HB 3479

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 11, 2025

An Act Establishing the National Framework for Water Resource Management and Creating the Department of Water Resources and the Water Regulatory Commission, Defining Their Mandate, Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill creates a new Department of Water Resources to plan and manage all water resources, and a Water Regulatory Commission to license and oversee water service providers, aiming for universal, affordable, and sustainable water access.

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Author · Representative

Adrian Salceda
RepresentativeAlbay, 3rd District
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HB 679· Filed Jul 1, 2025
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HB 1189· Filed Jul 3, 2025
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HB 6789· Filed Dec 10, 2025
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