RENEW WIIN Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2021)
Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act or the RENEW WIIN Act
This bill extends the authority of certain federal agencies to provide support for western water infrastructure and extends consultation requirements concerning projects in California.
Specifically, the bill extends through 2031 the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to provide support for federal or state-led water storage projects in certain western states. It also extends provisions specific to California, including drought relief and the operations of the Central Valley Project (a hydropower and water management project in California that is operated by Reclamation).
Further, the bill extends through 2036 consultation requirements concerning biological assessments and the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project in California.
What just happenedFeb 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2021
- Feb 23, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House