This bill increases federal funding for the Las Vegas Wash program, a water management project in Nevada that addresses flood control, water quality, and ecosystem restoration in the Las Vegas area. Specifically, it raises the authorized funding ceiling from $40 million to $65 million, providing an additional $25 million for the program. The bill affects residents and businesses in the Las Vegas region who benefit from flood protection and environmental improvements along the wash, as well as federal water resources management priorities in the Southwest. The legislation modifies the existing Water Resources Development Act of 2000 and was introduced by Nevada Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen in December 2023. No specific timeline for implementation or spending is outlined in the bill itself.
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