S. 4242 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4242 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act. 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028. (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2241) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028.