Wiin act s 612
WIIN ACT S 612 PLUS
The bill updates some water storage and delivery projects and provides some flexibility to some states to get water to struggling farmers in rural communities,” Walmsley explained.Īlso in the plus column for the legislation, according to Walmsley, it gets Congress back into a two-year cycle of considering WRDA legislation, ensuring proper congressional oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers and reasserting Congress’ role in addressing water infrastructure needs. “Part of the bill’s natural resources title aims to bring some relief to the West, where farmers, ranchers and many others have been confronted with serious drought conditions. The WRDA title of the bill also authorizes projects included in the Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Reports received since the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014.Īnother of the bill’s three titles addresses the drought in California and elsewhere in the West. Also included is a new provision ensuring that each year, the revenues that go to harbor maintenance will be at least 103 percent of the previous year’s amount. Title: A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical. The federal share previously dropped to 50 percent when new construction went deeper than 45 feet. Title: Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. 612) Title I Water Resources Development Act 2016 Water resource infrastructure Title II Water and Waste Act 2016 Safe Drinking Water Act and Solid Waste Disposal Act (Coal Combustion) Economically distressed communities and the prevention of lead contamination and other public health concerns Title III Natural Resources California water supplies Tribal water rights settlements. Included in the legislation is a 75 percent federal share on harbor-deepening projects up to 50 feet. TAXES: Repealing the Estate Tax Needs Your Support!Īndrew Walmsley, American Farm Bureau Federation transportation specialist.RURAL BROADBAND: Ask Congress to expand rural access to broadband service.TAXES: Protect Stepped-Up Basis for American Family Farms! WIIN Act (Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation) To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
2022 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference.Protecting Family Farms Through Stepped-Up Basis.Drought and Responsible Water Management.