To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.

House Bill

H.R. 337

119th Congress

To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darrell E. Issa

Representative

Republican

CA-48

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Water Resources Development

Summary

This bill provides technical and financial assistance through the Bureau of Reclamation for groundwater recharge projects, aquifer storage and recovery systems, and water source substitution to protect aquifers in western states.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides technical and financial assistance through the Bureau of Reclamation for groundwater recharge projects, aquifer storage and recovery systems, and water source substitution to protect aquifers in western states.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill modifies the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to allow unobligated balances of amounts made available to the Bureau of Reclamation for western water infrastructure to be made available to Reclamation for FY2026-2031 to provide financial or technical assistance for (1) groundwater recharge projects, (2) aquifer storage and recovery projects, or (3) water source substitution for aquifer protection projects.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides assistance for groundwater recharge projects
Supports aquifer storage and recovery systems
Funds water source substitution for aquifer protection
Uses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds
Targets western water infrastructure needs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Western communities facing water shortages would receive federal assistance. Groundwater aquifers would be replenished and protected. Water utilities could implement storage and recovery projects with federal support.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Water Resources Development

Related Subjects

Water resources funding

Water storage

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

337, 119th Congress (2025). "To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-337