H.R. 7065 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7065 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2024Mrs. Napolitano (for herself and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To include water supply and water conservation as a primary mission of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, modifying, operating, and maintaining water resources development projects, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act of 2024. 2. Water supply and water conservation mission (a) In general The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall include water supply and water conservation as a primary mission of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, modifying, operating, and maintaining water resources development projects. (b) Limitation Nothing in this section affects— (1) existing Corps of Engineers’ authorities, including its authorities with respect to navigation, flood control, and environmental protection and restoration; (2) pending Corps of Engineers permit applications or pending lawsuits involving permits or water resources projects; (3) the application of public interest review procedures for Corps of Engineers permits; or (4) any authority of a State to manage, use, or allocate the water resources of that State.