Bill > HR3158

This bill amends the Boulder Canyon Project Act to provide the Secretary of the Interior with expanded authorization to spend money from the Colorado River Dam fund for various purposes related to Hoover Dam. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary to expend funds from a specific account (XXXR5656P1) that were recovered on a non-reimbursable basis for activities such as operations, maintenance, investigations, cleanup actions, and capital improvements at Hoover Dam or on lands used for its construction and operation. The Secretary must consult with contractors identified in the Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 before making these expenditures. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility in managing and maintaining the Hoover Dam infrastructure by giving the Interior Secretary broader discretion in using available funds. The bill is relatively short and focused on providing clear statutory authorization for these expenditures, which were previously potentially limited in scope.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3158/all-info