Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act

(a) Investigation. The Secretary shall conduct a feasibility study for Federal projects located in California, including a project located outside the natural drainage area of the Colorado River system, that—

(1) captures, stores, or otherwise makes available water that would otherwise be discharged to the Pacific Ocean;

(2) provides additional water supplies to California; and

(3) reduces California’s reliance on Colorado River water.

(b) Priority. In conducting the study and evaluating potential projects under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that—

(1) prevent water that would otherwise be available for beneficial use in California from being discharged to the Pacific Ocean;

(2) develop, capture, store, recycle, desalinate, or otherwise make available water from sources other than the Colorado River; and

(3) produce a measurable and permanent reduction in California’s reliance on Colorado River water.

(c) State water law. Nothing in this section shall be construed to establish or modify a water right under State law.