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US S2334

US S2334
Large Scale Water Recycling Project and Drought Resiliency Investment Act


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Introduced
07/13/2021
In Committee
07/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to provide grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects, to amend the Omnibus Public Land Manage- ment Act of 2009 to make certain modifications to the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, to provide emergency drought funding, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to provide grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities (such as states, tribes, and water districts) for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects in Reclamation States. The bill sets criteria for eligible projects, which must have a total estimated cost of at least $500 million, reclaim and reuse water, and provide a federal benefit. The bill also amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify the Cooperative Watershed Management Program to include emergency drought planning, and provides emergency drought funding to assist western states and tribes in addressing drought-related impacts.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. (on 05/25/2022)

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