Proposed Funding Increase for San Joaquin River Restoration

The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

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

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It proposes to increase the federal funding limits for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act and for infrastructure improvements in the Friant Division.

Is this law currently in effect?

No, it is a proposed amendment that has been submitted and , meaning it has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Tripling of Restoration Funding

The amendment proposes a significant 200% increase in the authorized funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act

Connected Entities

personMr. Padilla“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

otherOmnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009“The legislation governing Friant Division improvements.”Map →

otherSan Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act“The legislation being amended to increase funding.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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