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S 4157118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Improving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation Act

Policy Area: Water Resources Development
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 18, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2876)

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Improving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation Act (S.4157) was a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing the processes related to compensatory mitigation under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works projects. Although the official summary and full text are not available, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, indicating its focus on environmental and water resource management issues. The bill is related to water resources development and likely intended to improve how environmental impacts are offset in Corps civil works projects.

Bottom Line

S.4157 sought to improve compensatory mitigation practices within Corps civil works projects but did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately expired without passage.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • It pertains to water resources development, specifically focusing on compensatory mitigation related to Corps civil works.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of provisions.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. Army Corps of Engineers', 'Environmental regulatory agencies', 'Communities affected by Corps civil works projects', 'Environmental organizations focused on water resources and habitat mitigation']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs.', 'Unclear whether the bill would increase administrative or financial burdens on the Corps or project sponsors.', 'Potential oversight and enforcement mechanisms are unknown due to missing details.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Environment and Public Works Committee but did not progress further before expiring. It falls within ongoing legislative efforts to address environmental impacts of federal water infrastructure projects. The lack of further action suggests limited legislative momentum during the 118th Congress.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements in compensatory mitigation could influence environmental outcomes related to water resource projects.', 'Changes in mitigation requirements might affect project timelines and costs for infrastructure development.', 'Enhanced mitigation practices could impact local ecosystems and community environmental quality.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts transparency and limits public and oversight bodies' ability to evaluate the bill's provisions and potential impacts. Tracking legislative progress and requesting detailed information from sponsors or committees would be necessary for comprehensive analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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