House Bill 8090
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8090
Congress
117
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
This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Bureau of Reclamation's water cycle, drought, and climate change program, which Reclamation implements through the WaterSMART Basin Study Program.
This program is authorized to coordinate with other appropriate agencies to assess global climate change with respect to water resources in the eight major reclamation river basins in the western United States. The program must also ensure watershed and aquifer system strategies are developed to address potential water shortages, conflicts, and other impacts to water.
June 15, 2022
07/21/2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
06/21/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
06/15/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
06/15/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 1, 2023 2:30:25 PM