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Western Water Infrastructure Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2185| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2021
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Western Water Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes and modifies certain Bureau of Reclamation programs related to water storage, eligible desalination projects, and reclamation and reuse of wastewater and groundwater in western states. Also, Reclamation must (1) develop a sediment management plan for their reservoirs upon request by project beneficiaries; (2) perform enhanced inspections for aging infrastructure to ensure their safe operation upon request by the owner or operator; and (3) carry out activities to reduce or eliminate certain rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement needs of Reclamation.
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Jun 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Western Water Infrastructure Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2185| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2021
Western Water Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes and modifies certain Bureau of Reclamation programs related to water storage, eligible desalination projects, and reclamation and reuse of wastewater and groundwater in western states. Also, Reclamation must (1) develop a sediment management plan for their reservoirs upon request by project beneficiaries; (2) perform enhanced inspections for aging infrastructure to ensure their safe operation upon request by the owner or operator; and (3) carry out activities to reduce or eliminate certain rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement needs of Reclamation.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted