What does Preamble of AWRC Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. It aims to reauthorize the water resources research and technology institutes program. The bill is referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

What does SHORT TITLE. of AWRC Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025.

What does CONGRESSIONAL DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. of AWRC Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 103(4) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. The amendment inserts the phrase ", including the growing artificial intelligence industry," after the term "private industry".

What does WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTES. of AWRC Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. It modifies authorization of appropriations for water resources research and technology institutes, authorizing $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. Funds are authorized for research focusing on regional or interstate water problems, specific program priorities identified by the Secretary and the institutes, and water problems identified by Congress as interstate. Twenty percent of the funds made available under subsection (f)(1) for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 shall be used for research focused on water problems of an interstate nature.

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AWRC Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/9/2026

Author: Robert Wittman (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill reauthorizes the water resources research and technology institutes program under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984.
It authorizes $16,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for water resources research and technology institutes.
The bill directs that 20% of these funds be specifically allocated to research addressing interstate water problems.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3015(In Committee)Official page

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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