SALAMANDER Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6693 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6693 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish expedited permitting procedures for post-natural disaster recovery activities, incorporating interagency coordination and best management practices to ensure timely rebuilding while protecting endangered species, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 12, 2025 Mr. Moore of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Edwards) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish expedited permitting procedures for post-natural disaster recovery activities, incorporating interagency coordination and best management practices to ensure timely rebuilding while protecting endangered species, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Streamlining Authorizations for Listed At-risk Marine and Aquatic Natural Disaster Emergency Resources Act'' or the ``SALAMANDER Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Natural disasters cause significant damage to communities and infrastructure, requiring rapid and efficient recovery efforts. (2) Timely repair and restoration of damaged property and assets after a natural disaster are essential for public safety, economic stability, and the swift return of private property to rightful owners. (3) The Corps of Engineers nationwide permit program serves as an efficient mechanism for managing activities that involve discharges into and rehabilitation of waters of the United States, a