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WATER for California

USA118th CongressHR-215| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)John S. Duarte (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms for California Act or the WATER for California Act This bill addresses the operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP), a federal water project in California owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, and the California State Water Project (SWP), which is operated jointly with the CVP. Specifically, the bill requires that Reclamation operate the CVP and SWP pursuant to a specified alternative to a proposed action in a final environmental impact statement and 2019 agency published Biological Opinions (BiOps). The bill also requires Reclamation and the Department of Commerce to submit a justification to Congress that meets certain requirements prior to requesting or completing a reinitiation of consultation that will result in new BiOps. This bill also requires Reclamation to allocate water to existing agricultural water service contractors within the CVP's Sacramento River Watershed based on the water year type (e.g., dry, wet). These allocations must not affect the United States' ability or obligations to deliver water under other designated contracts. Further, the bill repeals certain eligibility requirements for water infrastructure construction funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to make the Shasta Dam and Reservoir Enlargement Project in California eligible for funding. The bill also requires that Reclamation funds made available but not used for this project in previous appropriations years be made available to the project. Finally, the bill reauthorizes Reclamation's support for the construction or expansion of water storage projects.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9084
WATER for California Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Apr 11, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
Dec 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 751.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-919.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9084
    WATER for California Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • April 11, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.


  • December 18, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 751.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-919.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4394: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Agricultural conservation and pollutionCaliforniaCongressional oversightDams and canalsEndangered and threatened speciesFishesIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversPublic contracts and procurementWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply

WATER for California

USA118th CongressHR-215| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms for California Act or the WATER for California Act This bill addresses the operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP), a federal water project in California owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, and the California State Water Project (SWP), which is operated jointly with the CVP. Specifically, the bill requires that Reclamation operate the CVP and SWP pursuant to a specified alternative to a proposed action in a final environmental impact statement and 2019 agency published Biological Opinions (BiOps). The bill also requires Reclamation and the Department of Commerce to submit a justification to Congress that meets certain requirements prior to requesting or completing a reinitiation of consultation that will result in new BiOps. This bill also requires Reclamation to allocate water to existing agricultural water service contractors within the CVP's Sacramento River Watershed based on the water year type (e.g., dry, wet). These allocations must not affect the United States' ability or obligations to deliver water under other designated contracts. Further, the bill repeals certain eligibility requirements for water infrastructure construction funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to make the Shasta Dam and Reservoir Enlargement Project in California eligible for funding. The bill also requires that Reclamation funds made available but not used for this project in previous appropriations years be made available to the project. Finally, the bill reauthorizes Reclamation's support for the construction or expansion of water storage projects.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9084
WATER for California Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Apr 11, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
Dec 18, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 751.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-919.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9084
    WATER for California Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • April 11, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.


  • December 18, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 751.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-919.
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)John S. Duarte (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4394: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionCaliforniaCongressional oversightDams and canalsEndangered and threatened speciesFishesIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversPublic contracts and procurementWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply