To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for underserved community harbor projects, and for other purposes.

This bill (HR 8644) amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for federal funding for harbor projects in underserved communities. It clarifies that "projects" include single-cycle maintenance dredging, beneficial dredged material placement, or breakwater maintenance at these harbors, regardless of prior federal authorization. The bill also mandates that at least 25% of annual funds for these projects must support harbors in the Great Lakes Navigation System. This directly affects small, underserved coastal communities seeking federal assistance for harbor maintenance and infrastructure.