Water Resources Development Act of 2024

What it does

This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to

• make certain waterways more navigable,

• reduce flood and storm damage,

• restore aquatic ecosystems,

• maintain ports and harbors,

• support water supply and storage projects,

• construct water and wastewater infrastructure,

• manage recreational sites and facilities,

• rehabilitate dams, and

• support other water resources infrastructure.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 18, 2024 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.