Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2693 Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:02 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2693

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin.

Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea.

To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education.

The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026.

The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 2693

Bill S 2693 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 10, 2021. Bill S 2693 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 10, 2021. Bill S 2693's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533. as of October 18, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2693

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Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

Air qualityCaliforniaLakes and riversOutdoor recreationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWater resources fundingWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2693

A bill to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes.Salton Sea Projects Improvements ActSalton Sea Projects Improvements ActSalton Sea Projects Improvements Act

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