Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

Summary

The bill makes the federal agency that runs a water project and the Interior Secretary must give contractors (such as irrigation districts and water‑users associations) regular chances to discuss and comment on the biological assessments and opinions required under the Endangered Species Act. It applies to projects in the Reclamation States and aims to keep water deliveries reliable while protecting threatened and endangered species. By formalizing these consultation steps, the bill seeks to balance water supply needs with species protection.

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