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Move Water Now Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5316

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This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of the Interior to conduct activities to accelerate and complete repairs to certain water conveyance facilities in western states. The bill also authorizes additional activities related to implementation of the San Joaquin River restoration settlement, which resolved a legal dispute regarding fish populations and water supply in the San Joaquin River in California.

Current Status of Bill HR 5316

Bill HR 5316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5316 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2019.  Bill HR 5316's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15. as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5316

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5316

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- California
- Dams and canals
- Water quality
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5316

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To provide for the restoration of the original carrying capacity of canals impacted by land subsidence, and for other purposes.
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