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US S4695

US S4695
Western Water Cooperative Committee Act


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Introduced
08/01/2022
In Committee
08/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to establish a Western Water Cooperative Committee, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Western Water Cooperative Committee, which is tasked with ensuring that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood control projects in Western states operate consistently with congressional directives. The committee will be composed of representatives from the Army Corps, 18 Western states, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Its purpose is to identify opportunities to avoid or minimize conflicts between the operation of the Corps' projects and state water rights and laws. The committee will meet annually and provide status updates to Congress, including any recommendations for legislation or policy/regulations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 08/01/2022)

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