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Introduced
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Authorizes assistance for water management and infrastructure projects and contains other related provisions. The bill establishes the Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund within the Department of the Treasury to fund various water-related projects. In addition, the Department of the Interior must establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to projects in western states that would contribute to a safe and adequate water supply. The Bureau of Reclamation must award prizes for achievements relating to certain uses of water technology. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2026 the Rural Water Supply Program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act, authorizes assistance for water management and infrastructure projects. It establishes the Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund within the Department of the Treasury to fund various water-related projects, including new surface or groundwater storage, water reclamation and reuse, and WaterSMART grants. The bill also requires the Department of the Interior to establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to water supply projects in western states. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes the Rural Water Supply Program through fiscal year 2026 and creates a competitive grant program to fund water recycling and reuse projects. Finally, the bill establishes a program to award prizes for achievements in various water technology applications.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Josh Harder (D)*,
Ami Bera (D),
Jim Costa (D),
TJ Cox (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12. (on 03/11/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2473/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2473/BILLS-116hr2473ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2473/BILLS-116hr2473ih.pdf.pdf |
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