Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 6:43 AMSummary of Bill S 2636
Bill 118 s 2636, also known as the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023, aims to protect and restore the health of watersheds across the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of healthy watersheds in providing clean drinking water, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.The key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to support watershed restoration projects, promoting collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and local governments, and encouraging the use of natural infrastructure to improve watershed health. The bill also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and education in watershed management.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy for watershed health, which will include goals for improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and promoting sustainable land use practices. The bill also directs federal agencies to prioritize funding for projects that address the most critical watershed issues. Overall, the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023 seeks to protect and restore the health of watersheds across the country, ensuring clean water for future generations and promoting the well-being of communities that rely on healthy watersheds.
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Current Status of Bill S 2636
Bill S 2636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2636 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill S 2636's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2636
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2636
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2636
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023A bill to amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes.Comments
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