Bill · S. 1570· Senate(119-S-1570)
Help Hoover Dam Act
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 5/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Help Hoover Dam Act," seeks to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act. It aims to provide the Secretary of the Interior with the authority to spend money from the Colorado River Dam fund. This includes funds recovered on a non-reimbursable basis, such as those in account XXXR5656P1. The authorized funds can be used for various activities within the Boulder Canyon Project at Hoover Dam. These activities include operations, maintenance, investigations, cleanup, and capital improvements. The Secretary must consult with Boulder Canyon Project contractors regarding these expenditures.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The bill authorizes cleanup actions which can improve the environmental state of the Hoover Dam area.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+1
Maintaining hydro-electric infrastructure like Hoover Dam supports renewable energy stability.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The bill enhances the Secretary's ability to manage and maintain the land used for Hoover Dam operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded use of funds for dam infrastructure: The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to use moneys for operations, maintenance, investigation, cleanup actions, and capital improvements (Section 2). This could ensure the continued functionality and safety of the Hoover Dam and its surrounding lands.
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Resource availability for project needs: By allowing the expenditure of moneys recovered on a non-reimbursable basis, including account XXXR5656P1, the bill provides a mechanism to fund authorized activities within the Boulder Canyon Project (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Land Management+1Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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