HR9444FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Funding Increase for Salton Sea Research

Original title: To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for the Salton Sea Research Project.

August 30, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would authorize a $287 million increase in federal spending capacity for environmental research and restoration projects specifically targeting the Salton Sea, impacting regional water management and ecological stability.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Salton Sea Research Project

The project's authorized federal funding limit is increased by $287 million.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes increasing the authorized federal funding for the Salton Sea Research Project from $13 million to $300 million. The additional funds are intended to support ongoing research and management efforts at the Salton Sea.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is this bill authorizing for the Salton Sea?

The bill authorizes a total of $300,000,000 for the Salton Sea Research Project, replacing the previous authorization of $13,000,000.

What is the current status of this bill?

As of August 30, 2024, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Significant Funding Increase

The bill proposes a more than 20-fold increase in the authorized funding for the Salton Sea Research Project.

Salton Sea Research Project

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Natural Resources“Bill referred to this committee”Map →

bill_numberReclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992“The Act being amended”Map →

otherSalton Sea Research Project“The project receiving increased funding”Map →

personMr. Ruiz“Introduced the bill”Map →

other118th Congress“Congress session”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →

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