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Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act
3/12/2024, 7:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 2161
Bill 118 s 2161, also known as the Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of declining water conveyance capacity in canals throughout the United States.
The bill specifically focuses on improving the infrastructure and maintenance of canals to ensure that they are able to effectively transport water to where it is needed. This is particularly important in areas that rely on canals for irrigation, flood control, and other water management purposes.
If passed, the Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act would allocate funding for the rehabilitation and modernization of canal systems, as well as for research and development of new technologies to improve water conveyance efficiency. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of these efforts. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that canals remain a reliable and efficient means of transporting water, benefiting both agricultural and urban communities that rely on them for water management.
The bill specifically focuses on improving the infrastructure and maintenance of canals to ensure that they are able to effectively transport water to where it is needed. This is particularly important in areas that rely on canals for irrigation, flood control, and other water management purposes.
If passed, the Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act would allocate funding for the rehabilitation and modernization of canal systems, as well as for research and development of new technologies to improve water conveyance efficiency. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of these efforts. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that canals remain a reliable and efficient means of transporting water, benefiting both agricultural and urban communities that rely on them for water management.
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Current Status of Bill S 2161
Bill S 2161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2161 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2161'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 2161
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 2161
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- California
- Dams and canals
- Earth sciences
- Intergovernmental relations
- Lakes and rivers
- State and local government operations
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2161
Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act
Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act
A bill to provide financial assistance for projects to address certain subsidence impacts in the State of California, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2161
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