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Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act
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Summary of Bill S 216
Bill 115 s 216, also known as the Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency within the Bureau of Reclamation, which is a federal agency responsible for managing water resources in the western United States.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Bureau of Reclamation to provide regular reports to Congress on its activities, including information on its budget, expenditures, and projects. The bill also requires the Bureau to make certain information available to the public, such as data on water usage and conservation efforts.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve accountability within the Bureau of Reclamation by requiring the agency to establish performance metrics and goals, and to report on its progress in meeting these goals. The bill also requires the Bureau to conduct regular audits of its programs and operations to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act seeks to promote greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency within the Bureau of Reclamation, in order to ensure that the agency is effectively managing water resources in the western United States.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Bureau of Reclamation to provide regular reports to Congress on its activities, including information on its budget, expenditures, and projects. The bill also requires the Bureau to make certain information available to the public, such as data on water usage and conservation efforts.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve accountability within the Bureau of Reclamation by requiring the agency to establish performance metrics and goals, and to report on its progress in meeting these goals. The bill also requires the Bureau to conduct regular audits of its programs and operations to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act seeks to promote greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency within the Bureau of Reclamation, in order to ensure that the agency is effectively managing water resources in the western United States.
Current Status of Bill S 216
Bill S 216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2017. Bill S 216 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2017. Bill S 216's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 127. as of June 8, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 216
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 216
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 216
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