Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2443

Bill 118 s 2443, also known as the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill focuses on funding for various energy and water development projects and related agencies for the fiscal year 2024.

The bill allocates funding for the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and other related agencies. It aims to support programs and projects that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, water infrastructure improvements, and environmental conservation efforts.

Specific provisions in the bill include funding for research and development of clean energy technologies, maintenance and upgrades of water infrastructure systems, and support for programs that address climate change and natural resource management. Overall, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, seeks to provide the necessary funding for critical energy and water projects while also promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. It is an important piece of legislation that will impact various sectors of the economy and the environment.

Congressional Summary of S 2443

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

  • Investigations;
  • Planning, Engineering, and Design;
  • Construction;
  • Mississippi River and Tributaries;
  • Operation and Maintenance;
  • the Regulatory Program;
  • the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program;
  • Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies;
  • Expenses;
  • the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; and
  • the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

  • Industrial Emissions and Technology Coordination;
  • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
  • Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
  • Electricity;
  • Grid Development;
  • Nuclear Energy;
  • Fossil Energy and Carbon Management;
  • Energy Projects;
  • Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;
  • the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
  • the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;
  • the Energy Information Administration;
  • Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
  • the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;
  • Science;
  • Nuclear Waste Disposal;
  • Technology Transitions;
  • Clean Energy Demonstrations;
  • the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;
  • the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
  • the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
  • the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;
  • Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
  • Departmental Administration; and
  • the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

  • Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
  • Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and
  • the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Current Status of Bill S 2443

Bill S 2443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2443 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023.  Bill S 2443's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2443

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2443

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAlternative and renewable resourcesAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsAquatic ecologyArmy Corps of EngineersCaliforniaCoalColoradoComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorDisaster relief and insuranceElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal-Indian relationsFloods and storm protectionGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLighting, heating, coolingMississippi RiverMissouriNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Nuclear Waste Technical Review BoardNuclear powerNuclear weaponsOil and gasPublic participation and lobbyingRadioactive wastes and releasesSeashores and lakeshoresState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesUtahWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2443

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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