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Increased Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure in Drought and Disadvantaged Areas

This law increases federal financial assistance for certain water infrastructure projects. Projects located in states and counties experiencing severe drought, as well as those serving historically disadvantaged communities, can now receive financing for up to 90% of project costs.
Key points
Federal financing for water projects may cover up to 90% of costs in states experiencing severe drought (D2 or higher) or counties with a declared drought emergency.
Financing of up to 90% is authorized for water infrastructure projects serving communities designated as disadvantaged or financially distressed.
Projects located in drought areas that also serve disadvantaged communities receive priority for financing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8030
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Process start date: 2024-04-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DROUGHT Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8030.

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 2024-04-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal financing for water projects may cover up to 90% of costs in states experiencing severe drought (D2 or higher) or counties with a declared drought emergency.
  • Financing of up to 90% is authorized for water infrastructure projects serving communities designated as disadvantaged or financially distressed.
  • Projects located in drought areas that also serve disadvantaged communities receive priority for financing.
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. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

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

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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