Bill would let leftover federal funds repair old Carey Act dams
Placed on the calendarS. 1257Latest action
Sponsor: James E. Risch · Senator · ID
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Official title: A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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S 1257 lets leftover infrastructure funds repair aging Carey Act dams only after priority dam repairs are fully funded.
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What does this do?
S 1257 amends the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to let the Secretary of the Interior use leftover dam-safety funding to repair, rebuild, or replace dams built under the 1894 Carey Act. This funding can only be used after all dams already prioritized under existing law have received the full funding they need.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects Western states like Idaho that still rely on Carey Act–era dams for irrigation, along with farmers, local water districts, and communities dependent on these structures.
Why does it matter?
The change expands which projects qualify for existing infrastructure funds without creating new spending, potentially affecting how leftover federal dam-safety money is allocated among competing repair projects.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Sep 17, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 2, 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. 631.