Bill · H.R. 132· House(119-HR-132)
Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Boebert
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act," aims to amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. Its primary purpose is to extend certain contract prepayment authority. The legislation specifically addresses how offsets and water storage accounts are handled. It modifies existing language regarding project-specific statutes and the General Reclamation Fund.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Providing extended prepayment authority for water storage accounts helps secure water infrastructure essential for agricultural operations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill extends prepayment authority which can accelerate revenue collection for water infrastructure projects.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill provides more flexible financial structures for water contracts which can benefit agricultural and water-dependent businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Prepayment Authority: By amending Section 4013 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, the bill extends the authority related to contract prepayments. This change is intended to allow for certain financial structures regarding water infrastructure.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 1/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado