Summary
This bill authorizes funding for the federal government’s major water infrastructure and energy programs for the 2022 fiscal year. It provides the budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects, while also funding the Bureau of Reclamation’s water management efforts in the Western United States.
For the average citizen, this legislation supports the reliability of the national power grid, funds research into renewable energy and fossil fuel management, and maintains the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile and waste disposal sites. Additionally, the bill invests in local infrastructure by providing resources for dam safety, harbor dredging, and emergency coastal repairs to protect communities from natural disasters.
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