Water Conservation Economic Adjustment Act
The Water Conservation Economic Adjustment Act amends an existing federal economic development program to provide assistance to communities facing water shortages caused by drought and extreme heat. It adds a new funding category allowing regional economies to receive support for reducing industrial water use that depletes local supplies and upgrading water infrastructure. This change directly affects areas experiencing climate-driven water scarcity, enabling them to adapt their water management practices without creating new programs. The bill modifies an existing law to expand eligibility for assistance, focusing on practical solutions for water conservation and infrastructure resilience.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 31, 2024
Last action Feb 1, 2024
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Feb 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jan 31, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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
Jan 31, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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