Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10420, the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act, proposes several measures to increase water availability and improve infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin. It aims to expedite the review and permitting process for water and energy projects within or benefiting the basin. The bill also establishes a program for Federal financial assistance to support water augmentation projects, which could include infrastructure for storage, transport, and treatment, as well as efforts to remove invasive vegetation.
The legislation affects entities and individuals within the Colorado River Basin states. It would enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal funding for water augmentation projects, with the federal government contributing two dollars for every one dollar of non-federal funds. Additionally, the bill mandates restoring the Yuma Desalting Plant to operational status and developing a program to explore desalination facilities in Mexico to help meet U.S. treaty obligations. It also authorizes feasibility studies for new federal water infrastructure projects in California, Arizona, Nevada, and the Upper Basin states.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Natural Resources and Foreign Affairs. Its next steps involve consideration by these committees, where it may be marked up, amended, or moved forward. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10420 do?
- H.R. 10420, the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act, proposes several measures to increase water availability and improve infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin. It aims to expedite the review and permitting process for water and energy projects within or benefiting the basin. The bill also establishes a program for Federal financial assistance to support water augmentation projects, which could include infrastructure for storage, transport, and treatment, as well as efforts to remove invasive vegetation. The legislation affects entities and individuals within the Colorado River Basin states. It would enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal funding for water augmentation projects, with the federal government contributing two dollars for every one dollar of non-federal funds. Additionally, the bill mandates restoring the Yuma Desalting Plant to operational status and developing a program to explore desalination facilities in Mexico to help meet U.S. treaty obligations. It also authorizes feasibility studies for new federal water infrastructure projects in California, Arizona, Nevada, and the Upper Basin states. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Natural Resources and Foreign Affairs. Its next steps involve consideration by these committees, where it may be marked up, amended, or moved forward. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10420 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10420. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10420?
- H.R. 10420 was sponsored by Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10420?
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. (16 Sep 2026).
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