H.R. 737 – RENEW WIIN Act

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The RENEW WIIN Act extends the authority of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016, giving California more time to use its water infrastructure programs. It pushes key deadlines forward by ten years, allowing continued operational flexibility and drought‑relief projects. The changes mainly affect federal water projects and funding that serve California’s water needs.

Key Provisions

Extends the deadline in section 4007(i) from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2031.
Changes the date in section 4013 from five years after enactment to December 31, 2031.
Updates the timeline in paragraph (1) of section 4013 from ten years after enactment to December 31, 2036.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

February 23, 2021

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Introduced in House

February 2, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

February 2, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

February 23, 2021

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Rep. David G. ValadaoR-CA-21 · May 14, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the worsening drought conditions in California. Farmers and producers in California grow more than one-third of the vegetables and two-thirds of the…

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 2, 2021

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117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 737

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 2, 2021

Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Garcia of California, Mr. Issa, Mrs. Kim of California, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Obernolte, and Mrs. Steel) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act or the RENEW WIIN Act.

2.

Extension of authority

Subtitle J of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114–322) is amended—

(1)

in section 4007 (43 U.S.C. 390(b) note), in subsection (i), by striking January 1, 2021 and inserting January 1, 2031; and

(2)

in section 4013 (43 U.S.C. 390(b) note)—

(A)

in the first sentence, by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of its enactment and inserting December 31, 2031; and

(B)

in paragraph (1), by striking 10 years after the date of its enactment and inserting on December 31, 2036.