Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024

HR 7938, the Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act of 2024, amends the 2000 Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act to give the Secretary of the Interior new authority to manage water projects in the Klamath Basin watershed. The bill allows the Secretary to plan and fund projects that reduce harm to fish (like preventing fish from being sucked into water systems), restore habitats, and address irrigation impacts, including reimbursing the Tulelake Irrigation District for 69% of Pumping Plant D operational costs. It requires collaboration with tribes, states, and local agencies through agreements and mandates compliance with environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act. The bill directly affects tribal fishery resources (particularly Klamath River tribes), irrigation districts, and federal water management in Oregon and California. It does not create new water rights or alter existing tribal trust obligations.