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Expediting Environmental Reviews for Central Valley Water Projects

This act aims to speed up the approval process for water infrastructure projects in the Central Valley, such as groundwater recharge initiatives. Environmental reviews for these investments will now need to be completed within one year, potentially leading to faster implementation of crucial water projects, impacting water availability and regional development.
Key points
Environmental reviews for Central Valley water projects must be completed within one year of permit application submission.
If the deadline is missed, the permit application can be denied or extended with applicant approval.
Applicants can re-apply, and the agency must provide previously gathered information to expedite the new review.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6640
Sponsor: Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Build Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6640.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Environmental reviews for Central Valley water projects must be completed within one year of permit application submission.
  • If the deadline is missed, the permit application can be denied or extended with applicant approval.
  • Applicants can re-apply, and the agency must provide previously gathered information to expedite the new review.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

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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Environment Public Investments