HB 9160

House·20th Congress·Filed May 7, 2026

An Act Establishing a National Groundwater Preservation and Management Program, Providing for the Sustainable Use, Protection, and Restoration of Groundwater Resources, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would create a national program to monitor, protect, and restore groundwater, coordinating national agencies and local governments, and offering incentives for sustainable water use.

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Author · Representative

Eric L. OlivarezReceipts →

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HB09160 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Establishing a National Groundwater Preservation and Management Program, Providing for the Sustainable Use, Protection, and Restoration of Groundwater Resources, and for Other Purposes

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