Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2023
This bill establishes the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program to improve coordination among federal agencies for projects benefiting urban communities near waterways. It directly affects overburdened or economically distressed urban areas by designating specific "partnership locations" where local "Urban Waters ambassadors" coordinate federal support for projects like habitat restoration, water quality improvements, and community engagement. Key mechanisms include authorizing $10 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 to fund local projects, creating a federal Steering Committee to guide priorities, and establishing a Learning Network to share best practices across communities. The program requires agencies like EPA, Interior, and Agriculture to jointly support these efforts using existing authorities and funding.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 25, 2023
Last action Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
Jul 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Appropriations, 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.
lower
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
P
Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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