HR 5629 · 114th Congress · Environmental Protection

California New River Restoration Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-07-06· Sponsored by Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.(2016-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] California New River Restoration Act of 2016 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the river that starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea. In carrying out the program, the EPA must: (1) adopt a New River-wide strategy, and (2) provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]CA