Build Now Act

Sponsor: Adam Gray (Democratic-CA)December 11, 2025

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Sets a one-year deadline for environmental reviews on California water projects

This bill would set a one-year deadline for federal agencies to complete environmental reviews for certain water projects in California's Central Valley. Currently, there is no set time limit for these reviews. This change aims to speed up the approval process for projects like groundwater recharge and aquifer storage.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific time limit for federal agencies to complete environmental reviews for Central Valley water projects. If this bill becomes law, agencies would have one year to finish these reviews. If they miss the deadline, they would either need the applicant's approval for an extension or deny the permit.

Key Provisions

Requires federal agencies to complete environmental reviews for Central Valley water project permits within one year.
Lets federal agencies grant an extension or deny a permit if they cannot meet the one-year review deadline, but only with the applicant's approval for an extension.
Allows applicants to re-apply for a permit if it was denied because the agency missed the review deadline.
Requires agencies to share previous environmental review information with applicants who re-apply for a permit, if allowed by law.

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