H.R. 491 · 117th Congress
California New River Restoration Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Juan Vargas
- Introduced
- 2021-01-25
- Latest action
- 2021-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Summary
California New River Restoration Act of 2021
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a California New River restoration program for the New River. The river starts in Mexicali, Mexico, flows north into the United States through Calexico, passes through the Imperial Valley, and drains into the Salton Sea.
In carrying out the program, the EPA must implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council and provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and protection activities.