119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 30, 2026
S. 5352IntroducedWater Resources Development
Desalination Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5352 reauthorizes the federal desalination program. Introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), the bill extends funding and authority for desalination research, development, and implementation efforts under federal oversight.
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Introduced
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Senate committee
Sep 30
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House
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Activity timeline
Nov 12
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 710.
Nov 12
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 12
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 30
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Sep 30
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 16
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Sep 16
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 6
Aug 6
Aug 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)
Aug 6
Aug 6
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
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Full action log
All 7 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Nov 12
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 710.
Nov 12
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 12
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 30
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 16
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 6
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)
Aug 6
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
0 Democrats · 1 Republican
Republicans (1)
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