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H.R.2473 / 116th Congress

Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 2, 2019

Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

This bill authorizes assistance for water management and infrastructure projects and contains other related provisions.

The bill establishes the Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund to fund various water-related projects.

In addition, the Department of the Interior must establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to projects in Western states that would contribute to a safe and adequate water supply. The Bureau of Reclamation must award prizes for achievements relating to certain uses of water technology.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2026 the Rural Water Supply Program.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10] · D–CA

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

  4. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  7. Introduced in House

  8. Introduced in House

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