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Review of River Basin Commissions
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Review of River Basin Commissions

IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Water Resources DevelopmentCongressional oversightDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment studies and investigationsLakes and riversMarylandNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaVirginiaWater resources fundingWest Virginia
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Why This Matters

This bill mandates a review of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions to ensure they operate effectively and transparently. It aims to improve how these commissions communicate and manage their responsibilities.

If you live near the Mid-Atlantic rivers, this review could lead to better management and communication about river resources.
Who this affects
People in Mid-Atlantic region
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires a review of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions within one year.
  2. 2The review will assess ethics policies, public communication, and federal responsibilities of these commissions.
  3. 3It will also identify any overlapping duties with other federal authorities.
  4. 4After the review, commissions must report their actions to comply with recommendations for five years.
  5. 5The findings will aim to improve transparency and oversight of these commissions.
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Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review and report on the ethics policies, practices used to communicate with the public, and funding of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions. These commissions are the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. The GAO must submit a report to Congress on (1) the findings of the review, and (2) any recommendations to increase the transparency or congressional oversight of the commissions. Within 90 days of the GAO submitting its report, and annually thereafter for five years, each commission must submit to Congress a plan detailing actions the commission has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in the GAO's report.

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IntroducedMay 15, 2025
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HouseSep 8, 2025
SenateCurrent

Sitting in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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