To establish the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term approved plan means any plan for management of the Watershed— that has been approved by a Federal, regional, State, Tribal, or local governmental entity, including State, creates new York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, and creates new York-New Jersey watershed restoration grant program. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, appropriations, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates definitions In this Act: The term approved plan means any plan for management of the Watershed— that has been approved by a Federal, regional, State, Tribal, or local governmental entity, including State...
- Creates new York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program.
- Creates new York-New Jersey watershed restoration grant program.
- Requires annual reports Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including a...
- Creates authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029, of which not more than 5 percent shall be...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term approved plan means any plan for management of the Watershed— that has been approved by a Federal, regional, State, Tribal, or local governmental entity, including State, creates new York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, and creates new York-New Jersey watershed restoration grant program.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term approved plan means any plan for management of the Watershed— that has been approved by a Federal, regional, State, Tribal, or local governmental entity, including State, creates new York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, and creates new York-New Jersey watershed restoration grant program.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Booker (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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