Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 3732, titled the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act, would amend existing law to authorize federal assistance for water storage projects in Reclamation States. Specifically, it would allow the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for projects that increase surface water or groundwater storage, or convey water to or from storage. It also introduces grants for "natural water retention and release projects" that use natural materials and processes to increase water availability through methods like aquifer recharge or floodplain retention.
The bill affects entities involved in water management, including states, Indian Tribes, municipalities, and various water districts, as well as nonprofit organizations acting as qualified partners. The goal is to improve water security and resilience by expanding water storage and optimizing water management across multiple Reclamation States. Projects would be funded by appropriations authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 for some programs, and 2027 through 2031 for others.
S. 3732 was introduced in January 2026 and has passed through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it was ordered to be reported with an amendment in July 2026. It is now in a status called "Ordered Reported," meaning it has been approved by the committee and is awaiting further action by the full Senate.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
Common questions
- What does S. 3732 do?
- This bill, S. 3732, titled the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act, would amend existing law to authorize federal assistance for water storage projects in Reclamation States. Specifically, it would allow the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for projects that increase surface water or groundwater storage, or convey water to or from storage. It also introduces grants for "natural water retention and release projects" that use natural materials and processes to increase water availability through methods like aquifer recharge or floodplain retention. The bill affects entities involved in water management, including states, Indian Tribes, municipalities, and various water districts, as well as nonprofit organizations acting as qualified partners. The goal is to improve water security and resilience by expanding water storage and optimizing water management across multiple Reclamation States. Projects would be funded by appropriations authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 for some programs, and 2027 through 2031 for others. S. 3732 was introduced in January 2026 and has passed through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it was ordered to be reported with an amendment in July 2026. It is now in a status called "Ordered Reported," meaning it has been approved by the committee and is awaiting further action by the full Senate.
- Has S. 3732 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3732. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3732?
- S. 3732 was sponsored by Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3732?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650. (17 Sep 2026).
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