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S. 4236 117th Congress Senate

Water Data and Security Act of 2022

Official title: A bill to provide for a national water data framework, to provide for the water security of the Rio Grande Basin, to reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 17, 2022 Introduced by: Martin Heinrich Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovations
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ColoradoComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversNew MexicoPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTexasWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supplyWatersheds
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
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May 25, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-300.
May 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 25, 2022

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-300.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Water Data Act

This bill requires federal departments and agencies involved in water resources management to jointly develop and implement a National Water Data Framework and establish an interagency council, advisory committee, and grant program. This bill also requires the Department of the Interior to develop and implement an integrated water resources management plan (i.e., the Basin Plan) for the Rio Grande Basin and reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program for Rio Grande Pueblos tribes.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 7792 Water Data Act
  • HR 7793 Rio Grande Water Security Act
  • HR 5118 Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
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 Cosponsors 1
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · May 17, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4236: Water Data and Security Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4236/
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"S. 4236: Water Data and Security Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4236/.
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S. 4236, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4236/.
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