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Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act

USA116th CongressS-4530| Senate 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act This bill establishes the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program within the Department of the Interior to improve snowpack measurement in particular watersheds. Further, the Bureau of Reclamation must incorporate, to the greatest extent practicable, information from emerging technologies for snowpack measurement when determining water supply forecasts or allocations to federal water contractors.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5410)
Sep 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8041
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5410)


  • September 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8041
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8041: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAtmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyHydrology and hydrographyLakes and riversWater resources fundingWatershedsWater use and supply

Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act

USA116th CongressS-4530| Senate 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act This bill establishes the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program within the Department of the Interior to improve snowpack measurement in particular watersheds. Further, the Bureau of Reclamation must incorporate, to the greatest extent practicable, information from emerging technologies for snowpack measurement when determining water supply forecasts or allocations to federal water contractors.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5410)
Sep 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8041
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5410)


  • September 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8041
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8041: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAtmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyHydrology and hydrographyLakes and riversWater resources fundingWatershedsWater use and supply