To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to use IIJA dam safety funds for rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of dams developed under the Carey Act of 1894, after funding primary eligible projects.
Who Benefits and How
Western states with Carey Act dams (primarily Idaho) gain access to federal infrastructure funds for aging irrigation dams. Rural communities dependent on these water systems benefit from improved safety and reliability.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Other dam safety projects may face delayed funding as Carey Act dams compete for limited resources. Federal taxpayers fund rehabilitation of historically state/local responsibility infrastructure.
Key Provisions
- Extends IIJA dam funding to Carey Act dams after primary projects funded
- Requires Secretary determination that primary eligible dams have received necessary funding
- Applies to dams developed under 1894 Carey Act still in operation
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Expands Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dam funding eligibility to include Carey Act dams
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand federal dam safety funding to historically state-managed irrigation infrastructure"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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