Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act of 2025

# Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act of 2025 - Summary This bill would establish a process for reviewing and updating how the federal government provides technical assistance related to water resources projects. Technical assistance includes things like engineering studies, planning help, and expertise provided to states, local governments, and other organizations working on water infrastructure, flood control, and water management projects. The bill aims to modernize these support services, though specific details about what changes it would make are not yet publicly available. The bill would primarily affect state and local government agencies, water districts, and organizations involved in water infrastructure projects who rely on federal technical expertise. It could also impact the federal agencies that currently provide this assistance, such as the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. **Current Status:** The bill remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process.