United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 4549 — WATER for Farmers Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to ensure water delivery under a 1944 treaty and compensate affected farmers.

This bill addresses the delivery of water from Mexico to the U.S. under an existing treaty and establishes a fund to compensate U.S. farmers for losses due to water delivery shortfalls. It also imposes duties on Mexican imports during water shortfalls.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means that farmers may receive financial compensation if water delivery shortfalls occur, affecting their agricultural planning.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4549?
S 4549 is sponsored by Cornyn, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4549?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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