S. 3792 · On the floor · Water Resources Development

Water Project Navigators Act

What it does

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Water Project Navigators Program within 180 days to support development and implementation of multi-benefit water projects in eligible states.
Authorizes the Secretary to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to fund the creation or continuation of multi-benefit water project navigator positions.
Requires the Secretary to develop criteria and guidelines for grant awards considering the applicant's capacity to accelerate multi-benefit water project development, history of prior projects, and identified project needs in the service area.
Prioritizes grant awards to applicants serving Indian Tribes, disadvantaged communities, rural communities, and entities with limited resources, including those incorporating natural or nature-based features and demonstrating multi-stakeholder support.
Limits individual grants or cooperative agreements to a period of not more than three years, with discretionary continuation or extension at the Secretary's discretion.

Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources