Desalination Reauthorization Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
S. 5352 would reauthorize certain federal desalination programs by amending two existing laws: the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Water Desalination Act of 1996. The bill's full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific programs, funding levels, and other provisions it would change are not yet known.
Because the bill amends desalination-related statutes, it would likely affect federal agencies, water utilities, and communities involved in desalination research, planning, or construction — but until the text is available, the precise scope of who is affected and how cannot be determined from the information provided.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), and its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just entered the legislative process. Next steps would typically include committee review, where the bill could be amended, and a committee vote before it could proceed to consideration by the full Senate. No further action has been recorded beyond its introduction.
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Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 5352 do?
- S. 5352 would reauthorize certain federal desalination programs by amending two existing laws: the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Water Desalination Act of 1996. The bill's full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific programs, funding levels, and other provisions it would change are not yet known. Because the bill amends desalination-related statutes, it would likely affect federal agencies, water utilities, and communities involved in desalination research, planning, or construction — but until the text is available, the precise scope of who is affected and how cannot be determined from the information provided. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), and its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just entered the legislative process. Next steps would typically include committee review, where the bill could be amended, and a committee vote before it could proceed to consideration by the full Senate. No further action has been recorded beyond its introduction.
- Has S. 5352 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5352. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5352?
- S. 5352 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5352?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (30 Sep 2026).
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