WATER for Farmers Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-08T17:44:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9053 WATER for Farmers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/8/2026, 5:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9053

H.R. 9053, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2026, aims to ensure the dependable delivery of water to the United States as stipulated in the 1944 Water Treaty. The bill intends to establish a framework to compensate American agricultural producers for financial losses incurred due to water delivery deficiencies, among other objectives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9053

Bill HR 9053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9053 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9053's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, 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. as of May 29, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9053

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9053

To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.