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MI HR0174
Resolution
Status
10/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Latanya Garrett
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to increase federal funding for Michigan's Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water Revolving Fund to address aging water infrastructure.
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Cites EPA findings that $682.3 billion in water and drinking water infrastructure improvements are needed through 2030 to expand, restore, and replace deteriorating systems.
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Notes that federal water infrastructure investment of $1 billion creates approximately 26,000 jobs and addresses challenges from climate change impacts including droughts, flooding, and rainfall changes.
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Urges the President and Congress to cooperate with Michigan state leadership to develop solutions promoting water infrastructure access and investment while addressing threats to clean water delivery.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that increases funding for critical investments to improve aging water infrastructure and to urge the President and Congress of the United States to work cooperatively with the state on promoting access to clean water and key investments in water infrastructure.
President of the United States
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources
10/22/2015