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Western Water Security Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-4891| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Western Water Security Act of 2020 This bill addresses water management infrastructure and improvement, groundwater management, and water conservation and environmental restoration in certain western states. Specifically, the bill increases the authorization of appropriations to fund research agreements between the Bureau of Reclamation and eligible entities for water management improvement. The bill expands eligibility for such agreements to include nonprofit conservation organizations. Further, the bill allows certain financial assistance made available under an existing drought relief program to be used to assist state and tribal governments in addressing drought-related impacts to water supplies or any other immediate water-related crises. The bill reauthorizes the program through FY2030. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum federal share of costs for certain infrastructure improvements and activities for groundwater management that provide benefits to consumptive water users (i.e., users of water that is not returned to a stream, river, or water treatment plant) and nonconsumptive ecological or recreational values. The bill also requires Reclamation to carry out a water acquisition program in specified river basins. Further, Interior must analyze the extent to which changes in water supply will affect native biodiversity and must produce strategies for sustaining native biodiversity during periods of drought.

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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 28, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Mar 11, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2718
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-375.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Dec 18, 2020
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-674, Part I.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • November 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • January 28, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 11, 2020
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • March 11, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2718
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-375.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.


  • December 18, 2020
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-674, Part I.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 116-2718: Western Water Security Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArizonaBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDams and canalsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyFarmlandFishesFloods and storm protectionHawaiiHydrology and hydrographyInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoMiningNew MexicoOil and gasResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTexasWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Western Water Security Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-4891| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Western Water Security Act of 2020 This bill addresses water management infrastructure and improvement, groundwater management, and water conservation and environmental restoration in certain western states. Specifically, the bill increases the authorization of appropriations to fund research agreements between the Bureau of Reclamation and eligible entities for water management improvement. The bill expands eligibility for such agreements to include nonprofit conservation organizations. Further, the bill allows certain financial assistance made available under an existing drought relief program to be used to assist state and tribal governments in addressing drought-related impacts to water supplies or any other immediate water-related crises. The bill reauthorizes the program through FY2030. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum federal share of costs for certain infrastructure improvements and activities for groundwater management that provide benefits to consumptive water users (i.e., users of water that is not returned to a stream, river, or water treatment plant) and nonconsumptive ecological or recreational values. The bill also requires Reclamation to carry out a water acquisition program in specified river basins. Further, Interior must analyze the extent to which changes in water supply will affect native biodiversity and must produce strategies for sustaining native biodiversity during periods of drought.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 28, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Mar 11, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2718
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-375.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Dec 18, 2020
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-674, Part I.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • November 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • January 28, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 11, 2020
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • March 11, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2718
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-375.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.


  • December 18, 2020
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-674, Part I.
Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 116-2718: Western Water Security Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArizonaBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDams and canalsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyFarmlandFishesFloods and storm protectionHawaiiHydrology and hydrographyInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoMiningNew MexicoOil and gasResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTexasWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection