Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
1/2/2024, 9:00 PMSummary of Bill HR 3027
Bill 118 HR 3027, also known as the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program, which was originally established to address the impacts of climate change on water resources managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for the program to support research, monitoring, and adaptation efforts related to climate change and water resources. The bill also seeks to promote collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and local entities to develop and implement strategies for managing water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve data collection and analysis related to climate change impacts on water resources, as well as measures to enhance public outreach and education on the issue. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into water resource planning and management decisions. Overall, the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to address the growing challenges posed by climate change to water resources in the United States and to ensure that the Bureau of Reclamation is equipped to effectively manage these resources in a changing climate.
Congressional Summary of HR 3027
Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Bureau of Reclamation's climate change and water program. Under the program, Reclamation assesses the effects of global climate change on the quantity of water resources in certain western states and develops strategies to address potential water shortages, conflicts, and other impacts to such water resources.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3027
Bill HR 3027 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3027 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3027's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of June 14, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3027
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3027
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesGovernment studies and investigationsWater use and supplyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3027
Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program.Comments
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