S. 2753 · On the floor · Water Resources Development

Urban Canal Modernization Act

What it does

Defines an urban canal of concern as a transferred works or canal segment with an at-risk population exceeding 100 individuals, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to guidelines developed under section 9602(a).
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or a transferred works operating entity to carry out extraordinary operation and maintenance work on an urban canal of concern as determined necessary under section 9602(a) guidelines.
Requires the Secretary to fund 35 percent of extraordinary operation and maintenance work costs on urban canals of concern on a nonreimbursable basis, with remaining costs advanced and repaid by the transferred works operating entity.
Treats reimbursable funds provided under this section as non-Federal funds for cost-sharing purposes in Federal grant programs.

Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources