Bill · S. 4962· Senate(119-S-4962)
Securing America's Water Supply Act
- Introduced
- 7/14/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Raphael Warnock
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill promotes water conservation, drought resiliency, and aquifer replenishment to protect water resources.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
Improved water supply management and drought resiliency are highly beneficial for agricultural operations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas