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Watershed Results Act
4/8/2026, 3:43 PM
Summary of Bill S 1242
Bill 119 s 1242, also known as the Watershed Pilots Authorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to give the Secretary of the Interior the authority to conduct watershed pilots. These pilots are designed to test and evaluate different approaches to managing and protecting watersheds, which are crucial for ensuring clean water and healthy ecosystems.
The bill outlines the specific goals of the watershed pilots, which include improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem health, and promoting sustainable water management practices. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and local stakeholders in carrying out these pilots.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the watershed pilots, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the process. It also authorizes funding for these pilots, although the specific amount is not specified in the bill itself. Overall, Bill 119 s 1242 seeks to empower the Secretary of the Interior to explore innovative solutions for watershed management and protection, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of our nation's water resources.
The bill outlines the specific goals of the watershed pilots, which include improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem health, and promoting sustainable water management practices. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and local stakeholders in carrying out these pilots.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the watershed pilots, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the process. It also authorizes funding for these pilots, although the specific amount is not specified in the bill itself. Overall, Bill 119 s 1242 seeks to empower the Secretary of the Interior to explore innovative solutions for watershed management and protection, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of our nation's water resources.
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Current Status of Bill S 1242
Bill S 1242 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill S 1242 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 1, 2025. Bill S 1242's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of March 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1242
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 1242
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1242
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out watershed pilots, and for other purposes.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out watershed pilots, and for other purposes.
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