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H.R. 3877 117th Congress House

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

Official title: To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 9, 2021 Introduced by: Raul Ruiz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Air qualityCaliforniaLakes and riversOutdoor recreation
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 14, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 29, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California.

Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea.

To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 5118 Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • S 2693 Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
D
Aguilar, Pete
California · May 6, 2022
 D
Levin, Mike
California · Jul 9, 2021
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jul 9, 2021
Napolitano, Grace
· Jun 30, 2021
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 25, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3877: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3877/
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"H.R. 3877: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3877/.
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