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To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

7/17/2025, 5:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1044

Bill 119 HR 1044, also known as the Kaweah Project Permits Amendment Act, seeks to make changes to Public Law 99-338 in relation to permits for the Kaweah Project. The Kaweah Project is a water management project in California that aims to provide irrigation water to farmers in the region.

The bill proposes to amend the existing law to streamline the permitting process for the Kaweah Project, making it easier for the project to move forward. This could potentially lead to increased efficiency in water distribution and management in the area, benefiting both farmers and the local community.

The specific changes that the bill would make to Public Law 99-338 are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but it is clear that the overall goal is to facilitate the implementation of the Kaweah Project. This could involve reducing bureaucratic hurdles, expediting the approval process, or clarifying certain provisions within the existing law. Overall, the Kaweah Project Permits Amendment Act aims to improve water management in California by making it easier for the Kaweah Project to obtain the necessary permits to operate. This could have positive implications for agriculture, the environment, and the local economy.

Current Status of Bill HR 1044

Bill HR 1044 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 15, 2025. Bill HR 1044 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1044's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1044

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
10
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1044

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1044

To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

Comments

Ashlynn Gupta profile image

Ashlynn Gupta

649

1 year ago

I dunno much about this bill, but it sounds like it could be bad for us.

Arianna Davenport profile image

Arianna Davenport

617

7 months ago

This bill is ridiculous.