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Desalination Development Act
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4712
Bill 117 HR 4712, also known as the Desalination Development Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the development and implementation of desalination technology in the United States. The bill seeks to address the growing issue of water scarcity by encouraging the use of desalination as a means of increasing the nation's water supply.
The Desalination Development Act proposes several key initiatives to support the advancement of desalination technology. These include providing funding for research and development projects related to desalination, as well as offering grants and other financial incentives to encourage the construction of desalination plants across the country.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Desalination Innovation Hub, which would serve as a center for collaboration and information sharing among researchers, industry professionals, and government officials working in the field of desalination. This hub would help to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices, ultimately leading to the development of more efficient and cost-effective desalination technologies. Overall, the Desalination Development Act represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of water scarcity in the United States. By promoting the development and implementation of desalination technology, the bill aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for future generations.
The Desalination Development Act proposes several key initiatives to support the advancement of desalination technology. These include providing funding for research and development projects related to desalination, as well as offering grants and other financial incentives to encourage the construction of desalination plants across the country.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Desalination Innovation Hub, which would serve as a center for collaboration and information sharing among researchers, industry professionals, and government officials working in the field of desalination. This hub would help to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices, ultimately leading to the development of more efficient and cost-effective desalination technologies. Overall, the Desalination Development Act represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of water scarcity in the United States. By promoting the development and implementation of desalination technology, the bill aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for future generations.
Current Status of Bill HR 4712
Bill HR 4712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2021. Bill HR 4712 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2021. Bill HR 4712's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of August 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4712
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4712
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4712
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