users are affected by the maintenance and development of water infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 10, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- The primary subject was the status of implementation of the Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA).
- The hearing featured two panels of witnesses, including officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and representatives from industry, floodplain management, and environmental groups.
- The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the Deputy Commanding General for the Army Corps of Engineers provided testimony on current civil and emergency operations.
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- Witnesses included representatives from the Waterways Council, Inc., the Association of State Floodplain Managers, the Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association, and the National Audubon Society.
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Focus on Implementation
The hearing specifically focused on the 'status of implementation' of past acts, suggesting a shift toward oversight of existing authorizations rather than just new project proposals.
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