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HB5104: National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

: Chuck Edwards (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 2, 2023
Water resources development
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.

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This bill reauthorizes the National Dam Safety Program, which provides federal funding and coordination for dam safety inspections and improvements across the United States. The program helps states and dam owners identify safety risks and make necessary repairs to prevent failures. The bill was recently introduced in Congress with support from lawmakers across both parties. Reauthorization means Congress is renewing the program's legal authority and likely updating its funding levels or rules.

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