Bill · H.R. 5414· House(119-HR-5414)
DAMS Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Dam Assessment and Mitigation Support Act'' or the DAMS Act,'' aims to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act. It specifically seeks to reauthorize certain assistance to States. The legislation includes changes to the National Dam Safety Program. One provision addresses the priority system used for identifying high hazard potential dams. Additionally, the bill extends the authorization of appropriations through the year 2031.
Yes
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill extends funding for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, which protects physical infrastructure.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Ensuring dam safety and rehabilitation provides protection for communities near high hazard potential dams, which are often in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Funding for Dam Safety: By changing the date from 2026 to 2031, the bill extends the authorization of appropriations for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams under Section 8A(j)(4). This ensures continued financial support for dam safety efforts over a longer period.
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Standardized Dam Identification: The bill amends Section 8A(f) to require that any State not using its own risk-based priority system must use the system provided. This ensures a specific system is used for identifying high hazard potential dams when a State does not have its own.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia