House Bill 491
117th Congress(2021-2022)
California New River Restoration Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
491
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
California New River Restoration Act of 2021
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. The river starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea.
In carrying out the program, the EPA must implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council and provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.
January 25, 2021
02/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
02/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
01/25/2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
01/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM