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Water for Conservation and Farming Act
3/12/2024, 7:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 2102
Bill 118 s 2102, also known as the Water for Conservation and Farming Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of water scarcity in agricultural areas by promoting water conservation and efficiency measures.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help farmers implement water-saving technologies and practices on their land. This could include things like drip irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, and cover crops. By encouraging farmers to use water more efficiently, the bill aims to reduce the overall amount of water used in agriculture and help ensure a sustainable water supply for future generations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve water infrastructure in rural areas, such as funding for the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and reservoirs. This is intended to help ensure that farmers have access to an adequate water supply for their crops, even during times of drought or other water shortages. Overall, the Water for Conservation and Farming Act is aimed at promoting sustainable water use in agriculture and helping to ensure that farmers have access to the water they need to grow their crops. By encouraging water conservation and efficiency measures, the bill seeks to address the challenges of water scarcity in agricultural areas and promote the long-term sustainability of our water resources.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help farmers implement water-saving technologies and practices on their land. This could include things like drip irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, and cover crops. By encouraging farmers to use water more efficiently, the bill aims to reduce the overall amount of water used in agriculture and help ensure a sustainable water supply for future generations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve water infrastructure in rural areas, such as funding for the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and reservoirs. This is intended to help ensure that farmers have access to an adequate water supply for their crops, even during times of drought or other water shortages. Overall, the Water for Conservation and Farming Act is aimed at promoting sustainable water use in agriculture and helping to ensure that farmers have access to the water they need to grow their crops. By encouraging water conservation and efficiency measures, the bill seeks to address the challenges of water scarcity in agricultural areas and promote the long-term sustainability of our water resources.
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Current Status of Bill S 2102
Bill S 2102 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill S 2102 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023. Bill S 2102's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2102
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2102
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Aquatic ecology
- Birds
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Dams and canals
- Ecology
- Farmland
- Fishes
- Government trust funds
- Hunting and fishing
- Lakes and rivers
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Oregon
- Outdoor recreation
- Water resources funding
- Water storage
- Water use and supply
- Watersheds
- Wetlands
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2102
Water for Conservation and Farming Act
Water for Conservation and Farming Act
A bill to provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability.
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