S 4242 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Drought Preparedness Act

This bill extends the authorization for existing drought relief programs through 2028, replacing the previous 2022 end date. It modifies two sections of the 1991 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act to maintain funding and program operations for western states facing drought. The change directly affects states participating in the federal drought assistance program, ensuring continuity of current relief efforts without introducing new policies or requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
upper
Nov 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Sep 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
upper
May 2, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
May 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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