Bill > HR5100

This bill, the Drought Relief through Innovative Projects Act of 2019 (or the DRIP Act of 2019), directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program. The program aims to (1) remove non-native plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions, (2) replace those non-native plants with native plant species, and (3) maintain and monitor the riparian areas where the non-native plants have been removed and replaced. The bill defines "eligible entity" as a partnership that includes at least one flood control district and at least one local government entity, and may include other entities like non-profit organizations or universities. The bill authorizes $10 million in annual funding for this grant program starting in fiscal year 2020.