Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability...
To reauthorize the water storage program under Subtitle J of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, to authorize environmental restoration and recovery in the Sacramento River Basin, to authorize nonreimbursable Federal contribution to operation and maintenance for public benefits of State-led storage projects, to establish a Federal Leadership Committee for the Sacramento River Basin, to authorize the retention of revenue from eligible temporary water transfers for drought resilience, extraordinary maintenance, and dam safety investments, and for other purposes.
The bill, HB9512, proposes to renew the water storage program in the Sacramento River Basin, aiming to ensure water security and reliability. It would authorize environmental restoration efforts, provide federal funding for state-led storage projects, and establish a Federal Leadership Committee for the basin. The bill also allows for the retention of revenue from water transfers to be used for drought resilience, extraordinary maintenance, and dam safety.
This bill would primarily affect water users, environmental groups, and local governments in the Sacramento River Basin. By improving water storage and environmental health, it aims to benefit agriculture, urban water supplies, and ecosystems. Federal funds and committee oversight would be directed to support these objectives.
HB9512 was introduced on June 29, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, with no further actions recorded as of the latest status date.