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Search Results: keywords:"colorado river basin"

H. R. 8079 — To provide for water conservation, drought operations, and drought resilience at water resources development projects, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,176
H.R. 8079, known as the "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024," is designed to enhance water conservation and drought resilience in the United States. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army to implement water conservation measures, manage emergency drought operations, and undertake...
Simple Explanation
The "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024" is a plan to help save water and prepare for dry times by fixing water projects, getting rid of harmful plants, and working with local groups, even if some places find it expensive to join in.
H. R. 7872 — An Act To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,095
H. R. 7872 aims to update the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act by adjusting the requirements for salinity control units. Specifically, it outlines how costs are allocated between the federal government and other parties, detailing which costs are nonreimbursable and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a change in the rules about how to share costs for keeping the river water clean; it explains who pays more or less and tries to make sure all the costs are fair, but some parts might be a little confusing or unclear.
S. 5000 — To prohibit the use of amounts from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to implement a certain record of decision, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:312
S. 5000 aims to prevent the use of funds from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund for implementing specific records of decision related to the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan. It specifically prohibits these funds from being used to address the...
Simple Explanation
S. 5000 is a rule that says money from a special piggy bank can't be used to deal with certain fish problems in the Colorado River, and if any government money is used, you don't have to pay it back.
S. 4172 — To provide for water conservation, drought operations, and drought resilience at water resources development projects, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,208
S. 4172, titled the "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024," aims to enhance water conservation, drought operations, and resilience at U.S. water projects. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army to implement water conservation measures and emergency drought...
Simple Explanation
The Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act is a plan to save and manage water better during dry times in the U.S. by working with different groups to fix problems, help plants grow, and make sure there's enough water, especially around the Colorado River.
H. R. 7872 — To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,145
H. R. 7872 seeks to modify the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to alter certain requirements related to salinity control units. The bill outlines changes in the allocation of costs, specifying what percentages of costs are nonreimbursable and those that are...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7872 is a plan to change how money is used to keep salt out of the Colorado River. It wants to make sure that money is spent smarter and more fairly to help keep the river clean and safe.
S. 2514 — An Act To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,088
The bill S. 2514, also known as the “Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act”, modifies the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to update certain rules related to salinity control units managed by the Secretary of the Interior. It outlines the allocation of costs...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making changes to how people pay for projects that keep salt out of the Colorado River. It also changes how much money the government pays to help with these projects in 2024 and 2025.
H. R. 6974 — To direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to reduce rates for firm electric service customers due to shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,291
H. R. 6974 seeks to reduce the rates charged by the Western Area Power Administration to electric customers because of reduced electricity generation from certain hydropower facilities managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bill encourages the Administrator to avoid...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make electricity cheaper for some people because there isn’t enough power being made at certain water-dam power plants. It tells the people in charge to make sure the prices stay fair and that everyone knows when prices might change.

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