S4367-118 · 118th Congress
357 lobbying reports name this bill. See the war room — the surge, who showed up, and the money behind the vote→Signed
Signed Jan 4, 2025Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Water Resources Development Act of 2024 This bill authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to make certain waterways more navigable, support water supply and storage projects, reduce flood and storm damage, restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife, maintain ports and harbors, manage recreational sites and facilities, rehabilitate dams, construct water and wastewater infrastructure, and support other water resources infrastructure.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 452 politicians tracked
430
YEA
15
NAY
0
PRESENT
7
NOT VOTING
Dem YEA 217Ind YEA 3Rep NAY 15Rep YEA 210
BY PARTY · ✕ NAY ← | → YEA ✓
DEM
0
217
REP
15
210
IND
0
3
MONEY ON THIS BILL
Which donor industries fund each side of the vote — total contributions from that industry to those members, all cycles · plus lobbying activity in affected industries
⬆ YEA voters — top donor industries
- 1. Lawyers & Lobbyists$321.6M
- 2. Securities & Investment$230.1M
- 3. Health Services$207.8M
⬇ NAY voters — top donor industries
- 1. Lawyers & Lobbyists$2.5M
- 2. Construction & Engineering$2.2M
- 3. Real Estate$2.1M
◎ Lobbying activity by issue area
No bill-issue lobbying matches.
Dollar figures are each industry's total contributions to those members across all tracked cycles — not money given for this specific bill. Statistical patterns in public records; correlation, not causation.
LOBBYING ON THIS BILL
357 federal lobbying reports name this bill in their activity descriptions · LDA disclosures
TRUCKEE RIVER FLOOD PROJECT9 reports
AUTODESK INC8 reports
SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY8 reports
CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY8 reports
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC7 reports
ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY7 reports
CALAVERAS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT7 reports
AUTODESK, INC6 reports
⟳ The revolving door — lobbyists on this bill with disclosed former government roles
Camille BianchiniIntern for Senator Hatch (January 2016-April 2016)
Samuel WhitehornDeputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.
David MartenLegislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
Jeffrey MarkeyLD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings; Legislative Director, Representative Jeff Metcalf.
Robert ChamberlinChief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee.
Sarah SapirsteinIntern, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
“Covered position” is the former government job lobbyists must disclose by law (LDA §4). Prior service is stated on the filings; it carries no implication of wrongdoing. Full revolving-door board →
A report naming a bill means the organization disclosed lobbying activity on it — the disclosure does not state a position for or against.
INDIVIDUAL VOTES
Recorded positions for tracked politicians
SPONSORS
3 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 1 D● 2 R
TRAIL AI
The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 addresses water infrastructure projects and resources management across the United States. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, receiving 429 votes in favor and 15 votes in opposition, with all 15 opposing votes coming from Republicans while all Democrats voted in favor. The legislation has been signed into law.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDMay 20, 2024
PASSED SENATEAug 1, 2024
SIGNEDJan 4, 2025
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.