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Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
1/16/2025, 6:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5770
The Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5770, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the monitoring and tracking of water resources across the country.
The WATER Data Improvement Act aims to enhance the collection and analysis of data related to water quality, availability, and usage. This includes implementing new technologies and methods for monitoring water resources, as well as improving the coordination between federal, state, and local agencies responsible for water management.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase transparency and accessibility of water data to the public. This means making information about water resources more readily available and easier to understand for all stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and the general public. Overall, the WATER Data Improvement Act is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to manage and protect its water resources effectively. By enhancing data collection and analysis, as well as promoting transparency and collaboration, this legislation aims to ensure the sustainable use of water for current and future generations.
The WATER Data Improvement Act aims to enhance the collection and analysis of data related to water quality, availability, and usage. This includes implementing new technologies and methods for monitoring water resources, as well as improving the coordination between federal, state, and local agencies responsible for water management.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase transparency and accessibility of water data to the public. This means making information about water resources more readily available and easier to understand for all stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and the general public. Overall, the WATER Data Improvement Act is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to manage and protect its water resources effectively. By enhancing data collection and analysis, as well as promoting transparency and collaboration, this legislation aims to ensure the sustainable use of water for current and future generations.
Congressional Summary of HR 5770
Water Data Improvement Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the United States Geological Survey's (1) Federal Priority Streamgage network—previously known as the National Streamflow Information Program—that tracks the amount of water in streams and rivers; (2) groundwater monitoring program, including the National Groundwater Monitoring Network; and (3) grants for water estimation, measurement, and monitoring technologies and methodologies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5770
Bill HR 5770 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill HR 5770 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2023. Bill HR 5770's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-174. as of December 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5770
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
9Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5770
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Hydrology and hydrography
- Water resources funding
- Watersheds
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5770
Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
Water Data Improvement Act
To reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs.
Comments
Camden Brandt
814
1 year ago
I dunno why they wanna pass this WATER Act thing, sounds like a waste of time and money to me. #confused #notcool
Kole Howe
677
1 year ago
I don't like this new water bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. They need to fix it ASAP!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5770
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