H.R. 6297 would enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editClimate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act - Requires the wiki and beAdministrator of the firstEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and provide funding for a detailed summaryprogram of directed and applied research, to be conducted through a nonprofit water research foundation and sponsored by drinking water utilities, to assist suppliers of drinking water in adapting to the bill!)effects of climate change.

Requires research areas to include: (1) water quality and quantity impacts and solutions; (2) impacts on groundwater supplies from carbon sequestration; (3) infrastructure impacts and solutions; (4) desalination, water reuse, and alternative supply technologies; (5) energy efficiency and greenhouse gas minimization; (6) regional and hydrological basin cooperative water management solutions; (7) utilities management, decision support systems, and water management models; (8) greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy demand management; (9) water conservation and demand management; and (10) communications, education, and public acceptance.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008:7/14/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on ScienceEnergy and Technology.Environment.
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== Points in Favor ==

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