IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4385 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.