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Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill HR 4902
Bill 118 hr 4902, also known as the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to encourage and support voluntary efforts to conserve groundwater resources across the country.
The bill outlines various provisions aimed at promoting sustainable groundwater management practices, such as providing technical assistance and financial incentives to individuals, organizations, and communities that participate in conservation efforts. It also establishes a framework for monitoring and reporting on groundwater usage and conservation measures.
Additionally, the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023 includes provisions for collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to develop and implement groundwater conservation programs. It also emphasizes the importance of public education and outreach to raise awareness about the importance of groundwater conservation. Overall, this bill seeks to address the growing concerns about the depletion and contamination of groundwater resources in the United States by promoting voluntary conservation efforts and fostering collaboration among stakeholders at all levels of government and society.
The bill outlines various provisions aimed at promoting sustainable groundwater management practices, such as providing technical assistance and financial incentives to individuals, organizations, and communities that participate in conservation efforts. It also establishes a framework for monitoring and reporting on groundwater usage and conservation measures.
Additionally, the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023 includes provisions for collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to develop and implement groundwater conservation programs. It also emphasizes the importance of public education and outreach to raise awareness about the importance of groundwater conservation. Overall, this bill seeks to address the growing concerns about the depletion and contamination of groundwater resources in the United States by promoting voluntary conservation efforts and fostering collaboration among stakeholders at all levels of government and society.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4902
Bill HR 4902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4902 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4902's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of August 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4902
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4902
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4902
Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023
Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act of 2023
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a groundwater conservation easement program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4902
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