118th CONGRESS 1st Session |
To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.
June 27, 2023
Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
This Act may be cited as the “Drought Preparedness Act”.
SEC. 2. Extension of authorization.
(a) Drought program.—Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) is amended by striking “2022” and inserting “2028”.
(b) Authorization of appropriations.—Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2241) is amended by striking “2022” and inserting “2028”.