OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Water Resources Research Amendments Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2781.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-04-22.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Reauthorization of funding for water resources research until 2025, potentially leading to innovations in water management.
- Introduction of a matching fund requirement for federal grants, increasing local involvement.
- Mandatory evaluation of research institutes every 5 years to ensure effective use of public funds.
- Requirement for reporting on institute compliance, enhancing oversight of expenditures.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.