HR 5414
DAMS Act
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Bill overview
The Dam Assessment and Mitigation Support Act (DAMS Act) reauthorizes funding for the National Dam Safety Program. Specifically, it aims to improve the prioritization of dam rehabilitation projects, particularly for high-hazard potential dams. The bill modifies the program to encourage states to adopt risk-based prioritization systems and extends the authorization period for appropriations.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes funding for the National Dam Safety Program.
- Requires states to use a risk-based priority system for identifying high-hazard potential dams.
- Extends the authorization period for appropriations from 2026 to 2031.
Who is affected
- State Dam Safety Agencies
- Federal Government (specifically the Department of the Interior)
- Dam Owners (private and public)
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for states to utilize risk-based prioritization for dam assessments.
- Extends the timeframe for federal assistance through 2031.
Fiscal impact
The bill extends the authorization period for appropriations, impacting the allocation of federal funds for dam safety programs.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5414
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize certain assistance to States, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Dam Assessment and Mitigation Support Act DAMS Act
or the
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, which system shall be used by any State that is not using a risk-based priority system developed by the State for identifying such damsbefore the period at the end.
2026and inserting
2031.