Drought Preparedness Act

HR 4385, the Drought Preparedness Act, extends the funding authorization for the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 through 2028. It modifies two provisions: changing the expiration date from 2022 to 2028 for both the drought program (Section 104(c)) and the authorization of appropriations (Section 301). This extension directly affects federal drought relief programs serving Western states that rely on Bureau of Reclamation water projects. The bill makes no new policy changes but ensures existing drought assistance funding remains available until 2028.