To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

1/14/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 331, also known as the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, aims to make a clarification to a provision in the original act regarding conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. The bill seeks to ensure that the conveyances used for aquifer recharge are clearly defined and regulated in order to protect and preserve the quality of groundwater resources.

The Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act was originally passed to promote the recharge of aquifers, which are underground layers of rock or sediment that hold water. Aquifer recharge is important for maintaining water supplies and preventing depletion of groundwater resources. The act allows for the use of conveyances, such as pipelines or canals, to transport water for recharge purposes.

However, there has been confusion and ambiguity surrounding the definition and regulation of these conveyances. Bill 119 hr 331 seeks to address this issue by clarifying the language in the original act to ensure that conveyances used for aquifer recharge are properly managed and monitored. Overall, the goal of this bill is to improve the effectiveness of aquifer recharge efforts and ensure that groundwater resources are protected for future generations. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to address a specific issue within the broader context of water resource management in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 331

Introduced on
2025-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 331, also known as the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, aims to make a clarification to a provision in the original act regarding conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. The bill seeks to ensure that the conveyances used for aquifer recharge are clearly defined and regulated in order to protect and preserve the quality of groundwater resources.

The Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act was originally passed to promote the recharge of aquifers, which are underground layers of rock or sediment that hold water. Aquifer recharge is important for maintaining water supplies and preventing depletion of groundwater resources. The act allows for the use of conveyances, such as pipelines or canals, to transport water for recharge purposes.

However, there has been confusion and ambiguity surrounding the definition and regulation of these conveyances. Bill 119 hr 331 seeks to address this issue by clarifying the language in the original act to ensure that conveyances used for aquifer recharge are properly managed and monitored. Overall, the goal of this bill is to improve the effectiveness of aquifer recharge efforts and ensure that groundwater resources are protected for future generations. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to address a specific issue within the broader context of water resource management in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.