Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 2473 Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/26/2022, 8:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2473

Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

This bill authorizes assistance for water management and infrastructure projects and contains other related provisions.

The bill establishes the Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund to fund various water-related projects.

In addition, the Department of the Interior must establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to projects in Western states that would contribute to a safe and adequate water supply. The Bureau of Reclamation must award prizes for achievements relating to certain uses of water technology.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2026 the Rural Water Supply Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2473

Bill HR 2473 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2019. Bill HR 2473 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2019. Bill HR 2473's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2473

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2473

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Advisory bodies

- Alaska

- Arizona

- California

- Colorado

- Congressional oversight

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental technology

- Fishes

- Government trust funds

- Hawaii

- Idaho

- Infrastructure development

- Kansas

- Montana

- Nebraska

- Nevada

- New Mexico

- North Dakota

- Oklahoma

- Oregon

- Rural conditions and development

- South Dakota

- Texas

- Utah

- Washington State

- Water resources funding

- Water storage

- Water use and supply

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

- Wyoming

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2473

Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

To promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities, the State of California, and the Nation, and for other purposes.

Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act

Reclamation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act