Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
This bill amends Section 40910 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to permit transfers of unobligated balances made available under section 40901. It authorizes up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year for 2026–2031 to the Secretary to carry out subsection (a), which provides technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.
Liberal emphasizes climate resilience and community benefits
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused amendment that creates a limited, multi-year transfer authority to fund groundwater-related assistance under an existing statutory program.
This bill amends Section 40910 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to permit transfers of unobligated balances made available under section 40901.
It authorizes up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year for 2026–2031 to the Secretary to carry out subsection (a), which provides technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.
The change effectively makes up to $18,000,000 available over six years from unobligated balances to support those activities.
Content is narrow, low cost, and administratively straightforward, increasing chances; standalone small bills often require inclusion in larger vehicles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused amendment that creates a limited, multi-year transfer authority to fund groundwater-related assistance under an existing statutory program. It is specific about amounts, funding source, statutory placement, and timing but otherwise minimalistic.
Liberal emphasizes climate resilience and community benefits
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Liberal emphasizes climate resilience and community benefits
Likely supportive because the bill directs federal funds to groundwater resilience, aquifer storage, and water-source substitution projects.
These measures align with climate adaptation, community water security, and environmental protection priorities, though funding is modest.
Generally favorable but cautious.
The bill is narrowly focused and fiscally modest, making it a pragmatic investment in water security.
Centrists will want clear oversight, performance metrics, and assurance the transfers do not erode other priorities.
Skeptical but not uniformly opposed.
Concerns center on federal involvement in water management, use of unobligated federal balances, and potential conflicts with state water rights.
The modest dollar amount reduces political heat, but federal overreach worries remain.
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Content is narrow, low cost, and administratively straightforward, increasing chances; standalone small bills often require inclusion in larger vehicles.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal emphasizes climate resilience and community benefits
Content is narrow, low cost, and administratively straightforward, increasing chances; standalone small bills often require inclusion in la…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused amendment that creates a limited, multi-year transfer authority to fund groundwater-related assistance under an existing statutory program. It i…
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