Legislative Hearing on Three Federal Water and Energy Bills
June 14, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the legal and financial framework for Western water infrastructure, which impacts how water is managed, stored, and paid for across the region.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Bureau of Reclamation
The agency's jurisdictional authority and funding programs are the subject of the proposed legislation.
Western water contractors
Contractors may be affected by changes to contract prepayment authority under H.R. 3675.
Last recorded activity June 14, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- H.R. 1607 aims to clarify federal jurisdiction over pumped storage development projects managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
- H.R. 3027 proposes the reauthorization of funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program.
- H.R. 3675 proposes amendments to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act.
- H.R. 3675 seeks to extend specific contract prepayment authority for water infrastructure projects.
Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the legal and financial framework for Western water infrastructure, which impacts how water is managed, stored, and paid for across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does H.R. 3675 change?
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Focus on Western Water Infrastructure
The grouping of these three bills indicates a legislative focus on streamlining financial and jurisdictional aspects of Western water management.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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