[20160105]IN10424_2016年国会和美国陆军工程兵团.pdf

CRS INSIGHTCongress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2016January 5, 2016 (IN10424) | Related AuthorNicole T. Carter |Nicole T. Carter, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy (ncartercrs.loc.gov, 7-0854)The 114th Congress is anticipated to consider authorization legislation for the water resources activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in 2016. A number of issues may influence the content of such legislation. These issues span the agencys role in new and existing navigation improvements, coastal and riverine flood risk reduction, and environmental restoration and protection efforts. Congress generally authorizes the study and construction of Corps projects before providing federal appropriations for them. While many stakeholders are interested in Congress authorizing new Corps studies and projects, others seek congressional direction in developing a more focused and prioritized agenda for the agency and for the federal funding dedicated to its new and existing projects.Congress has often considered Corps authorizations biennially; however, congressional enactment has been less regular. The 113th Congress enacted the Water Resources Reform and Development Act o