by enactment of werta in 1986 until the early 200's since then enactment has been regular. eleventh, 112th congress how to develop a bill without activities, commonly referred to earmarks. in response 113th congress developed new reporting processes that will i discuss later. the 113th congress enacted the water resources reform and development act of 2014. it expanded nonfederal opportunities to lead core studies and projects and authorize 34 new construction projects. the 114th congress enacted the next werta in december 2016, it authorized 30 new core construction projects as well as dozens of studies, werta2016 was a water authorization bill that covers infrastructure issues including activities and epa. all 64 new core construction projects authorized in werta2014 and 2016 had completed report by the asian's chief of engineers. since werta2016 five chief's report that is recommend authorization of new projects have been completed, two projects of texas, two in florida and one in new york. an additional 12 to 18 chief reports may be completed by the end of 2018. congres

werta authorizes funding for the civil works program. in order to write good legislation we must consider the effectiveness, the status of their implementation as well as our country's future water infrastructure needs. they have jurisdiction over much of the water's infrastructure including locks and dams and ports. prior congresses have traditionally passed on a bipartisan basis going back to 1986. unlike other contentious issues, historically republican and democratic members have been able to work together and pass legislation. to put it another way, this is legislation that moves. it does so because regardless of party affiliation we understand these kinds of investments are far too important to our economy and security to fall victim to partisan politics. they represent a diverse group of communities with different needs. our committee has members that represent baltimore maryland and alaska. wyoming, wilmington, delaware. and millions of other americans expect us to do our job to grow economies and to keep them safe. when it comes