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H.R.7845

DROUGHT Act of 2026 Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2026

Introduced·3/5/26

DROUGHT Act of 2026 provides up to 90% federal assistance for water projects in drought-stricken areas.

The DROUGHT Act of 2026 amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to allow up to 90% federal assistance for water projects in states experiencing severe drought. It prioritizes projects that enhance water reuse, reduce regional water usage, lower costs to ratepayers, or provide substantial public health or environmental benefits. The bill also defines "covered project" to include those in areas with average household income at or below 200% of the poverty threshold or in states with designated drought severity of D2 or greater.

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 6

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Mar 5

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5

House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.