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By Kitty Felde
After the collapse of secret negotiations that sought to change federal policy to send more water to Central Valley farmers, California's Republican lawmakers have come up with Plan B: a completely new water bill.
It's an early sign of the rising power of Republicans who will control both the Senate and the House in January.
Washington, DC – Last night, Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) joined Rep. David Valadao (CA-21), with the support of California House Republicans, in introducing water legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at providing short-term relief from California’s water crisis.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) today spoke in support of a measure that would accelerate the development of new surface water storage facilities, including Sites Reservoir in Northern California. H.R. 5412, sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA), streamlines the Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study process for surface water storage facilities by putting hard deadlines on study completion and authorizing construction of projects that are found feasible.
Reps. LaMalfa & Garamendi Announce Bill to Build Sites Reservoir, Increase California’s Water Supply
Maxwell, CA – Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) and John Garamendi (D-CA-03) were joined today by local elected officials, water agencies, farmers and construction workers to announce a bill authorizing construction of Sites Reservoir in Northern California. Once built, Sites Reservoir will generate 1.9 million acre feet of new water storage for California, which still relies upon a water supply system designed decades ago for a much smaller population. The bill is the only bipartisan measure in Congress addressing California’s water crisis.
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For Immediate Release February 11, 2014 |
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Washington, DC – Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) today released the following statement on the introduction of a bill by Senator Feinstein intended to address California’s ongoing drought conditions: | |
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For Immediate Release February 5, 2014 |
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Washington, DC – Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) today voted in favor of a water resources reform measure that streamlines environmental regulations, puts hard deadlines on studies and caps project review costs. The measure, H.R. 3080, passed on a 417-3 vote and will now be considered in a conference committee with the Senate. |
Washington, DC – Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) voted in favor of a measure he cosponsored to ease environmental red tape for new hydroelectric projects. Introduced with Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO), HR 678 eliminates the National Environmental Protection Act review process for small hydroelectric generators installed on man-made canals and pipelines operated by the Bureau of Reclamation.