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The article discusses the broader issues pose by the U.S. legislative bills H.R. 2898 and S. 1894 for the Congress. Topics include implementation of the Endangered Species Act, maximization of water supplies for users in California, and the federal-state leadership and coordination. Also discussed are the funding issues including the magnitude and type of federal funding to be provided for drought and water provisions, and water infrastructure management and supply in drought-affected area.

The article discusses other drought and related water issues under the U.S. bills H.R. 2898 and S. 1894. Topics include surface water storage projects; nontraditional water supplies, efficiency, and conservation; and environmental compliance. Also discussed are the financing provisions including repayment receipts directed to surface storage account, State Revolving Funds, and state and Local Drought Solutions Fund, as well as the Reclamation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.

The article discusses the proposed legislative changes that would address drought in California under the bills H.R. 2898 and S. 1894. Topics include the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP), management of fish populations and water flows, water transfers, and water rights protections and existing obligations. Other issues discussed include management of delta smelt, salmon and operational flexibility during drought, as well as new storage project studies.

The article presents an overview of the U.S. bills H.R. 2898 and S. 1894 that focus on water infrastructure and water conveyance in California, and national programs that address water management and drought. It offers legislative analysis of the key provisions of the bills including management of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP) in California, maximization of and alternative water supplies, and surface water storage projects.