This bill directs the Secretary of the Army to create a task force specifically focused on managing California's snowpack and preventing flood-related disasters. The 17-member task force will include representatives from Congress, federal agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, California state agencies, local community organizations, and tribal communities. The task force is triggered to meet whenever California's snowpack reaches 150 percent above average levels, and members must develop a comprehensive action plan within 90 days of their initial meeting that addresses flood mitigation, water storage, and drought prevention. The resulting plan will be shared with the Governor of California, relevant state agencies, and congressional committees. This legislation aims to coordinate a comprehensive response to the state's water challenges by combining expertise from multiple levels of government and affected communities.
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