California New River Restoration Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-491| House
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Juan Vargas
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
California New River Restoration Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. The river starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea. In carrying out the program, the EPA must implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council and provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Environmental Protection
Aquatic ecologyCaliforniaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoOutdoor recreationWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection
California New River Restoration Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-491| House
| Updated: 2/18/2021
California New River Restoration Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. The river starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea. In carrying out the program, the EPA must implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council and provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Juan Vargas
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Aquatic ecologyCaliforniaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionInternational organizations and cooperationLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoOutdoor recreationWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection