Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Securing America's Water Supply Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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 Securing America's Water Supply Act aims to establish an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency within the Corps of Engineers. The Secretary of the Army is tasked with creating this office within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This new office will be led by a Program Manager and supported by various personnel and administrative resources. The office's primary duties include promoting water conservation, managing water supply storage, and coordinating with various interests. It will also assist in clearing backlogs of water supply studies and reports. Finally, the Secretary must submit a progress report to relevant Congressional committees within two years.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill promotes water conservation, drought resiliency, and aquifer replenishment to protect water resources.
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
Improved water supply management and drought resiliency are highly beneficial for agricultural operations.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill specifically mentions reallocating storage space for municipal water supply purposes.
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 Security: The office will identify and evaluate opportunities to promote water supply, conservation, and drought resiliency at water resource development projects (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Better Information and Guidance: The office will provide States, the Corps of Engineers, and non-Federal interests with information on existing policies and recommendations for new policies to improve water conservation and drought resiliency (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Access to Assistance: The office will assist and provide guidance to States and non-Federal interests on how to access technical and financial assistance for water supply and conservation efforts (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Efficiency in Water Studies: The office is tasked with coordinating the review and completion of water supply reallocation studies to clear backlogs and ensure new studies are completed in a timely manner (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Enhanced Water Storage and Use: The office will act as a liaison for efforts to reallocate storage space for municipal and industrial water supply, enter into surplus water contracts, and implement conservation measures like capturing stormwater or replenishing aquifers (Section 2(c)(5)).
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Collaborative Planning: The office will cooperate with State, regional, and local government authorities to identify strategies for augmenting water supplies and developing alternative water sources (Section 2(c)(8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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? — Improved water supply management and drought resiliency are highly beneficial for agricultural operations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill specifically mentions reallocating storage space for municipal water supply purposes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Securing water supplies can help protect essential resource access for low-income households.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill promotes water conservation, drought resiliency, and aquifer replenishment to protect water resources. Does this invest in rural communities? — Enhancing water supply and drought resiliency through the Corps of Engineers can benefit rural water resource development projects.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill mandates the evaluation of budget requests to ensure sufficient resources are allocated for water supply missions. Is this likely to create jobs? — The establishment of a new federal office within the Corps of Engineers will require hiring new personnel and staff.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a progress report to be submitted to Congressional committees regarding the new office and its projects.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Improving water security and drought resiliency can help stabilize essential resources for vulnerable populations.
- 7/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas