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DROUGHT Act of 2026
Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026
Author: Scott Peters (D-CA)
TL;DR (AI)
- The bill establishes exceptions to Federal assistance limits for certain water infrastructure projects in drought-affected areas, allowing for up to 90 percent of the total project cost to be covered.
- Financing for covered projects is prioritized by the Secretary or Administrator, with a focus on projects that serve low-income areas or are designated as regionally or nationally significant.
- The bill supports projects that increase drinking water supply, enhance water reuse, reduce water usage, lower costs, or provide public health and environmental benefits in drought-designated states or counties.
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