Congressman James Gallagher (CA-01) introduced the Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act, legislation to strengthen water reliability across Northern California by supporting water storage, improving river restoration, and protecting the Sacramento River Basin for future generations.
Strengthen Sacramento River Basin water reliability by supporting water storage projects, improving river restoration, and protecting the basin for future generations through the Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 9512 as introduced in the House on June 29, 2026, with the action: Mr. Gallagher introduced the bill; it was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. The full title reauthorizes water storage, authorizes Sacramento River Basin environmental restoration and recovery, supports public benefits of state-led storage projects, establishes a federal leadership committee, and addresses drought resilience and dam safety investments.
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The introduced bill would extend the WIIN Act water storage program, authorize federal contributions for public benefits of state-led water storage projects, authorize $500,000,000 for Sacramento River Basin restoration and recovery activities in fiscal years 2028 through 2037, and establish a Sacramento River Basin Integrated Water Management Federal Leadership Committee after enactment.
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Gallagher introduced H.R. 9512 on June 29, 2026, and the bill's text directly addresses the promised Sacramento River Basin storage, restoration, drought resilience, and federal coordination measures. However, the available official status shows only introduction and referral to the House Natural Resources Committee, with no enactment or implemented policy outcome. This is a serious same-term legislative effort, but the promised outcome has not been delivered.