Bill · H.R. 338· House(119-HR-338)
Every Drop Counts Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Jim Costa
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Every Drop Counts Act" seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The goal is to increase surface water and groundwater storage through specific eligible projects. It expands the types of projects that can receive grants, including those for general water storage capacity and average annual project life capacity. The bill also increases a specific number in section 40903(e) from 5 to 10. Finally, it includes statutory construction to ensure it does not interfere with existing water laws or rights.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill provides critical water storage and stabilization capacity that directly benefits agricultural water supplies.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Increased water storage capacity improves resource security for rural communities reliant on groundwater and surface water.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances water resource stability by funding projects that increase surface and groundwater storage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Water Storage Capacity: The bill allows for projects that increase surface water or groundwater storage, which could help manage water supplies. (Section 2(a)(i)(II)(aa))
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Improved Water Conveyance: Projects that convey water directly or indirectly to or from storage can be considered for grants. (Section 2(a)(i)(II)(bb))
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Groundwater Stabilization: The bill includes provisions for projects that increase groundwater aquifer storage, recover water from storage, or stabilize groundwater levels. (Section 2(a)(ii)(II)(aa, bb, cc, dd))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Rural Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+4
- 11/19/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Adam GrayDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Michael SimpsonRepublican · Idaho
David ValadaoRepublican · California