S. 4041 · On the floor · Water Resources Development

Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

What it does

Amends the definition of 'Indian tribe' in the Cooperative Watershed Management Program to reference the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Raises the maximum first-phase grant amount from $100,000 to $150,000 per year for a minimum of 3 years, subject to the sufficiency of applications and availability of appropriations.
Expands grant eligibility criteria to include applicants that demonstrate significant need due to drought, wildfire, or other natural disaster.
Authorizes the Secretary to extend the first-phase grant for not more than 2 additional years at $150,000 annually if the recipient demonstrates satisfactory performance.
Requires the Secretary to make funding opportunities available on a regular basis and allow applications to be submitted and evaluated multiple times during a calendar year.

Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources