HB 1233

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 3, 2025

An Act Creating the Department of Water Resources Defining Its Power and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill proposes to create a new Department of Water Resources that will become the single government agency in charge of planning, regulating, and managing all water‑related services and infrastructure, taking over functions from several existing bodies.

Government AdministrationEnvironment and Natural ResourcesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Jefferson Khonghun
RepresentativeZambales, 1st District
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