H.R. 4385 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Drought Preparedness Act
H.R. 4385 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2023, sponsored by Joe Neguse with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 118-170
What it does
Drought Preparedness Act This act reauthorizes through FY2028 the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, which allows the Bureau of Reclamation to provide drought assistance to Hawaii or certain western states.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Neguse (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2023
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-170. (Dec 23, 2024)
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- H.R. 7872: Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act
- H.R. 8413: Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act
- S. 4367: Water Resources Development Act of 2024
- H.R. 7938: Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024
- H.R. 5104: National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
- H.R. 8193: Bristol Bay Protection Act
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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