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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Funding Increase for San Joaquin River Restoration
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Padilla has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would increase federal funding for San Joaquin River restoration projects and Friant Division infrastructure improvements. The proposal seeks to triple the authorized funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act and increase the authorization for Friant Division improvements by $25 million.
If enacted, this amendment would increase the total federal authorization for San Joaquin River restoration and related water infrastructure projects by $525 million, impacting long-term water management and environmental restoration efforts in California.
- Mr. Padilla is a U.S. Senator representing California. context
- S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy and funding for the Department of Defense. context
Who It Affects
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San Joaquin River restoration project participants
The amendment increases the authorized funding available for the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
Friant Division water users
The amendment increases the authorized funding for infrastructure improvements within the Friant Division.
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Tripling of Restoration Funding
The amendment proposes a significant 200% increase in the authorized funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.
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