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Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill S 653
Bill 114 s 653, also known as the Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 12, 2015 by Senator John Boozman from Arkansas.
The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, which provides for research and training in the field of water resources. The bill seeks to improve the coordination and dissemination of research findings related to water resources, as well as enhance the capabilities of water resources research institutes.
Some key provisions of the bill include increasing the authorization of appropriations for water resources research institutes, expanding the eligibility criteria for institutes to receive funding, and requiring the institutes to collaborate with other federal agencies and stakeholders in conducting research. Overall, the Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015 aims to enhance the research and training capabilities of water resources research institutes in order to address the growing challenges related to water resources management and conservation in the United States.
The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, which provides for research and training in the field of water resources. The bill seeks to improve the coordination and dissemination of research findings related to water resources, as well as enhance the capabilities of water resources research institutes.
Some key provisions of the bill include increasing the authorization of appropriations for water resources research institutes, expanding the eligibility criteria for institutes to receive funding, and requiring the institutes to collaborate with other federal agencies and stakeholders in conducting research. Overall, the Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015 aims to enhance the research and training capabilities of water resources research institutes in order to address the growing challenges related to water resources management and conservation in the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 653
Bill S 653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2015. Bill S 653 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2015.  Bill S 653's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. as of June 11, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 653
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 653
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 653
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