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This bill has strong bipartisan support from senators in different parties, but it may be combined into a larger water resources bill rather than passing on its own.
Key Points
This bill creates a new office within the Army Corps of Engineers dedicated to water supply and drought. It aims to help the government better manage water resources and prepare for long dry spells.
The new office will help states and local communities access federal money and technical help for water projects. It will also work to speed up slow-moving studies and clear out backlogs of unfinished water reports.
The office will look for ways to save more water at existing federal reservoirs. This includes changing when water is released, capturing more rainwater, and using stored water to refill underground supplies.
The Army Corps of Engineers will have to report back to Congress in two years. They must show how many people they hired for the office and give updates on every water project currently being worked on.
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Milestones
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Jul 14, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Securing America's Water Supply Act
Bill NumberS 4962
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
