House Bill 8775
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8775
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act of 2020
This bill requires programs for restoring the Salton Sea in California.
The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a program to provide for water quality improvements, dust mitigation, and environmental restoration at the Salton Sea. The Department of the Interior shall, in coordination with efforts by California, engage in activities to improve dust control and habitat conservation.
Interior shall also establish a Salton Sea Council to coordinate and streamline various Salton Sea projects.
November 18, 2020
11/18/2020
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:16 PM