Q GEOG 440-540 - Legislation 1. GovTrack (http://www.govtrack.us/) is a free web based tool, designed to track activities in the U.S. Congress. I would like you to use this tool to track the status of water-related federal legislation: A. Go to http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billsearch.xpd B. Look around and see how this page can be utilized. C. At “Search” write “water.” D. Find a water-related bill that is of interest to you or that you believe will have a significant impact on some level. This bill must have had its “last action” in 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022. E. Answer the following questions: Questions Answers a. What is the number and title of this bill? b. What is the status of this bill? c. Does this bill amend an existing law? i. If so, which law? ii. What is the objective and goal of this law? iii. Why did it need to be amended? d. What is this bill’s purpose? i. Do you believe this bill could/will be effective (Yes or No) ii. If so why, and if not why not? (A detailed explanation is needed here, provide supporting information and references that justify your response). e. If applicable, what is the associated cost? i. Are you or would you be prepared to pay more when/if this bill is enacted into law? (A detailed explanation is needed here).