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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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Additional Information
Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023
Print number: HR 5325
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2023-09-01
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Key Questions about New Tax on Foreign Water-Intensive Crops During Droughts: Water Protection Fund

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 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

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

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