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HR 3877 117th Congress House Water Resources Development Air quality California Lakes and rivers Outdoor recreation Public contracts and procurement Water quality Water resources funding Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

Introduced: June 14, 2021 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
 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.

What's happening now June 29, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4