S Bill 482 Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-02-16

Bill 118 s 482, also known as the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to support the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement, which is a comprehensive agreement between the Klamath Water and Power Agency and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation. The agreement seeks to address the longstanding water and power issues in the Klamath Basin region of Oregon and California. It includes provisions for the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, as well as measures to improve water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife in the area. If passed, the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act would provide federal support for the implementation of the agreement, including funding for dam removal and other restoration efforts. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of addressing the environmental and economic challenges facing the Klamath Basin. Overall, the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act represents a significant step towards resolving longstanding issues in the Klamath Basin and promoting sustainable water and power management in the region.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.

Alternative Names

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

A bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

A bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

Associated Legislation

Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024

Policy Areas

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact

California

Electric power generation and transmission

Fishes

Industrial facilities

Intergovernmental relations

Lakes and rivers

Land transfers

Oregon

State and local government operations

California

Electric power generation and transmission

Fishes

Industrial facilities

Intergovernmental relations

Lakes and rivers

Land transfers

Oregon

State and local government operations

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water and Power Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water and Power Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024Energy and Natural Resources

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

11/22/2024, 12:03 PM

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

This bill addresses projects in the Klamath River Basin in Oregon and California.

The Bureau of Reclamation must support lowering the Klamath Irrigation District's net deliv...

Bill 118 s 482, also known as the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to support the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement, which is a comprehensi...
Congress
118

Number
S - 482

Introduced on
2023-02-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/16/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

This bill addresses projects in the Klamath River Basin in Oregon and California.

The Bureau of Reclamation must support lowering the Klamath Irrigation District's net deliv...

Bill 118 s 482, also known as the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to support the Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement, which is a comprehensi...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Water Resources Development

Potential Impact
California•
Electric power generation and transmission•
Fishes•
Industrial facilities•
Intergovernmental relations•
Lakes and rivers•
Land transfers•
Oregon•
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/19/2023

Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act

This bill addresses projects in the Klamath River Basin in Oregon and California.

The Bureau of Reclamation must support lowering the Klamath Irrigation District's net deliv...


Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.