Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize water supply and conservation as a core mission when planning, building, and managing all water projects. It directly affects the Corps' project decisions, mandating they consider these factors alongside existing priorities like flood control and navigation. Key provisions explicitly state that this change does not alter the Corps' current authorities, pending permit processes, or state water management rights. The bill focuses on operational priorities within the Corps' existing framework, without creating new federal water regulations or overriding state water laws.