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Introduced
07/14/2022
07/14/2022
In Committee
07/15/2022
07/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act, aims to study the effects of drought on the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the Great Basin region. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army to establish a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of these saline lake ecosystems, and coordinate with federal, state, tribal, local, and non-profit entities to implement the program. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to investigate the feasibility of projects to restore the ecosystem and water supply of the Great Salt Lake, including identifying potential technologies like pipelines, desalination plants, and canal reinforcement, as well as necessary permitting to redirect water sources across state borders.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 07/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8389/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8389/BILLS-117hr8389ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8389/BILLS-117hr8389ih.pdf.pdf |
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