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US S2563

US S2563
Water Supply Infrastructure and Drought Resilience Act of 2018


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Introduced
03/15/2018
In Committee
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Water Supply Infrastructure and Drought Resilience Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the water supply and drought resilience of the United States. It establishes the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead coordinating agency for permitting qualifying water supply projects, provides for modifications to existing water supply and conservation programs, enhances transparency in the Bureau's asset management reporting, creates a pilot project to adjust flood control rule curves, authorizes the use of Reclamation facilities for aquifer recharge, and protects state water rights and authorities. The bill also extends the authorization to use Upper Colorado River Basin Fund revenues for endangered fish recovery programs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 03/22/2018)

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