A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Central Valley Water Solution Act provides financial and technical assistance for various water-related projects within the State of California. These projects include the construction of groundwater banking, treatment plants, reservoirs, and pipelines. The bill also authorizes funds to correct subsidence issues and restore conveyance capacity in several canals. Additionally, the legislation covers water conservation planning and recycled water programs. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with carrying out these projects while coordinating with various state and local agencies.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides essential water storage, recharge, and conveyance capacity specifically for agricultural water supplies.
- Scored +6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The infrastructure projects are aimed at securing the water future of rural Central Valley areas.
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The act invests heavily in water infrastructure critical to the survival of rural Central Valley communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Water Quality: The bill provides $30,000,000 for the Westlands Water District to construct reverse osmosis treatment plants and high-capacity shallow aquifer wells to reclaim poor-quality groundwater into drinking quality water (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Drought Resistance and Public Safety: Funding for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir Project aims to provide drought resistance for agricultural and environmental water supplies and provides public safety flood protection for the City of Patterson (Section 2(a)(16)).
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Addressing Water Shortages: The Upper Delta-Mendota Canal Reverse Flow Pumpback Project is intended to mitigate drought-related water supply shortages for Upper DMC contractors (Section 2(a)(17)).
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Operational Safety and Capacity: Multiple provisions, including those for the Delta-Mendota Canal, the San Luis Canal/California Aqueduct, and the Friant-Kern Canal, are designed to restore design conveyance capacity and address operational safety concerns generated by subsidence (Section 2(a)(19), 2(a)(20), and 2(a)(21)).
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Water Storage and Recharge: Numerous provisions authorize funds for groundwater banking, storage, and in-lieu recharge projects across various irrigation districts to manage water supplies (Section s 2(a)(3), 2(a)(4), 2(a)(5), 2(a)(6), 2(a)(7), 2(a)(8), 2(a)(9), and 2(a)(10)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Land Acquisition: The bill authorizes $85,000,000 for the Westland Water District to purchase 1,800 acres of land on a willing seller basis (Section 2(a)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides essential water storage, recharge, and conveyance capacity specifically for agricultural water supplies. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The infrastructure projects are aimed at securing the water future of rural Central Valley areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural businesses will benefit from improved water reliability and infrastructure. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for supporting disadvantaged communities through water projects.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The massive scale of construction and infrastructure projects is likely to create significant local employment. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in water security and infrastructure supports the long-term stability of California's agricultural economy.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The act invests heavily in water infrastructure critical to the survival of rural Central Valley communities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill includes provisions for native habitat improvements and water quality treatment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Securing water supplies supports the agricultural industry which provides livelihoods for many in the region.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California