HR 8676 · 117th Congress · Water Resources Development

Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-08-05· Sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.(2022-08-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act of 2022 This bill provides support for restoring the Salton Sea in California. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation must establish a program to provide for water quality improvements, dust mitigation, and environmental restoration at the Salton Sea. The Department of the Interior must, in coordination with efforts by California, engage in activities to improve dust control and habitat conservation. Interior must also establish a Salton Sea Council to coordinate and expedite various Salton Sea projects.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]CA