A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

# Summary of S 1413: San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act Funding **What the Bill Does:** This bill would authorize additional federal funding to support the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act, an existing agreement focused on restoring the San Joaquin River in California. The bill doesn't specify the exact amount, but it would provide money to continue restoration efforts that are already underway under the original settlement. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects California, particularly communities, farms, and ecosystems along the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley. It may impact water availability for agriculture and municipalities, as well as efforts to restore fish populations and river habitat.

Taxpayers would fund these efforts through federal appropriations. **Current Status:** As of now, S 1413 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No specific funding amount has been officially proposed in the bill summary provided.