United States · Bill · S
S. 728 (109th)
Water Resources Development Act of 2005
Introduced
6 April 2005
Last action
19 July 2006 · Floor
Status
See also H.R. 2864.
Sponsors
Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Water Resources Development Act of 2005 - Authorizes water projects and river and harbor improvements, including new locks on, and modifications to the operation of, the Upper Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway. Sets forth authorizations for, modifications to, deauthorizations of, and study requirements for navigation, flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, ecosystem restoration, and related projects throughout the country. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to: (1) modify the operation of the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System to address cumulative environmental impacts; and (2) restore the ecosystem of the Louisiana Coastal Area. Establishes the Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Task Force. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a plan for modifying the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet; and (2) establish a coastal Louisiana ecosystem science and technology program. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to credit toward the non-federal share of the cost of a water resources project the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-federal interest. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) include individuals from the private sector in Corps of Engineers' training classes; and (2) establish centers of expertise to provide specialized planning expertise for water resource projects. Mandates peer review of major engineering, scientific, and technical work products by the Corps. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Corps, to: (1) provide public access to water resource and related water quality data in the Corps' custody; and (2) conduct a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and develop a general management plan for restoration of the Upper Connecticut River ecosystem.
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Timeline
6 April 2005
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
6 April 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3300-3302)
Source: IntroReferral
6 April 2005
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3349-3350)
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2005
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
26 April 2005
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
Source: Calendars
26 April 2005
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with amendments. With written report No. 109-61. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
26 April 2005
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with amendments. With written report No. 109-61. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
18 July 2006
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7694-7739; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7694-7725)
Source: Floor
19 July 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7813-7858)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 26 April 2005 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 6 April 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Water Resources Development Act of 2006
- amends ← SAMDT 4678
- amends ← SAMDT 4677
- amends ← To modify the project for Folsom Dam, California.
- amends ← In the nature of a substitute.
- amends ← To modify a provision relating to Federal hopper dredges.
- amends ← To modify a section relating to independent reviews.
- amends ← To modify a section relating to a fiscal transparency and prioritization report.
- amends ← To modify a section relating to independent peer review of water resources projects.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/728
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/728
- us · 109-s-728 · source updated 9 March 2026