Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - Detailed breakdown

Directs the GAO to analyze the Corps of Engineers' disaster preparedness and response activities, including post-disaster expenditures and information collection.

Creates a new office and a deployable disaster team within the Economic Development Administration to manage post-disaster economic recovery efforts.

Requires the Comptroller General to report on how crime rates and safety concerns around federal buildings affect employee in-person work, commuting, and associated costs.

Converts the Community Revitalization Pilot Program into a permanent program and removes the 20-project limit.

Updates criteria for determining a non-federal partner's cost-sharing ability for water projects, considering factors like per capita income and economic disadvantage.

Reduces the non-Federal cost share to 10 percent for authorized water projects in the Kanawha River Basin, West Virginia, that benefit economically disadvantaged communities.

Directs the Secretary to develop and make publicly available a guide on the use of public-private partnerships for water resources development projects.

Directs the GAO to analyze the distribution of funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, including implementation of recent legislative changes.

Mandates a GAO review of the treatment of donor ports, including funding availability, eligibility criteria, and recommendations for improvement.

Expands the program for underserved community harbors to include ecosystem restoration, broadens eligibility to include certain marinas, and extends the program through 2029.

Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to add definitions for "blue economy", "capacity building", "outdoor recreation", and "travel and tourism".

Expands eligibility for grants to include projects for waste management, recycling, and increasing resilience, and adds new considerations like economic diversification, broadband access, and tourism.

Allows grants under the Public Works and Economic Development Act to be used for administrative expenses, including project predevelopment, updating plans, and hiring professional staff.

Increases the default federal share for projects from 50% to 60% and allows up to 100% for small communities with populations under 10,000.

Establishes new investment priorities for project eligibility, including critical infrastructure, workforce development, innovation, economic recovery resilience, and manufacturing.

Expands eligibility for economic adjustment grants to include communities impacted by contractions in the steel, coal, and nuclear industries, as well as those affected by drought.

Creates a grant program to fund site development and expansion projects to make them ready for manufacturing, supporting industries of strategic importance to the U.S.

Expands the criteria for areas to qualify for economic development assistance, including low income, low workforce participation, and economic distress from energy industry transitions.

Creates a new office within the Economic Development Administration to coordinate federal economic development activities and assistance for Tribal communities.

Permits funds available to regional commissions to be used to cover the non-Federal cost-sharing requirement for projects funded by other Federal grant programs.

Adds several counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, New Mexico, and Texas to the areas covered by the Northern Border and Southwest Border Regional Commissions, respectively.

Establishes a State Capacity Building Grant Program for economic development and authorizes grants for demonstration health, nutrition, and child care projects in distressed areas.

Creates the Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission (DE, MD, PA) and the Southern New England Regional Commission (RI, CT, MA) to promote economic development.

Repeals the termination date for the Delta Regional Authority, extending its authority to promote economic development in the Mississippi River Delta region.

Repeals the termination date for the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority, extending its authority to promote economic development in its designated region.

Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to explicitly include Indian Tribes as eligible entities for grants from the Delta Regional Authority.

Adds West Virginia University, Delaware State University, University of Notre Dame, and others to a list of institutions eligible for support for water resources research.

Authorizes grants to higher education institutions to serve as university centers, ensuring at least one in each state, to provide technical assistance and support economic development strategies.

Establishes a new grant program to support innovative workforce training, including facility construction, equipment acquisition, and a pilot program for state grants to individual trainees.

Expands the aquatic ecosystem restoration program to include measures that enhance drought resilience, such as wetland restoration and invasive species removal.

Allows the Secretary to modify water resources projects to provide drought resiliency, including water conservation measures and sediment removal to increase storage capacity.

Requires the Secretary to regularly update public databases with information on the operational status and available opportunities at Corps of Engineers recreational sites.

Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a national coastal mapping program to support Corps of Engineers missions, including disseminating data and conducting research.

Requires the Secretary to analyze and mitigate potential adverse effects on flooding, navigation, and bank erosion before altering certain in-river features on the Missouri River.

Sets a national goal that at least 70% of suitable dredged material is used beneficially and requires management plans to maximize this use, especially in vulnerable coastal areas.

Expands the harmful algal bloom program to more water bodies, including Lake Elsinore, CA, and Willamette River, OR, and prioritizes nature-based solutions.

Modifies the process for determining federal interest in water resource studies, prioritizing economically disadvantaged communities and limiting determinations for other communities to 20 per year.

Adds several new locations, including the Walla Walla River Basin and San Francisco Bay Basin, to the list of authorized watershed assessments and prioritizes feasibility reports for Maui and Pacific territories.

Expands the program for controlling aquatic plant growths and invasive species to include monitoring, contingency planning, and adds the Connecticut River Basin to the program.

Authorizes the Secretary to compensate the Government of Canada for reserving pre-planned flood storage at Hugh Keenleyside Dam to minimize flood risk in the Columbia River Basin until August 2027.

Allows non-Federal public and private nonprofit entities to partner in managing recreation facilities, collect user fees, and retain up to 100% for operation and maintenance.

Mandates that at least 80 percent of recreation fees collected at a specific water resources development project must be used for operations and maintenance at that same project.

Expresses that the Secretary should develop a framework to integrate, share, and use water data, adopt national standards, and ensure public accessibility to improve water management.

Establishes a U.S. policy for the Corps of Engineers to maximize opportunities for water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency at its projects.

Requires the Secretary to incorporate forecast-informed reservoir operations into water control manuals for reservoirs to the maximum extent practicable.

Establishes a pilot program in California, Nevada, and Arizona allowing the Secretary to operate certain projects with water supply as the primary purpose during a drought emergency.

Authorizes the Secretary to receive and expend funds from non-Federal interests or other Federal agencies to formulate, review, or revise operational documents for certain Federal reservoir projects.

Authorizes the Secretary to conduct feasibility studies for 162 new water resources development, conservation, and other projects across numerous states and territories.

Authorizes the Secretary to conduct feasibility studies for modifications to 40 existing water resource projects, such as deepening navigation channels or adding new project purposes.

Mandates a report on high turbidity in Willamette Valley reservoirs resulting from drawdowns, including monitoring records and lessons learned.

Requires an annual report for five years on efforts to promote, rehabilitate, and enhance seagrass growth in Florida's stormwater treatment areas.

Mandates a report on the Secretary's efforts to prevent and mitigate flood damages associated with ice jams, including challenges and potential measures.

Authorizes the Secretary to study adding water supply as an official purpose for Corps of Engineers projects in the Colorado River Basin in Arizona upon request from local or state entities.

Authorizes a comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend measures to improve flood resiliency and reduce flood risk in the Upper Mississippi River System, with a 75% Federal cost share.

Authorizes a comprehensive study on water supply, drought resilience, aquifer recharge, and causes of depletion for regions overlying the Ogallala Aquifer.

Directs the Secretary to engage the National Academy of Sciences to study and report on the management and operations of dams and reservoirs in the Upper Rio Grande Basin.

Requires the Secretary to assess and report to Congress on the efforts to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at water resources development projects across the United States.

Requires the Secretary to report on potential measures to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment associated with the civil works missions of the Corps of Engineers.

Directs the Secretary to carry out post-disaster watershed assessments for areas of Maui, Hawaii, and Belen, New Mexico, impacted by recent wildfires.

Requires the GAO to review efforts to improve environmental review processes for project studies, including expanded use of categorical exclusions and programmatic impact statements.

Directs the GAO to analyze institutional barriers within the Corps of Engineers that prevent broader integration of nature-based features in water resources projects.

Requires the GAO to analyze the use of ecosystem restoration by the Corps of Engineers for flood control or flood risk management projects.

Requires the GAO to review the impact of material contaminated by hazardous substances on the Corps of Engineers' civil works program, including policies, responsibilities, and costs.

Reauthorizes and extends several programs, including the invasive species in alpine lakes pilot, levee safety initiative, Asian carp control, and pilot programs for rural and disadvantaged communities.

Expands a study of San Francisco Bay to include Contra Costa county and its ocean shorelines, focusing on sea-level rise adaptation, disadvantaged communities, and nature-based solutions.

Directs the Secretary to offer an amendment to terminate a contract with the Metropolitan District of Hartford County, Connecticut, releasing their water storage rights and payment obligations.

Directs the Secretary to implement a water storage reallocation at Stockton Lake, Missouri, and enter into a specific water storage agreement with the Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission.

Prohibits the completion of a review of Willamette Valley, Oregon projects until an alternative that ceases hydropower operations is formally analyzed.

Amends a previous act to include "riverine erosion" in the scope of the storm damage prevention and reduction program for Alaska.

Extends the timeline for developing implementation plans for the Chattahoochee River Basin restoration from 2 years to 4 years.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to include Hawaii in a program providing assistance for environmental restoration and coastal storm risk management.

Extends the authorization for the Illinois River basin restoration program from 2010 to 2029.

Restricts land acquisition for the Missouri River mitigation project, requires state governor approval, and prohibits the use of eminent domain.

Establishes a pilot program to provide financial assistance for publicly owned treatment works for abandoned mine drainage in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with a 75% Federal cost share.

Modifies the study of the Western Lake Erie basin to include flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.

Establishes programs for the Secretary to provide design and construction assistance for publicly owned, water-related environmental infrastructure projects in Oregon and Pennsylvania.

Establishes a program for wildfire prevention and restoration in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, including the removal of jetty jacks.

Reduces the non-Federal cost share for the control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species from 50% to 35%.

Authorizes the Secretary to carry out the North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir project as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, based on a non-Federal study.

Replaces the 'brightfields demonstration program' with a broader 'renewable energy program,' expanding from solar to include wind, geothermal, and other renewable technologies on brownfield sites.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report on and implement measures to streamline environmental reviews for economic development projects, such as using more categorical exclusions.

Requires the Secretary to ensure non-Federal interests understand project responsibilities, designate community project advisors, and make project information publicly available and consistent across districts.

Mandates the Secretary to develop and submit implementation plans for current and prior WRDA laws to Congress, provide regular briefings, and establish a dedicated implementation team.

Directs the Secretary to establish standardized guidance for the review process of applications from non-Federal entities to alter public works, including pre-application meetings to clarify standards.

Requires the Secretary to annually update the Corps of Engineers' public 'permit finder' website to accurately reflect the status of permits funded by non-Federal entities.

Amends the process for non-Federal interests to conduct feasibility studies for water projects, requiring the Secretary to provide clearer guidance and timelines.

Directs the Secretary to develop and publish guidance to standardize the processes for developing, updating, and tracking real estate administrative fees for the Corps of Engineers.

Directs the Secretary to develop and maintain economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models for water projects and to share these models and their data with project partners and the public.

Requires the Secretary to calculate an alternative benefit-cost ratio for 10 feasibility studies in Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. territories to adjust for higher construction costs.

Mandates the Secretary to submit initial and annual reports to Congress on the status of numerous previously required reports and to issue prior guidance within 180 days.

Specifies that the feasibility study for modifications to the St. Marys River navigation channels in Michigan shall be conducted entirely at Federal expense.

Mandates the use of relevant information from previously conducted projects for new feasibility studies in Massachusetts, Washington, New Mexico, and Florida.

Mandates a report on the issuance and modification of shoreline use permits at Table Rock Lake in Missouri and Arkansas, including rules for leasing and transferring permits.

Mandates a report on the fuel efficiency of the Corps of Engineers' vessel fleet, including potential upgrades, replacements, and cost savings.

Requires a report detailing the number of boat ramps constructed by the Corps of Engineers, how many are operational, and how many require maintenance.

Requires the Secretary to report whether they agree with Congress that they have sufficient authority to acquire real estate interests that are less than fee simple title.

Requires an assessment and report on the extent of the Corps of Engineers' existing authority to construct water resources development projects abroad.

Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress, starting in fiscal year 2026, detailing harbor maintenance costs, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund activities, and unmet needs.

Requires the Secretary to develop a plan to resolve existing property encroachments at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia, and places a moratorium on compelling their removal without Congressional approval.

Requires the Secretary to provide the Comptroller General with a list of covered ongoing water resources development projects within 30 days of this Act's enactment.

Requires a study of the Corps of Engineers' authorities and programs that facilitate the use of alternative delivery methods, such as design-build and public-private partnerships.

Increases the funding limit for certain cooperative agreements under the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000.

Mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the accuracy of project cost estimates developed by the Corps of Engineers for water resources development projects.

Directs the GAO to analyze the implications of indemnification clauses and perpetual maintenance responsibilities for non-Federal partners in water resources projects.

Requires the GAO to review the Corps of Engineers' program for permits to alter public works, focusing on trends, efficiency, and consistency.

Mandates a GAO analysis of opportunities for the Corps of Engineers to modernize its civil works program through technology and improved engineering practices.

Directs the GAO to analyze the use of easements provided by non-Federal interests for flood risk, storm damage, and ecosystem restoration projects.

Mandates a GAO analysis of coordination on scientific data related to future resiliency, sea-level rise, and flood impacts among federal, state, and academic entities.

Mandates a GAO review of Corps of Engineers procedures for addressing the discovery of Tribal historic or cultural resources at its projects.

Directs the GAO to review the Corps of Engineers' role in supporting FEMA missions, including data provided for floodplain mapping and flood insurance.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 to create an expedited process for identifying and deauthorizing non-viable water resources development projects through a public list submitted to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to convey several parcels of federal land in California, Indiana, and Washington to local and state entities for public purposes or fair market value.

Permits certain existing residential structures at the Table Rock Lake project in Missouri and Arkansas to remain until they are abandoned or fail.

Requires the Secretary to notify Congress quarterly on the status of any requests from non-Federal interests to renegotiate deferred payment agreements for water projects.

Expresses that the Secretary should make data and decisions related to Missouri River Basin civil works projects publicly available to ensure transparency.

Authorizes the design and construction of an Operations and Maintenance Building in Galveston, TX, a warehouse in Lee’s Summit, MO, and a joint resident office in Corpus Christi, TX.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to convene biennial meetings with Regional Commissions to enhance coordination, reduce duplication, and develop best practices for economic development programs.

Requires the Secretary to notify Congress at least 3 business days before awarding any Economic Development Administration grant of $100,000 or more.

Authorizes EDA Regional Directors to designate staff as Technical Assistance Liaisons to help underresourced communities with grant applications.

Mandates more detailed annual reports to Congress, including specifics on grants to rural areas and timelines for construction projects.

Mandates several Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports to evaluate the effectiveness of EDA programs, identify barriers for small and rural communities, and recommend improvements.

Allows alternate state members of regional commissions to delegate voting authority to a designee and updates quorum requirements for commission meetings.

Grants regional commissions the authority to collect and expend fees for services and removes the requirement to maintain a government relations office in the District of Columbia.

Authorizes regional commissions to transfer funds to, and accept funds from, other Federal agencies for purposes consistent with the commissions' authorities and the funds' original intent.

Expands the Denali Commission's powers, allowing it to enter into leases and use its funds to cover the non-Federal share required by other grant-in-aid programs.

Extends the Public Buildings Reform Board until December 31, 2026, and amends its operations, including reducing quorum requirements and requiring a third round of property sale recommendations.

Mandates federal agencies to measure and report on the occupancy of public buildings and leased spaces, aiming for at least 60% utilization. The GSA must take action on underutilized spaces.

Requires GSA to notify Congress of significant cost or scope changes in projects, report on safety incidents, and provide detailed utilization data for new project proposals.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of the Public Buildings Service's administration, management, staffing, and spending from the Federal Buildings Fund.

Authorizes the sale of multiple federal properties, including the Webster School in D.C., the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, and property connected to USP Leavenworth.

Requires the Comptroller General to report on the compliance of GSA-controlled office buildings with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Requires the GSA to establish a public comment process for any updates or changes to the P100 facilities standards guidance document for federally owned buildings.

Establishes a five-year expiration date for congressional committee resolutions approving federal leases or construction projects if the project is not initiated within that timeframe.

Authorizes the conveyance of the Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, in exchange for fair market value.

Designates or redesignates several federal buildings and courthouses to honor individuals, including Eugene E. Siler, Jr., Senator Dianne Feinstein, Reuben E. Lawson, and others.

Amends the timeline for completing feasibility studies to 4 years after determining Federal interest and sets a maximum total cost of $5,000,000 for these studies.

Requires the Secretary to identify the minimum real estate interest necessary for a project, allowing for less than fee simple title when sufficient, and to provide a real estate plan to non-Federal interests.

Establishes a pilot program allowing non-Federal interests to use alternative methods like design-build for carrying out projects under a continuing authority program, with a limit of 25 projects.

Establishes a new program for studies and projects to control, retain, and reuse stormwater, prioritizing urban flood control and the use of natural features.

Requires the Secretary to update policy guidance to expedite the evaluation and approval of requests to install broadband service infrastructure on Corps of Engineers lands and waters.

Increases the authorized depth for Federal cost-sharing on harbor deepening projects from 50 feet to 55 feet for both construction and maintenance.

Amends the Inland Waterways Regional Dredge Pilot Program to prioritize projects that improve navigation reliability, increase freight capacity, and enhance containerized cargo availability.

Amends rules for non-Federal entities to use dredged material disposal facilities, requiring fees for use and mandating disposition studies for certain unused facilities.

Authorizes the Secretary to remove abandoned vessels from navigable waters if deemed in the public interest and holds the vessel owner liable for removal costs.

Increases the Federal cost share for construction of inland waterway navigation projects from 65 percent to 75 percent, effective October 1, 2024.

Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act by adding a definition for "underserved community" and updating provisions related to the national inventory of dams.

Requires the Secretary of the Army to maintain, update, and make publicly available an inventory of dams and low-head dams, including safety information.

Requires dam owners receiving grants to have a maintenance plan and subrecipients to develop floodplain management plans to reduce future flood impacts.

Establishes a pilot program for up to 5 projects, allowing Indian Tribes to directly manage the design and construction of certain water resources projects.

Allows the Secretary to proceed with hurricane and storm damage reduction projects using nonperpetual easements upon request, with specific notices to the non-Federal interest.

Allows non-Federal interests to be eligible for levee repair and rehabilitation assistance if they develop an approved systemwide improvement plan, even with deferred maintenance issues.

Expands the criteria for remote and subsistence harbor projects to include locations where community viability is threatened or where over 80% of goods are consumed domestically.

Authorizes the Secretary to use remote operations at navigation or hydroelectric facilities for a 6-year period after notifying Congress that it will not affect certain activities and addresses security risks.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the operation, maintenance needs, and backlog for Corps of Engineers projects at alternate seaports, recognizing their national security importance.

Directs the Secretary to expedite and modify several existing feasibility studies for navigation, flood risk, and ecosystem restoration in CA, GA, HI, LA, and NY.

Mandates the expedited completion of dozens of feasibility studies, reports, and construction projects for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration across the United States.

Requires the Secretary to expedite the review and coordination of feasibility studies for four navigation and flood control projects in Texas.

Mandates a report on bridges owned, operated, and maintained by the Corps, identifying those that could potentially be transferred to state or local authorities.

Mandates that the cost of completing a general reevaluation report for the navigation project at Craig Harbor, Alaska, shall be at full Federal expense.

Requires the Secretary to submit a report on the development, use, and voluntary nature of levee safety guidelines, including any recommendations for revisions.

Mandates a GAO study on the costs and limitations of constructing dredged material disposal sites, focusing on aquatic confined placement structures in the Lower Columbia River.

Deauthorizes various specific water resource projects or portions of projects in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Virginia, and Washington.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the impacts of deauthorizing portions of the flood protection project on the Lower San Joaquin River in California.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects in Alabama from $50,000,000 to $85,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California, from $25,000,000 to $45,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Calaveras County, California, from $13,280,000 to $16,300,000.

Increases total authorized funding to $80,000,000 and specifies allocations for different water and sanitation districts within Contra Costa County.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Los Angeles County, California, from $103,000,000 to $128,000,000.

Sets the Federal cost share at 90% for projects in economically disadvantaged communities and increases total authorized funding from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Expands the project description from 'Wastewater' to 'Water and wastewater' and increases authorized funding from $35,000,000 to $43,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in San Bernardino County, California, from $9,000,000 to $24,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in South Perris, California, from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Palm Beach County, Florida, from $7,500,000 to $57,500,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Atlanta, Georgia, from $75,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Guam from $10,000,000 to $35,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Maui, Hawaii, from $20,000,000 to $50,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, from $100,000,000 to $149,000,000.

Adds stormwater management to the project scope and increases authorized funding from $100,000,000 to $150,000,000.

Expands the geographic scope of the environmental infrastructure project to include Fayette, Shelby, Jasper, Richland, Crawford, and Lawrence counties.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Macomb County, Michigan, from $40,000,000 to $90,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for Michigan's combined sewer overflow and other water infrastructure projects from $85,000,000 to $160,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in DeSoto County, Mississippi, from $130,000,000 to $170,000,000.

Sets the Federal cost share at 90% for environmental infrastructure projects benefiting economically disadvantaged communities in Northern Missouri.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Central New Mexico from $100,000,000 to $150,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Queens, New York, from $119,200,000 to $190,000,000.

Allows the Secretary to consider natural and nature-based infrastructure when carrying out projects for the New York City watershed.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects in North Carolina from $13,000,000 to $50,000,000.

Increases authorized funding from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 and adds Lincoln County to the project's geographic scope.

Increases authorized funding from $20,000,000 to $70,000,000 and expands the project scope to include water and wastewater infrastructure and water supply.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects for Lakes Marion and Moultrie, South Carolina, from $165,000,000 to $235,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Smith County, Tennessee, from $19,500,000 to $69,500,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in the Dallas County region, Texas, from $40,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects in Texas from $80,000,000 to $200,000,000.

Expands the program to include natural infrastructure and drought resilience measures, adds a definition for non-Federal interest, and increases total funding authorizations.

Establishes a pilot program allowing the Federal cost share for certain environmental infrastructure projects to increase to 90% for economically disadvantaged communities, expiring in 7 years.

Sets the Federal cost share to 100% for the Selma, Alabama flood risk project and 90% for Florida's northern estuaries restoration and the Matagorda Ship Channel corrective action in Texas.

Modifies the Santa Ana River project to treat the Santiago Creek Channel as a separable element and requires minimizing impacts to trees during construction.

Modifies the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam project to include full repair, maintaining a stable pool, constructing a fish passage, and conveying an adjacent park to Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia.

Sets the Federal share for the first 10 years of operation and maintenance costs for the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project at Brandon Road, Illinois, at 90%.

Allows the non-Federal sponsor for the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project in Louisiana to receive credit for the cost of certain interim flood protection work carried out since March 31, 1989.

Sets the non-Federal cost share at 10% for features of the Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers project and for critical restoration projects in the Lake Champlain Watershed that benefit disadvantaged communities.

Establishes a program for environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in nine Washington counties for water-related infrastructure and resource protection projects, with a 75% Federal cost share.

Designates several coastal storm risk management projects in Delaware as a single, comprehensive program and sets the Federal cost-share at 80 percent.

Sets the non-Federal cost share at 10% for the Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management Study and resulting projects assisting economically disadvantaged communities.

Establishes a program to provide design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure projects in Kentucky and West Virginia, with a 75% Federal cost share.

Authorizes the Secretary to repair or restore federally authorized storm damage reduction structures and public beaches in specific New York areas damaged by Nor'easters.

Modifies the New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries flood study to investigate projects that maximize public, ecological, and societal benefits from comprehensive flood risk reduction.

Establishes a program for environmental assistance for water-related infrastructure in eleven counties in Southeastern North Carolina, with a 75% Federal cost share.

Reduces the non-Federal cost share to 10% for water-related environmental infrastructure projects in Ohio and North Dakota that benefit an economically disadvantaged community.

Increases the Federal cost share to 90% for the feasibility study of the water supply project for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Makes the Federal share for pre-design planning costs for Acequias irrigation system projects 100%.

Amends the cost-sharing for rehabilitating Corps of Engineers dams and requires specific Congressional authorization for projects with a Federal share over $60 million.

Authorizes the Secretary to carry out various water resources development, conservation, navigation, flood control, and ecosystem restoration projects across the United States.

Redirects unobligated contract authority from the TIFIA credit assistance program to States for various highway and transportation projects, administered like other Federal-aid highway funds.

Authorizes grants for broadband projects, including planning and infrastructure, and allows public-private partnerships and consortia as eligible recipients.

Requires a report on security deficiencies, potential threats, and the economic and supply chain effects of a failure at the Soo Locks in Michigan.

Expands eligibility for the Tribal partnership program to inter-tribal consortiums and Tribal organizations and broadens the scope of authorized activities.

Requires a report on access for individuals with disabilities at Corps of Engineers recreational areas, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requires a report on Corps of Engineers policies related to using mandatory property buyouts as part of coastal storm risk management projects.

Requires a study on appropriate procedures for determining the value of real estate and cost-share contributions for projects under the Tribal Partnership Program.

Requires the GAO to analyze the costs, benefits, and effects of the Secretary's environmental justice initiatives within the civil works program.

Requires the GAO to analyze unauthorized homeless encampments on Corps of Engineers projects and lands, their impacts, and efforts to remove or deter them.

Increases the Federal cost share to 90% for water infrastructure projects in Northern and Southern West Virginia that benefit economically disadvantaged communities.

Creates a revolving fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide grants and loans for housing construction and rehabilitation for low and moderate-income households in rural Alaska.