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A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.
7/10/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4644
Bill 118 s 4644, also known as the Stormwater Management Funding Increase Act, aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide additional funding for stormwater management in Atlanta, Georgia. The bill recognizes the importance of effectively managing stormwater to prevent flooding, protect water quality, and promote sustainable development in the city.
The proposed legislation seeks to allocate more resources towards improving Atlanta's stormwater infrastructure, including the construction of new stormwater management facilities, the implementation of green infrastructure projects, and the maintenance of existing stormwater systems. By increasing funding for these initiatives, the bill aims to enhance the city's resilience to extreme weather events and mitigate the impacts of urbanization on water resources.
In addition to addressing stormwater management in Atlanta, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to water resources development. These may include measures to improve water quality, protect aquatic ecosystems, and support sustainable water use practices in the region. Overall, the Stormwater Management Funding Increase Act represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing challenges of stormwater management in Atlanta and promote responsible stewardship of water resources in the area. If passed, the bill has the potential to benefit the city's residents, businesses, and environment by enhancing the effectiveness of stormwater management efforts and promoting long-term sustainability.
The proposed legislation seeks to allocate more resources towards improving Atlanta's stormwater infrastructure, including the construction of new stormwater management facilities, the implementation of green infrastructure projects, and the maintenance of existing stormwater systems. By increasing funding for these initiatives, the bill aims to enhance the city's resilience to extreme weather events and mitigate the impacts of urbanization on water resources.
In addition to addressing stormwater management in Atlanta, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to water resources development. These may include measures to improve water quality, protect aquatic ecosystems, and support sustainable water use practices in the region. Overall, the Stormwater Management Funding Increase Act represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing challenges of stormwater management in Atlanta and promote responsible stewardship of water resources in the area. If passed, the bill has the potential to benefit the city's residents, businesses, and environment by enhancing the effectiveness of stormwater management efforts and promoting long-term sustainability.
Current Status of Bill S 4644
Bill S 4644 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill S 4644 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024. Bill S 4644's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of July 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4644
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 4644
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4644
A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4644
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