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New Tax on Foreign Water-Intensive Crops During Droughts: Water Protection Fund

This Act establishes a 300% excise tax on the sale of 'water-intensive crops' if they are grown by foreign entities in U.S. areas experiencing prolonged drought. Revenue from this tax will be directed into a new Drought Trust Fund. This fund will finance expenditures to carry out the purposes of the WaterSmart Drought Response Program.
Key points
Imposes a 300% excise tax on crops sold by foreign manufacturers or producers operating in U.S. areas suffering from severe drought lasting more than 6 months.
The legal definition of a 'water-intensive crop' is based on the location (drought area) and the grower (foreign entity, such as a foreign corporation or government).
Establishes the Drought Trust Fund to use the collected revenue for the WaterSmart Drought Response Program.
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Print number: 118_HR_5325
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2023-09-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5325.

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 2023-09-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes a 300% excise tax on crops sold by foreign manufacturers or producers operating in U.S. areas suffering from severe drought lasting more than 6 months.
  • The legal definition of a 'water-intensive crop' is based on the location (drought area) and the grower (foreign entity, such as a foreign corporation or government).
  • Establishes the Drought Trust Fund to use the collected revenue for the WaterSmart Drought Response Program.
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-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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