118 S4242 RS: Drought Preparedness Act U.S. Senate 2024-11-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II Calendar No. 620 118th CONGRESS2d Session S. 4242 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources November 21, 2024 Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment A BILL To extend the authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act.

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.

November 21, 2024 Reported without amendment