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Introduced
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2563/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2563/BILLS-115s2563is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2563/BILLS-115s2563is.pdf.pdf |
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