To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to San Francisco Bay restoration, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 1382
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1382CaliforniaIntergovernmental relations
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to San Francisco Bay restoration, and for other purposes.
INTRO FEB 14· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it changes how federal money is distributed for a major environmental effort: cleaning up and restoring the San Francisco Bay. By offering more ways to fund projects, it could make it easier for various groups to participate in restoration efforts, potentially speeding up environmental improvements that benefit local wildlife and human health.
However, it also introduces new restrictions, specifically preventing organizations with ties to certain 'foreign countries of concern' from receiving funds. This adds a layer of national security or foreign policy consideration to environmental funding. If this bill passes, it could mean more flexible and potentially more widespread participation in Bay restoration, but with tighter controls on who receives the money and a requirement for local funding contributions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expands the types of funding mechanisms available for the San Francisco Bay restoration program beyond just grants, to include cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, contracts, and other funding types.
This allows for greater flexibility in how funds are distributed and can involve a wider range of partners in restoration projects.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a cost-sharing requirement for non-federal entities, stating that federal funding cannot exceed 75% of a project's total cost, meaning at least 25% must come from non-federal sources.
This ensures that local and other non-federal partners also contribute financially to restoration efforts, sharing the burden and demonstrating local commitment.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits any non-federal entity from receiving federal funding if they are based in, headquartered in, or have an agreement with a 'foreign country of concern'.
This provision introduces a national security or foreign policy consideration into environmental funding, limiting potential partners based on their international affiliations.
This bill matters because it changes how federal money is distributed for a major environmental effort: cleaning up and restoring the San Francisco Bay. By offering more ways to fund projects, it could make it easier for various groups to participate in restoration efforts, potentially speeding up environmental improvements that benefit local wildlife and human health.
However, it also introduces new restrictions, specifically preventing organizations with ties to certain 'foreign countries of concern' from receiving funds. This adds a layer of national security or foreign policy consideration to environmental funding. If this bill passes, it could mean more flexible and potentially more widespread participation in Bay restoration, but with tighter controls on who receives the money and a requirement for local funding contributions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expands the types of funding mechanisms available for the San Francisco Bay restoration program beyond just grants, to include cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, contracts, and other funding types.
This allows for greater flexibility in how funds are distributed and can involve a wider range of partners in restoration projects.
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Establishes a cost-sharing requirement for non-federal entities, stating that federal funding cannot exceed 75% of a project's total cost, meaning at least 25% must come from non-federal sources.
This ensures that local and other non-federal partners also contribute financially to restoration efforts, sharing the burden and demonstrating local commitment.
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Prohibits any non-federal entity from receiving federal funding if they are based in, headquartered in, or have an agreement with a 'foreign country of concern'.
This provision introduces a national security or foreign policy consideration into environmental funding, limiting potential partners based on their international affiliations.
GLOSSARY
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Federal Water Pollution Control Act
A major federal law in the United States that governs water pollution. It aims to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
San Francisco Bay restoration
Efforts to clean up, protect, and restore the environmental health and natural habitats of the San Francisco Bay estuary system.
Cooperative agreement
A legal instrument where the federal government transfers money to a non-federal entity to carry out a public purpose, and there is substantial involvement between the federal agency and the recipient during the project.
Interagency agreement
A formal written understanding or contract between two or more government agencies to work together on a specific project or to provide services to each other.
Estuary Partnership
A specific organization or program (often referred to within the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as the 'San Francisco Estuary Partnership') that coordinates efforts to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.
Non-federal entity
Any organization or group that is not part of the federal government, such as state or local government agencies, non-profit organizations, universities, or private companies.
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTS
FEB 26, 25
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
COMMITTEE
FEB 26, 25
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
FEB 26, 25
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 13.
COMMITTEE
FEB 15, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
A country that the U.S. government has identified as posing a specific national security risk or other serious concern, as defined by a separate federal law (42 U.S.C. 19237 in this case).
