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HR 2871 116th Congress House Water Resources Development Hydrology and hydrography Land use and conservation Public contracts and procurement Water use and supply Watersheds

Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

Introduced: May 21, 2019 Introduced by: Fulcher, Russ Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 21, 2019
Introduced in House
May 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

This bill authorizes the use of certain Bureau of Reclamation facilities and federal land, excluding facilities and land in California, to convey water to recharge certain aquifers.

What's happening now June 25, 2020

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 5217 Related bill WOW Act
  • S 1570 Identical bill Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2871: Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2871/
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"H.R. 2871: Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2871/.
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H.R. 2871, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2871/.
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