United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4041 — Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program.

This legislation continues the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, which supports collaborative efforts in managing watersheds. It aims to enhance water quality and quantity through local partnerships.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means improved watershed management, which can enhance environmental health and water resources.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program and revises definitions, funding amounts, and grant procedures.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015

    The term “watershed group” means a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that— → The term “watershed group” means a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that—

    No change to the definition itself, but subsequent definitions and elements may be affected by this reorganization.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015

    (4) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

    Adds a definition for ‘Indian tribe’ to clarify its meaning in the context of the program.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015

    or → or

    Adds an additional condition for watershed groups to include those with ancestral lands within the watershed.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015a

    $100,000 → $150,000 each year for a period of not less than 3 years, subject to the sufficiency of applications submitted and the availability of appropriations.

    Increases the maximum amount of first-phase grant funding from $100,000 to $150,000.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015a

    quantity. → quantity, including--(I) grant writing; (II) project management; and (III) technical assistance, such as feasibility, design, preliminary environmental review, and engineering.

    Expands the use of grant funds to include additional types of support for projects.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015a

    (4) Continuous enrollment.--The Secretary shall--(A) make funding opportunities for the program available on a regular basis; and (B) allow applications for grants under the program to be submitted and evaluated multiple times during a calendar year.

    Establishes a process for continuous enrollment and multiple grant application cycles within a year.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1015a

    g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section. → (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    Sets specific funding authorization levels for the program for the years 2027 to 2031.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4041?
S 4041 is sponsored by Hickenlooper, John W. (Democratic), Kelly, Mark (Democratic), and Daines, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4041?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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