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Watershed Results Act

11/27/2024, 7:35 PM

Summary of Bill S 2169

Bill 118 s 2169, also known as the Watershed Results Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to improve the management and conservation of watersheds across the country. The bill focuses on promoting collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations, to achieve better outcomes for watershed health.

One of the key provisions of the Watershed Results Act is the establishment of a framework for setting goals and measuring progress in watershed management. This includes developing clear objectives for improving water quality, habitat restoration, and overall ecosystem health. The bill also emphasizes the importance of using science-based approaches to inform decision-making and prioritize actions that will have the greatest impact on watershed health.

Additionally, the Watershed Results Act calls for increased coordination and communication among stakeholders involved in watershed management. This includes promoting partnerships between government agencies, private landowners, and community organizations to leverage resources and expertise for more effective conservation efforts. Overall, the Watershed Results Act seeks to enhance the effectiveness of watershed management practices by promoting collaboration, setting clear goals, and using science-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes for water quality and ecosystem health. This legislation represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing our nation's watersheds and ensure the long-term sustainability of our natural resources.

Congressional Summary of S 2169

Watershed Results Act

This bill provides funding for the Department of the Interior to establish at least two and not more than five watershed pilot programs in certain states using pay-for-performance contracts. (Under the bill, a pay-for-performance contract is a contract to purchase successfully implemented outcomes at a negotiated per-unit price.)

Interior must designate a management team for each watershed pilot project. Each team must develop and implement a five-year plan for carrying out the applicable pilot.

Interior and the management team for each watershed pilot must use advance watershed analytics throughout the planning, implementation, measuring, and monitoring of projects within the pilot. This technical analysis must be conducted to identify quantifiable outcomes, costs, feasibility, and impacts of the projects before making funding available for a watershed pilot.

Further, Interior and the management team for a watershed pilot must set and publish minimum per-unit outcome prices. Interior must also enter into a pay-for-performance contract to achieve outcome-based goals described in the plan developed for the pilot.

Interior must submit specified annual and five-year reports to Congress.

Interior may approve the establishment of more than five projects if the congressional appropriations committees are notified. 

Current Status of Bill S 2169

Bill S 2169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2169 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2169's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2169

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2169

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Government studies and investigations
- Performance measurement
- Wages and earnings
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply
- Watersheds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2169

Watershed Results Act
Watershed Results Act
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out watershed pilots, and for other purposes.

Comments

Scarlet Benson profile image

Scarlet Benson

668

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're actually passing this crap. #ridiculous

Hezekiah Donovan profile image

Hezekiah Donovan

698

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is gonna pass, it's gonna mess everything up for me.

Paloma Strickland profile image

Paloma Strickland

806

1 year ago

I don't like this new bill, it will make things worse for us. Short term, it's gonna be a mess.

Alonso Callahan profile image

Alonso Callahan

701

1 year ago

I think this new bill is gonna help a lot of folks out there. It's gonna make a big difference in our communities. I'm excited to see how it all plays out in the long run.

Keyla McGuire profile image

Keyla McGuire

682

1 year ago

This bill is a joke, it's gonna mess everything up for us.