Last week, California Representatives Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) and Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) introduced the California New River Restoration Act, which would require the United States Environmental Protection Agency to establish the California New River Restoration Program. Once enacted, the program will provide grants and technical assistance for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies for the New River in Imperial County. In the 116th Congress, language from The California New River Restoration Act, was included as an amendment to the Invest in America Act.