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        <text>Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4823-4824)</text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Natural Infrastructure Act of 2022</b></p> <p>This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to coordinate with the Forest Service on a program that supports the development and dissemination of research concerning natural infrastructure (i.e., constructed landscape features and systems that employ nature-based solutions that promote, use, restore, or emulate natural ecological processes). The USGS must also annually assess the costs and effectiveness of natural infrastructure projects.</p>]]></text>
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