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Water Security Act: New Grants for Storage and Natural Retention

The Act amends water infrastructure laws to authorize financial assistance for storage programs within Reclamation States. It also establishes grants for natural water retention and release projects that mimic hydrologic processes and extends funding for the small storage program.
Key points
Authorization of financial assistance for water storage projects within Reclamation States.
Establishment of grants for natural water retention projects, such as aquifer recharge and floodplain retention.
Federal cost-share for natural retention projects is capped at 90%, and these funds are non-reimbursable.
Authorization of $20 million annually for the small storage program (fiscal years 2027–2033) and $15 million annually for natural retention (fiscal years 2027–2031).
Increase in capacity limits for groundwater recharge projects under the small storage program to 150,000 acre-feet.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3732
Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2026-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Security and Drought Resilience Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3732.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorization of financial assistance for water storage projects within Reclamation States.
  • Establishment of grants for natural water retention projects, such as aquifer recharge and floodplain retention.
  • Federal cost-share for natural retention projects is capped at 90%, and these funds are non-reimbursable.
  • Authorization of $20 million annually for the small storage program (fiscal years 2027–2033) and $15 million annually for natural retention (fiscal years 2027–2031).
  • Increase in capacity limits for groundwater recharge projects under the small storage program to 150,000 acre-feet.
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 Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-21.

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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