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Western Water Infrastructure: More Water and Enhanced Safety

This act increases funding for water projects like storage, desalination, and wastewater treatment, aiming to improve access to drinking and agricultural water. It also allocates funds for repairing aging water infrastructure, enhancing safety and reliability of water supply for citizens.
Key points
Increased Funding for Water Programs: Significantly more money for water storage, desalination, and wastewater reuse projects, potentially improving water availability in arid regions.
Repair of Aging Infrastructure: Allocation of $5 billion for rehabilitation and replacement of old dams and water systems, reducing failure risks and improving safety.
Improved Reservoir Sediment Management: New programs to remove sediment from reservoirs, increasing their capacity and efficiency in water delivery.
Greater Transparency and Oversight: Introduction of annual reports to Congress detailing recommended water projects, ensuring more control over public spending.
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Print number: 117_S_2185
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Western Water Infrastructure Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Funding for Water Programs: Significantly more money for water storage, desalination, and wastewater reuse projects, potentially improving water availability in arid regions.
  • Repair of Aging Infrastructure: Allocation of $5 billion for rehabilitation and replacement of old dams and water systems, reducing failure risks and improving safety.
  • Improved Reservoir Sediment Management: New programs to remove sediment from reservoirs, increasing their capacity and efficiency in water delivery.
  • Greater Transparency and Oversight: Introduction of annual reports to Congress detailing recommended water projects, ensuring more control over public spending.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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