H.R. 7872 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
H.R. 7872 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Apr 5, 2024, sponsored by John R. Curtis with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 118-183
What it does
Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act This act modifies the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program to increase the federal cost share of salinity control projects that reduce the salt load in the Colorado River and other waters in the basin.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Curtis (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-183. (Dec 23, 2024)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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