Bill > HR5483

This bill, the Securing Access for the central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act, aims to promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities, the State of California, and the nation. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing the "Water Infrastructure and Drought Solutions Fund" to provide $750 million annually from 2032 to 2062 for new surface or groundwater storage projects, water reclamation and reuse projects, and WaterSMART grants. 2. Requiring the Secretary of the Interior to complete an evaluation and report to Congress identifying potential groundwater storage and recharge opportunities in Reclamation States, including in critically overdrafted basins in California. 3. Establishing a Reclamation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Pilot Program to provide financial assistance for eligible water supply projects in Alaska, Hawaii, and Reclamation States. 4. Reauthorizing the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 to extend the program through 2028. 5. Amending the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to increase funding and priority for water recycling and reuse projects. 6. Establishing a water technology award program and investment program to promote the expanded use of technology for improving water supply availability and resiliency. The bill aims to address water challenges, such as drought and overdrafted groundwater basins, through a variety of infrastructure, planning, and technology initiatives.