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Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

USA117th CongressS-2693| Senate 
| Updated: 10/18/2022
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026. The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

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Jun 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3877
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282-6283)
May 25, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Oct 18, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment. With written report No. 117-182.
Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
  • June 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3877
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282-6283)


  • May 25, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • October 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment. With written report No. 117-182.


  • October 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3877: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
Air qualityCaliforniaLakes and riversOutdoor recreationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWater resources fundingWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

USA117th CongressS-2693| Senate 
| Updated: 10/18/2022
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026. The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3877
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282-6283)
May 25, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Oct 18, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment. With written report No. 117-182.
Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
  • June 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3877
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282-6283)


  • May 25, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • October 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment. With written report No. 117-182.


  • October 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3877: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityCaliforniaLakes and riversOutdoor recreationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWater resources fundingWildlife conservation and habitat protection