Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

1/17/2025, 3:11 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4094

Bill 118 hr 4094, also known as the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a comprehensive stewardship program for the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and is an important ecosystem for a variety of wildlife.

The bill aims to address the environmental challenges facing the Great Salt Lake, including water quality issues, habitat degradation, and declining water levels. It proposes the creation of a Great Salt Lake Stewardship Council, which would be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term stewardship plan for the lake.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and monitoring efforts to better understand the ecological health of the Great Salt Lake. It also calls for increased collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as stakeholders in the region, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the lake. Overall, the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act seeks to protect and preserve the unique ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake for future generations. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the environmental challenges facing this important natural resource.

Congressional Summary of HR 4094

Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

This bill allows the Department of the Interior to use certain unexpended funds from the Central Utah Project Completion Act to conduct water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin.

Current Status of Bill HR 4094

Bill HR 4094 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill HR 4094 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2023.  Bill HR 4094's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-169. as of December 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4094

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4094

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

Lakes and riversUtahWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4094

Great Salt Lake Stewardship ActGreat Salt Lake Stewardship ActGreat Salt Lake Stewardship ActGreat Salt Lake Stewardship ActGreat Salt Lake Stewardship ActTo amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
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