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Orland Project Water Management Act

9/29/2025, 1:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4970

H.R. 4970 of the 119th Congress, introduced on August 15, 2025, aims to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to streamline the water transfer process from the Orland Project to the Central Valley Project.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4970

Bill HR 4970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4970 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4970's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of September 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4970

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 4970

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4970

To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to facilitate the transfer of water from the Orland Project to the Central Valley Project.
To amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to facilitate the transfer of water from the Orland Project to the Central Valley Project.

Comments

Nathan Riggs profile image

Nathan Riggs

890

10 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could impact water availability in my area. Not sure who benefits from it.

Ryan Payne profile image

Ryan Payne

821

9 months ago

This bill gonna mess up everything for us in VT, can't believe they're really gonna pass it smh #notcool

Philip Bryant profile image

Philip Bryant

929

10 months ago

I'm not sure about this bill that wants to move water from one place to another. It seems like it could have a big impact on the environment and the people living in those areas. How will this really help with the drought situation in the long run? #HRBill4970 #WaterTransfer #DroughtRelief

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4970

Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa
CaliforniaRepublican

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