S-4236 : Still Just a Bill

Water Data Act

This bill requires federal departments and agencies involved in water resources management to jointly develop and implement a National Water Data Framework and establish an interagency council, advisory committee, and grant program. This bill also requires the Department of the Interior to develop and implement an integrated water resources management plan (i.e., the Basin Plan) for the Rio Grande Basin and reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program for Rio Grande Pueblos tribes.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-05-25CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.Senate
2022-05-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2022-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Water Resources Development
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  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Advisory bodies
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Colorado
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Infrastructure development
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Lakes and rivers
  • New Mexico
  • Performance measurement
  • Public-private cooperation
  • State and local government operations
  • Texas
  • Water resources funding
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply
  • Watersheds

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