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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill expands federal dam rehabilitation funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to include dams built under the 1894 Carey Act. These are historical irrigation dams in western states that were developed to reclaim arid lands for agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Western states with aging Carey Act dams (primarily Idaho, Wyoming, and other western states) benefit by gaining access to federal funds for dam rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement. Agricultural irrigators who depend on these dams for water supply benefit from improved infrastructure reliability. Rural communities that rely on these water systems gain infrastructure investment.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No new costs or restrictions are imposed. The bill simply expands eligibility for existing appropriated funds. Federal taxpayers indirectly bear the cost through the use of already-appropriated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes use of IIJA Section 40901(2)(B) funds for Carey Act dam projects
- Requires Secretary of Interior to first ensure other eligible dams have received necessary funding
- Requires Secretary to confirm remaining funds are available before funding Carey Act projects
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dam rehabilitation funding to include historical Carey Act irrigation dams in western states
Key Policy Areas
Water Resources, Infrastructure, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
Expands Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dam rehabilitation funding to include historical Carey Act irrigation dams in western states
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Eligibility of Carey Act Projects
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Western states with Carey Act dams
- Agricultural irrigators
- Rural water users
- Dam construction/rehabilitation contractors
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal taxpayers (indirect, via existing appropriations)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Section 4 of the Act of August 18, 1894 (43 U.S.C. 641; 28 Stat. 422, chapter 301), which authorized western states to reclaim arid lands through irrigation projects
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