Bill · S. 4846· Senate(119-S-4846)
TAAP Act
- Introduced
- 6/22/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Act," aims to amend the existing United States-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize the transboundary aquifer assessment program. It updates the designation of priority transboundary aquifers to include Arizona, with specific exceptions. Additionally, it extends the authorization of appropriations for a new period.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Improved aquifer assessment provides critical water security data for agricultural interests.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill reauthorizes and expands assessment of transboundary aquifers, aiding water resource management.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The expansion of priority aquifers specifically includes Arizona, impacting rural water security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Priority Aquifers: By adding Arizona to the list of priority locations (excluding the Yuma groundwater basin), the bill expands the scope of the assessment program (Section 2(a)).
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Long-term Funding Authorization: The bill extends the authorization of appropriations to cover fiscal years 2026 through 2036, providing a long-term window for the program's continued operation (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Specific Aquifers: The bill explicitly excludes the aquifer underlying Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, that is partially within the Yuma groundwater basin from the new priority designation (Section 2(a)).
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+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/30/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- 6/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John CornynRepublican · Texas