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US S4536

US S4536
Great Salt Lake Recovery Act


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Introduced
07/14/2022
In Committee
07/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, authorizes the Secretary of the Army to establish a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake. The bill requires the Secretary to coordinate with federal and state agencies, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits to implement the program, and allows the Secretary to enter into contracts and agreements with higher education institutions and other entities to carry out the program. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Secretary to investigate the feasibility of a project to restore the ecosystem and water supply of the Great Salt Lake, including identifying potential technologies and necessary permitting for redirecting water sources to the lake.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 07/14/2022)

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