Summary and Analysis on WRDA Bill Released by House on May 20, 2016

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May 23, 2016

MEMO

To:        Federal Affairs Committee

From:   Valentina Valenta, Legislative Specialist

RE:       House WRDA 2016 Summary and Analysis

Federal Affairs Committee,

On Friday, May 20, 2016, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released its draft of WRDA 2016.

Below, please find links to a special two-part NWRA-developed analysis of the draft House WRDA 2016.

Part I of this analysis includes a summary and commentary for each policy provision in the bill that is considered relevant and significant to our membership.

Part I of the analysis can be found HERE.

Part II of the analysis includes commentary about the studies, projects, deauthorizations, and water resources infrastructure provisions in the bill.

Part II of the analysis can be found HERE.

The House version of WRDA is expected to be marked up and reported on Wednesday, May 25. NWRA personnel plans to attend the hearing, and will provide a summary following the markup.

To review a copy of the full bill text and committee press release, please visit the T&I Committee website HERE.

Please let us know if we can provide any additional information.

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