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Every Drop Counts Act

USA119th CongressHR-338| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dave Min (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Every Drop Counts Act" amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for federal grants for water storage projects, introducing new criteria for projects with a general capacity of 200 to 30,000 acre-feet that enhance surface or groundwater storage or facilitate water conveyance. It also establishes a second category for projects that recharge 200 to 150,000 acre-feet annually, specifically targeting groundwater aquifer storage , water conveyance to or recovery from groundwater, and the stabilization of groundwater levels. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum federal cost share for these eligible projects from 5 percent to 10 percent of the total project cost. Crucially, the legislation includes a statutory construction clause to ensure these amendments do not supersede or conflict with existing State water law , Federal water law, interstate compacts, or treaty obligations. It further clarifies that the bill does not authorize federal water acquisition or infringe upon any established water rights.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Water Resources Development

Water resources fundingWater storage

Every Drop Counts Act

USA119th CongressHR-338| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
The "Every Drop Counts Act" amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand eligibility for federal grants for water storage projects, introducing new criteria for projects with a general capacity of 200 to 30,000 acre-feet that enhance surface or groundwater storage or facilitate water conveyance. It also establishes a second category for projects that recharge 200 to 150,000 acre-feet annually, specifically targeting groundwater aquifer storage , water conveyance to or recovery from groundwater, and the stabilization of groundwater levels. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum federal cost share for these eligible projects from 5 percent to 10 percent of the total project cost. Crucially, the legislation includes a statutory construction clause to ensure these amendments do not supersede or conflict with existing State water law , Federal water law, interstate compacts, or treaty obligations. It further clarifies that the bill does not authorize federal water acquisition or infringe upon any established water rights.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dave Min (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Water resources fundingWater storage