A bill to establish an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency within the Directorate of Civil Works in the Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Securing America's Water Supply Act creates a new Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency within the Army Corps of Engineers to be established within 180 days of the law's enactment. This office will be led by a dedicated Program Manager and will work to identify ways the Corps can better manage water supplies, conserve water, and build resilience to droughts across the nation's water resource projects. The office's main responsibilities include reviewing Corps policies to improve water management, helping states and communities access water-related programs and assistance, clearing backlogs in water supply studies, and coordinating with local governments and stakeholders to develop alternative water sources and drought preparedness strategies. The Secretary of the Army must submit a detailed report to Congress within two years describing the office's progress, staffing levels, and the status of all water supply studies and projects being managed by the Corps, including any obstacles that could affect their completion timelines. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts but requires the office to receive sufficient budgetary support from the Corps to carry out its duties.
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