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Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act [HB-2473]
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Authorizes assistance for water management and infrastructure projects and contains other related provisions. The bill establishes the Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund within the Department of the Treasury to fund various water-related projects. In addition, the Department of the Interior must establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to projects in western states that would contribute to a safe and adequate water supply. The Bureau of Reclamation must award prizes for achievements relating to certain uses of water
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife Discharged. on 03/11/2020
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Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act [HB-2470]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for increasing the resilience of publicly owned treatment works (i.e., clean water infrastructure) to natural disasters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/03/2019
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WISE Act Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act [HB-2458]
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Requires each state to use a certain percentage of funds it receives for capitalization of its clean water state revolving fund for projects to address green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/02/2019
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Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [HB-2459]
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Modifies and ratifies the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement negotiated between the tribe, the United States, Arizona, and others, thus satisfying the tribe's claims for groundwater and surface water rights to water in Arizona, including the Verde River, the Bill Williams River, and the Colorado River. The bill outlines the tribe's water rights, including the right to divert, use, and store 4,000 acre-feet of agricultural priority water of the Central Arizona Project that was previously allocated to nontribal agricultural entities,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/26/2019
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Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [S.1277]
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Modifies and ratifies the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement negotiated between the tribe, the United States, Arizona, and others, thus satisfying the tribe's claims for groundwater and surface water rights to water in Arizona, including the Verde River, the Bill Williams River, and the Colorado River. The bill outlines the tribe's water rights, including the right to divert, use, and store 4,000 acre-feet of agricultural priority water of the Central Arizona Project that was previously allocated to nontribal agricultural entities,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 05/01/2019
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Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act of 2019 [S.1251]
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Addresses contaminants of emerging concern (emerging contaminants), which are not regulated under a national primary drinking water regulation and may have an adverse effect on human health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must review federal efforts to (1) identify, monitor, and assist in the development of treatment methods for emerging contaminants; and (2) assist states in responding to the human health risks posed by those contaminants. In addition, the EPA must establish a strategic plan for improving those efforts. The EPA and the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/30/2019
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All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 [S.1245]
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Revises energy performance requirements for federal buildings, including by requiring agencies to begin installing energy and conservation measures that are life-cycle cost effective.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 116-117. on 09/25/2019
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Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019 [HB-2377]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/26/2019
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Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. [HR-324]
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This resolution affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. The resolution recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. It also encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 04/26/2019
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Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019 [HB-2019]
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Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will increase and improve the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Introduced In House on 04/02/2019
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Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act [HB-2313]
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Expands the tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities to include certain subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures. The bill excludes from gross income subsidies provided (directly or indirectly) (1) by a public utility to a customer, or by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality, for the purchase or installation of any water conservation or efficiency measure; and (2) by a storm water management provider to a customer, or by a state
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/12/2019
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. [SR-136]
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[Telecommunications ]
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This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 04/11/2019
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EFFECT Act of 2019 Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act of 2019 [S.1201]
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Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to replace its existing fossil energy research and development technology programs with new programs. Under the new programs, DOE must research and develop fossil fuel technology for carbon capture, utilization, storage, or removal. DOE must establish a coal and natural gas technology program to ensure the continued use of domestic coal and natural gas resources through the development of technologies. The technologies must significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, and environmental performance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-115. on 09/24/2019
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Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019 [S.1207]
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Ratifies and modifies the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Agreement negotiated between the Navajo Nation, the United States, and Utah. The agreement gives the Navajo Nation the right to use water from sources located within Utah and adjacent to or encompassed within the boundaries of the Navajo Reservation resulting in depletions not to exceed a specified amount annually. The Navajo water rights shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of Navajo Nation and shall not be subject to forfeiture or abandonment. The Navajo
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-79. on 09/09/2019
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Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act [S.990]
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Revises the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. The program is a cooperative agreement among Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and the Bureau of Reclamation to protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats in the Central and Lower Platte River Basin. The bill extends Reclamation's authority to implement the first increment of the program through FY2033.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-146. on 10/24/2019
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Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Act [HB-2206]
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The bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish a program that provides environmental assistance to nonfederal interests in Arizona, such as construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure, assistance for surface water resource protection and development, or technical assistance to small and rural communities for water planning and issues relating to access to water resources.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom O'Halleran
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/11/2019
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To require lead testing in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and for other purposes. [HB-2257]
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Requires the Department of Defense to test for, and mitigate, the presence of lead-based paint and lead in drinking water in schools that are (1) owned or operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; or (2) providing educational programs pursuant to agreements to provide elementary and secondary education to military dependents, domestically or overseas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/11/2019
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Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 [S.1102]
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Authorizes the Department of State to enter into cooperative agreements to enhance cooperation on energy matters between the United States and Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. The Department of Energy may establish a joint U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in the United States to further dialogue and academic cooperation in energy innovation technology, water science, and technology transfer. An existing ban on transferring defense articles and services on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus is modified to allow for such transfers if Cyprus is the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/10/2019
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-2157]
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Provides $17.2 billion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for expenses related to the consequences of recent wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. The bill includes appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Became Public Law No: 116-20. (txt | Pdf) on 06/06/2019
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RECLAIM Act of 2019 Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019 [HB-2156]
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[Mining ]
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[Community Development ]
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Expands the uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977. Specifically, it makes specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2024 for distribution to states and Native American tribes for reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine lands and waters in such communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223. on 10/04/2019