Federal · 119th Congress
DROUGHT Act of 2026
Policy areaWater Resources Development
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Cosponsors9
Nanette Diaz BarragánDU.S. Representative · 44th District · CA
Jim CostaDU.S. Representative · 21st District · CA
John GaramendiDU.S. Representative · 8th District · CA
Sara JacobsDU.S. Representative · 51st District · CA
Mike LevinDU.S. Representative · 49th District · CA
Raul RuizDU.S. Representative · 25th District · CA
Juan VargasDU.S. Representative · 52nd District · CA
Jimmy PanettaDU.S. Representative · 19th District · CA
Jennifer A. KiggansRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · VAOther titles3
To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought, regionally and nationally significant projects, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
DROUGHT Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Mar 6, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 5, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House