Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA)
San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Reauthorization Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Reauthorization Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Cisneros and Ms. Chu on October 1, 2026. The legislation aims to reauthorize the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund. Specifically, the bill removes a time limit of 10 years following the initial date of operation for a project. It also increases the authorized funding amount from $146,200,000 to $250,000,000.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund to support local environmental restoration projects.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
Increased funding and removal of time limits for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund will support local infrastructure and water resource projects.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The legislation provides continued financial support and removes operational time limits for environmental restoration projects in the San Gabriel Basin.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases the authorized funding amount for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund from $146,200,000 to $250,000,000.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(1) removes the 10-year time limit following the initial date of operation for projects, which could benefit people by allowing projects to receive continued support past the previous 10-year cutoff.
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Section 2(2) increases the funding limit for the fund from $146,200,000 to $250,000,000, which could provide more financial resources for the restoration fund and the people it serves.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund to support local environmental restoration projects. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The legislation provides continued financial support and removes operational time limits for environmental restoration projects in the San Gabriel Basin. Does this invest in rural communities? — Increased funding and removal of time limits for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund will support local infrastructure and water resource projects.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Communities within the regional watershed benefit from expanded funding and the removal of time limits for restoration efforts. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Residents in the San Gabriel Basin area benefit from increased funding and extended support for local water restoration projects.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases the authorized funding amount for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund from $146,200,000 to $250,000,000.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California