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Legislative Hearing on Four Federal Water and Energy Bills

Original title: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4219, to Establish the Southwestern Power Administration Fund, and for Other Purposes, " Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act"; H.R. 5770, to Reauthorize Certain United States Geological Survey Water Data Enhancement Programs, "Water Data Improvement Act"; H.R. 6107, to Amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to Authorize Certain Extraordinary Operation and Maintenance Work for Urban Canals of Concern, "Urban Canal Modernization Act"; and H.R. 6127, to Provide for the Standardization, Consolidation, and Publication of Data Relating to Public Outdoor Recreational Use of Federal Waterways Among Federal Land and Water Management Agencies, and for Other Purposes, "Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act", or "Mapwaters Act"

November 14, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing initiates the formal review process for four bills that could change how federal water data is managed, how urban canals are maintained, and how the public accesses information about federal recreational waterways.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Southwestern Power Administration

The agency would be subject to new funding mechanisms if H.R. 4219 is enacted.

United States Geological Survey

The agency would have its water data programs reauthorized under H.R. 5770.

Urban canal operators

These entities would be eligible for new maintenance authorizations under H.R. 6107.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 14, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a held to discuss four proposed bills concerning the Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Geological Survey water data, urban canal maintenance, and public access to federal waterway data.

Key Facts

  • H.R. 4219 proposes the creation of a dedicated fund for the Southwestern Power Administration.
  • H.R. 5770 seeks to reauthorize existing water data enhancement programs managed by the U.S. Geological Survey.
  • H.R. 6107 proposes amendments to the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to allow for extraordinary maintenance on urban canals.
  • H.R. 6127 aims to standardize and consolidate data regarding public recreational use of federal waterways across multiple agencies.

Why It Matters

The hearing initiates the formal review process for four bills that could change how federal water data is managed, how urban canals are maintained, and how the public accesses information about federal recreational waterways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is a formal step in the legislative process to review and discuss the merits and details of four specific bills before they can move forward.
Do these bills change current laws?
Yes, they propose creating new funds, reauthorizing existing programs, amending previous land management acts, and standardizing federal data collection.

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Focus on Data Standardization

Two of the four bills (H.R. 5770 and H.R. 6127) focus specifically on improving or standardizing federal water-related data, suggesting a committee priority on data management.

United States Geological Survey

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Geological Survey“Subject of H.R. 5770”Map →
organizationSouthwestern Power Administration“Subject of H.R. 4219”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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