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Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act: Water Supply and Conservation

This bill authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to implement water conservation measures and drought operations at water resource projects. It mandates that during drought conditions, specific projects prioritize water supply and conservation as primary purposes. Additionally, it authorizes funding for drought resilience projects, such as invasive species removal, and reduces the cost-share requirement for Tribal partnership programs.
Key points
During drought conditions, covered federal projects must operate with water supply and water conservation as primary purposes.
The bill authorizes projects to improve drought resilience, including the removal of invasive species like salt cedar.
The non-Federal cost share for Tribal partnership program projects is reduced to 10 percent.
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Print number: 118_HR_8079
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8079.

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 2024-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • During drought conditions, covered federal projects must operate with water supply and water conservation as primary purposes.
  • The bill authorizes projects to improve drought resilience, including the removal of invasive species like salt cedar.
  • The non-Federal cost share for Tribal partnership program projects is reduced to 10 percent.
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. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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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