Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023

Senate Bill 702 - Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 702 Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 702

Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency and other specified agencies must reconnect urban communities, particularly urban communities that are overburdened or economically distressed, with their waterways by improving coordination among federal agencies.

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Current Status of Bill S 702

Bill S 702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 702 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023. Bill S 702's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 702

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 702

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Community life and organization

- Higher education

- Intergovernmental relations

- Lakes and rivers

- Land use and conservation

- Low- and moderate-income housing

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- State and local government operations

- Urban and suburban affairs and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 702

Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes.