S. 228In Committee

Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act

Expands disaster assistance and federal land access protections for agricultural producers who rely on acequia irrigation systems

What this bill does

Expands disaster assistance and federal land access protections for agricultural producers who rely on acequia irrigation systems

Key points
  • Require USDA report
  • Prohibit special use permits
  • Expand disaster assistance eligibility

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural insuranceAgricultural practices and innovationsCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceFloods and storm protectionInfrastructure development