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Tax on Water-Intensive Crops Grown During Droughts

This act introduces a new tax on the sale of certain water-intensive crops. The tax will apply only to crops grown by foreign corporations or governments in areas experiencing prolonged drought. The goal is to protect water resources and discourage water waste during difficult conditions.
Key points
A 300% excise tax will be imposed on the sale of specified water-intensive crops produced by foreign entities in drought-stricken areas.
The tax applies to crops grown in areas identified by the U.S. Drought Monitor as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought for over 6 months.
This tax aims to conserve domestic water resources and applies to sales made after the act's enactment date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9194
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2022-10-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Domestic Water Protection Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9194.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A 300% excise tax will be imposed on the sale of specified water-intensive crops produced by foreign entities in drought-stricken areas.
  • The tax applies to crops grown in areas identified by the U.S. Drought Monitor as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought for over 6 months.
  • This tax aims to conserve domestic water resources and applies to sales made after the act's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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