[20210921]IF11322_水资源开发法案：基础.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated September 21, 2021Water Resources Development Acts: PrimerCongress often considers on a biennial schedule omnibus legislation that authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works activities. Congress regularly refers to this legislation as a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDAs are distinguished from each other by the year of enactment (e.g., WRDA 1986). WRDA provisions generally add to or amend existing USACE authorizations and provide congressional policy direction to the agency. Drivers for enactment of a new WRDA typically include nonfederal and congressional interest in new studies and projects as well as adjustments to existing projects, programmatic authorities, and policies. Events, such as droughts and floods, along with congressional deliberations on infrastructure investments and other policy initiatives may shape deliberations of USACE authorization legislation in the 117th Congress. WRDA Consideration and Scope Congress typically consolidates its USACE authorizations into a WRDA, rather than deliberating on multiple bills of smaller scope. Congress has enacted WRDAs as stand-alone bills and as part of broader