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Rio Grande Water Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-7793| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2022
Melanie A. Stansbury

Melanie A. Stansbury

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Yvette Herrell (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rio Grande Water Security Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to develop and implement an integrated water resources management plan (i.e., the Basin Plan) for the Rio Grande Basin and reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program for Rio Grande Pueblos tribes. Specifically, Interior must convene a working group of designated federal agencies to collaborate with the Basin States (Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas), Indian tribes, local governments, irrigation districts, and other partners to develop and implement a plan for improving the basin's water security and quality, river and watershed health, and resilience to drought. The plan must include (1) project recommendations for updating reservoir operations, increasing water conservation, and improving infrastructure; (2) a list of potential changes that may be needed to existing federal authorities to implement the plan; and (3) a 30-year implementation time line. After the plan is submitted to Congress, relevant agencies may implement recommended projects. Agencies may also waive cost-sharing requirements for projects that demonstrate significant public benefits. The bill also reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program that permits the Bureau of Reclamation to provide grants and enter into agreements with the Rio Grande Pueblos tribes for repairing and replacing Pueblo irrigation infrastructure to (1) increase water use efficiency and agricultural productivity, (2) conserve water, and (3) enhance water management.
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Timeline
May 17, 2022
Introduced in House
May 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 20, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 16, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 20, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 16, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 117-4236: Water Data and Security Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsColoradoCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchHydrology and hydrographyIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversNew MexicoState and local government operationsTexasWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply

Rio Grande Water Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-7793| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2022
Rio Grande Water Security Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to develop and implement an integrated water resources management plan (i.e., the Basin Plan) for the Rio Grande Basin and reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program for Rio Grande Pueblos tribes. Specifically, Interior must convene a working group of designated federal agencies to collaborate with the Basin States (Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas), Indian tribes, local governments, irrigation districts, and other partners to develop and implement a plan for improving the basin's water security and quality, river and watershed health, and resilience to drought. The plan must include (1) project recommendations for updating reservoir operations, increasing water conservation, and improving infrastructure; (2) a list of potential changes that may be needed to existing federal authorities to implement the plan; and (3) a 30-year implementation time line. After the plan is submitted to Congress, relevant agencies may implement recommended projects. Agencies may also waive cost-sharing requirements for projects that demonstrate significant public benefits. The bill also reauthorizes an irrigation infrastructure grant program that permits the Bureau of Reclamation to provide grants and enter into agreements with the Rio Grande Pueblos tribes for repairing and replacing Pueblo irrigation infrastructure to (1) increase water use efficiency and agricultural productivity, (2) conserve water, and (3) enhance water management.
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Timeline
May 17, 2022
Introduced in House
May 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 20, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 16, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 20, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 16, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Melanie A. Stansbury

Melanie A. Stansbury

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Yvette Herrell (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 117-4236: Water Data and Security Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsColoradoCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchHydrology and hydrographyIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversNew MexicoState and local government operationsTexasWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply