Bill would triple funding cap for San Joaquin River restoration project
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Sponsor: Alex Padilla · Senator · CA
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Official title: A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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S 1413 raises the federal spending cap for San Joaquin River restoration from $250 million to $750 million.
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What does this do?
S 1413 raises the funding limit for the 2009 San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act from $250 million to $750 million in two spending categories. It also increases funding for related Friant Division canal and water-delivery improvements from $50 million to $75 million. The bill does not create new programs or change the original law's goals; it only raises how much Congress could authorize.
Who does it affect?
This affects farmers relying on Friant Division irrigation water, environmental groups focused on river and salmon restoration, and California Central Valley communities. Taxpayers are also affected since it permits greater federal spending.
Why does it matter?
Raising the cap does not guarantee Congress will spend the full amount—it only allows more funding to complete previously planned restoration and infrastructure work.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Settlement funding cap: $250M to $750M
- Friant Division cap: $50M to $75M
- No guarantee full amount is spent
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Sep 17, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 10, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 17, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.