Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 798 Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 798

Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance for water quality improvement projects from amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Interior shall only provide such financial assistance to projects that seek to improve water quality by improving, restoring, or developing natural hydrological systems, such as wetlands or living shorelines.

To be eligible for assistance, a state's comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan shall identify

any body of water within the state for which a water quality control plan has been developed pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and
any proposed water quality project to be conducted with respect to such body of water.

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Current Status of Bill S 798

Bill S 798 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 798 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023. Bill S 798's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 798

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 798

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 798

Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2023

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make financial assistance to States under the Land and Water Conservation Fund available for water quality projects, and for other purposes.