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To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2694
Bill 118 hr 2694, also known as the Carey Act Amendment, seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to allow for the use of funds for specific Carey Act projects. The Carey Act, originally passed in 1894, granted states the authority to reclaim and irrigate arid lands for agricultural purposes. This amendment would expand the scope of the original act by authorizing the use of funds for additional Carey Act projects.
The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the development of new irrigation projects in arid regions, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity and promoting economic growth in these areas. By allowing for the use of funds for Carey Act projects, the bill aims to support the expansion of irrigation infrastructure and improve water management practices in these regions.
In addition to authorizing funds for Carey Act projects, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to infrastructure investment and job creation. These additional provisions are aimed at supporting the overall goals of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which seeks to improve the nation's infrastructure and create new job opportunities. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2694 represents a targeted effort to support the development of irrigation projects in arid regions through the use of funds authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. By expanding the scope of the Carey Act and providing funding for new projects, this bill aims to promote economic growth and agricultural development in these areas.
The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the development of new irrigation projects in arid regions, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity and promoting economic growth in these areas. By allowing for the use of funds for Carey Act projects, the bill aims to support the expansion of irrigation infrastructure and improve water management practices in these regions.
In addition to authorizing funds for Carey Act projects, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to infrastructure investment and job creation. These additional provisions are aimed at supporting the overall goals of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which seeks to improve the nation's infrastructure and create new job opportunities. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2694 represents a targeted effort to support the development of irrigation projects in arid regions through the use of funds authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. By expanding the scope of the Carey Act and providing funding for new projects, this bill aims to promote economic growth and agricultural development in these areas.
Current Status of Bill HR 2694
Bill HR 2694 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2694 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2023. Bill HR 2694's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2694
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2694
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2694
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