S Bill 612 Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-01

Bill 118 s 612, also known as the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue and expand efforts to restore and protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2021, by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act builds upon previous legislation that has been successful in improving the water quality and environmental health of Lake Tahoe. The bill authorizes funding for a variety of projects, including forest management, wildfire prevention, invasive species control, and stormwater management. One of the key provisions of the bill is the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which was originally passed in 2000. This act established a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate efforts to protect and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin. The reauthorization of this act will ensure that these important collaborative efforts continue into the future. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the impacts of climate change on the Lake Tahoe Basin. This includes funding for research on the effects of climate change on the lake and surrounding ecosystems, as well as measures to adapt to and mitigate these impacts. Overall, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act is an important piece of legislation that will help to preserve the natural beauty and environmental health of Lake Tahoe for future generations. It demonstrates a commitment to bipartisan cooperation and environmental stewardship in Congress.

Recent Activity

Became Public Law No: 118-94.

Alternative Names

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

A bill to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

Policy Areas

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact

California

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Fires

Forests, forestry, trees

Lakes and rivers

Nevada

Water Resources Development

Water quality

Water resources funding

Watersheds

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Variations and Revisions

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

10/5/2024, 11:03 AM

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and ...

Bill 118 s 612, also known as the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue and expand efforts to restore and protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2021, by S...
Congress
118

Number
S - 612

Introduced on
2023-03-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and ...

Bill 118 s 612, also known as the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue and expand efforts to restore and protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2021, by S...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
California•
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research•
Fires•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Lakes and rivers•
Nevada•
Water Resources Development•
Water quality•
Water resources funding•
Watersheds

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/23/2024

Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and ...


Latest Action10/1/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-94.