Recent Federal Bills

Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.

would authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works. 

would establish the Integrated Water Management Federal Leadership Committee and provide for improved drought resilience and dam safety. 

would authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act

would prohibit the use of amounts from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to implement a certain record of decision.

would amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

would amend Pub. L. No. 89-108 to modify the authorization of appropriations for state and tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies. 

would amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. 

would amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed. 

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and Smith River system in the state of Montana as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

would 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.