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Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act

1/2/2025, 8:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 2514

Bill 118 s 2514, also known as the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of salinity control in the Colorado River, which is a major source of water for several states in the western United States.

The bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of salinity control projects along the Colorado River by providing funding for necessary infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. It also seeks to streamline the regulatory process for these projects in order to expedite their completion.

Additionally, the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of salinity control efforts, as well as for conducting research to identify new technologies and strategies for reducing salinity levels in the river. Overall, this bill is intended to protect the quality of water in the Colorado River and ensure that it remains a reliable source of water for the communities that depend on it. It has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.

Congressional Summary of S 2514

Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act

This bill modifies the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to increase the federal cost share of certain salinity control programs that reduce the salt load in the Colorado River and other waters in the basin.

Current Status of Bill S 2514

Bill S 2514 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 3, 2024. Bill S 2514 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2514's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2514

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
29
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2514

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2514

Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.

Comments

Elouise Rouse profile image

Elouise Rouse

497

1 year ago

I fully support this bill and believe it will have a positive impact. How will it affect us in the short term?

Ismael Henson profile image

Ismael Henson

442

1 year ago

This bill is a joke, it's gonna mess things up for all of us.