Rep. Gallagher Proposes $500 Million for Sacramento River Water Projects and Wildlife Protection
This bill was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is waiting for the committee to take action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
While the bill addresses critical water needs in California, its high cost and regional focus mean it will face a long road through the committee process.
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The bill funds fish passage, hatchery, and habitat restoration work that could help restore Chinook salmon and steelhead trout populations important to tribes with cultural and fishing ties to the Sacramento River. It also explicitly preserves tribal trust responsibilities, treaty rights, and reserved water rights so the new programs cannot override existing tribal protections.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved $155 million for the Sacramento River Basin as part of the WRDA 2026 bill. The funding supports infrastructure and restoration, reflecting priorities of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, including salmon recovery and drought resilience.
Rep. James Gallagher announced plans to introduce the Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act of 2026. The bill aims to extend federal water storage programs through 2041 and provide $500 million for environmental restoration and fish habitat improvements.
The Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act of 2026 was announced by Rep. James Gallagher. The bill focuses on water storage reliability, fish habitat restoration, and allows the federal government to cover 50% of maintenance costs for state-led water projects.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act of 2026
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