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The article reports on the introduction of America's Water Infrastructure Act in the U.S. Senate by Senator John Barrasso, the chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). The bill is aimed to address programs and policies of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill would reauthorize the National Dam Safety Program and the National Levee Safety Program.

The article reports on the proposed Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA) that has become a priority of the U.S. House after government shutdown ends. An overview of the provisions of the bill including policy changed to the process by which federal water resources projects are conducted and authorized is presented. Update on the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act and the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act is presented.

The article discusses the decisions by U.S. House and the Senate committees to pass their bills to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act before the end of March 2007. According to the author, a key factor behind this congressional activity is the time that has elapsed since the previous act was enacted. He believes the quick action by the committees sets the stage for possible floor votes soon in both chambers.

This article provides state legislative updates concerning the field of civil engineering in the U.S. as of June 2011. The California Assembly passed a bill that would allow the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District to sell its treated wastewater as a supply of drinking or irrigation water. State transportation officials in Georgia added a number of projects such as several interchanges. A county sales tax for capital improvements for public safety services and transportation infrastructure has been proposed in Nebraska.

The article reports that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has called on the U.S. Senate to pass another Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in 2011 which will create jobs, support a strong economy and protect public safety.

The author calls for comments on how the Qualifications Based Selection, Clean Water Act Reauthorization ranks on the issues affecting the civil engineering profession in the U.S.

The article reports that witnesses touting the economic benefits of a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in 2010 have been heard by the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee.

The article presents legislative updates in the U.S. in 2009. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers are working on a policy and spending initiatives that could change how the state uses its limited water supply. A 1.13 billion U.S. dollars construction contract has been approved by airline commissioners to revitalize the primary entry and departure point for overseas travelers at Los Angeles International Airport. A bill to punish states that lag in cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay will be introduced by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin.

This section offers news briefs concerning the U.S. as of October 2009. Legislative leaders in California stated that they are close to reforming the water policy of the state and finance ecosystem and infrastructure improvements. Indiana is seeking 2.8 billion U.S. dollars in federal stimulus funds for its planned Chicago-to-Cleveland high-speed rail route. A survey in Maine found that residents want to lower automobile excise taxes.

This section offers legislative updates concerning the field of civil engineering as of September 11, 2009. A report showed that Alabama has failed to implement portions of the federal Clean Water Act. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing to seek feedback on the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan. A report revealed that New Jersey has the worst roads in the country.

This article offers legislative updates concerning the field of civil engineering in the U.S. as of July 31, 2009. Democratic lawmakers in California introduced a package of water bills. Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley endorsed a light-rail line over a rapid bus system for the state. Pennsylvania has received funds for repairs and upgrades to deteriorating water and sewer systems from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

This article reports on the plan of the U.S. Senate to consider the Water Infrastructure Financing Act in 2009. The bill would authorize a budget for wastewater and drinking-water infrastructure. It would also allocate funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, the Safe Drinking Water Act SRF program and combined sewer overflow (CSO) control grants.

This article reports on the plan of the U.S. House to vote on a bill on energy and water resources in July 2009. The bill would fund the Department of Energy and water resources projects built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is monitoring the progress of the bill.

This article reports on the statement issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on legislation to create a water infrastructure federal trust fund before the Water Resources and Environment subcommittee of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. The ASCE encourages the Congress to enact the legislation. It supports funding of infrastructure systems under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

This article reports on the approval of a water infrastructure financing bill by the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in May 2009. The funding for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure improvements has been authorized by the legislation. The use of Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) of engineering services for projects funded under the program has also been required under the measure.

This article reports on the introduction of the Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 in the U.S. Senate in 2009. The bill intends to authorize funding for wastewater and drinking-water infrastructure, the control combined sewer overflows and a program to restrict pollution from farms. Senators Barbara Boxer, James Inhofe, Benjamin Cardin and Mike Crapo sponsored the bill.