Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources (WATER) Data Improvement Act
Sponsored By: Representative Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Became Law
Summary
This law modernizes and expands the Federal Priority Streamgage Program to strengthen national water monitoring and data sharing.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal streamgage program updated with funding
The law renames and updates the federal priority streamgage program and network. Tribes and Tribal lands can take part. The program now tracks precipitation, streamflow, and water quality. Priorities come from regular federal feedback, not a one-time review. Congress authorizes $4 million each year for fiscal years 2023 through 2028, and key dates now run through 2028.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
AZ • R
Sponsored 9/27/2023
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 4/11/2024
Roll Call Votes
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