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A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.

4/23/2025, 11:41 AM

Summary of Bill S 1257

Bill 119 s 1257, also known as the Carey Act Amendment, seeks to make changes to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The main purpose of this bill is to allow funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be used for specific Carey Act projects. The Carey Act is a federal law that allows for the transfer of federal land to states for the purpose of irrigation and reclamation projects.

This bill would authorize the use of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for certain additional Carey Act projects. This means that money allocated for infrastructure improvements could be used to support irrigation and reclamation projects in states that participate in the Carey Act program.

In addition to authorizing funds for Carey Act projects, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but could potentially include funding for other infrastructure projects or related initiatives. Overall, Bill 119 s 1257 aims to expand the potential uses of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to support Carey Act projects and potentially other initiatives. This bill would have implications for federal land management, water resources, and infrastructure development in participating states.

Current Status of Bill S 1257

Bill S 1257 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill S 1257 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2025.  Bill S 1257's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of April 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1257

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1257

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1257

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.

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