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Dam Safety Support: Extended Funding and New Priority Rules

This act aims to enhance dam safety across the United States. It extends funding for programs supporting dam repairs and upgrades, potentially reducing flood and failure risks, thereby protecting citizens' lives and property. New priority rules are introduced for states without their own risk assessment systems, ensuring more effective resource allocation.
Key points
Funding for dam safety programs is extended until 2031, ensuring continuous support for states in maintaining and repairing infrastructure.
A federal priority system is mandated for states without their own risk assessment systems, streamlining the identification and repair of high-risk dams.
One paragraph related to the dam safety program has been removed, potentially simplifying some administrative procedures.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5414
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DAMS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5414.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for dam safety programs is extended until 2031, ensuring continuous support for states in maintaining and repairing infrastructure.
  • A federal priority system is mandated for states without their own risk assessment systems, streamlining the identification and repair of high-risk dams.
  • One paragraph related to the dam safety program has been removed, potentially simplifying some administrative procedures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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