Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) is the most significant legislation in U.S. history to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen American energy security. It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and healthy future for our children and grandchildren.

Announcements

• April 23, 2024

  Biden-Harris administration provides more than $11 million for water sustainability and efficiency as part of Investing in America agenda

• April 23, 2024

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Interagency Effort to Support Tribal Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

• April 4, 2024

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $19 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Innovative Solar Panel Installation Over Canals

• April 2, 2024

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $320 Million for Tribal Domestic Water Infrastructure

• March 29, 2024

  IRA: Bureau of Reclamation Expenditures Report (PDF - 320 KB)

• December 12, 2023

  President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides $16.5 Million to Support Tribes Impacted by Drought

• August 7, 2023

  Biden-Harris Administration Makes Nearly $200 Million Available for Drought and Climate Resiliency Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  The Department of the Interior today announced up to $195 million in funding opportunities available through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to develop a more resilient water supply, support cooperative watershed management and safeguard aquatic ecosystems. The funds come primarily from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s WaterSMART program, as well as from the Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropriations.

• July 14, 2023

  Reclamation is extending the deadline to submit project proposals under phase two of its Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program

  The Bureau of Reclamation is extending the deadline to submit project proposals under phase two of its Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program (LC Conservation Program). Colorado River Basin water entitlement holders and their partners, including Lower Colorado River Basin States, Tribes, Water Users, and Non-Governmental Organizations have until August 18, 2023, to submit proposals.

• May 24, 2023

  Reclamation requests proposals for next phase of Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program

  (PDF, 637 KB)

  Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the next phase of its Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program (LC Conservation Program), via a letter to Colorado River Basin water entitlement holders and their partners, including Lower Colorado River Basin States, Tribes, Water Users, and Non-Governmental Organizations. The letter announces funding opportunities for long-term durable system efficiency improvements that result in quantifiable, verifiable water savings in Lake Mead that is based on a recent history of use. Reclamation will accept proposals from water entitlement holders and their partners through July 19, 2023. 

• May 9, 2023

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5.5 Million Investment in Domestic Water Supplies for U.S. Territories

• March 23, 2023

  Request for Input for the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program

  (PDF, 142 KB)

  On March 23, the Bureau of Reclamation sent a letter to interested parties requesting input from Colorado River stakeholders to inform the development of the next phase of the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program. The Program is intended to provide alternate paths to system efficiency that lead to additional conservation and longer-term durable solutions for the Colorado River System. Reclamation is working to release the solicitation of Program projects in spring of 2023. Comments will be accepted until Monday, April 06, 2023 and can be sent via email to:  LCBEfficiency@usbr.gov

• Nov. 28, 2022

  Inflation Reduction Act Funds Landmark Agreements to Accelerate Salton Sea Restoration

• Oct. 12, 2022

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Steps for Drought Mitigation Funding from Inflation Reduction Act

  Funding Opportunity for Voluntary Participation in the Lower Colorado Conservation and Efficiency Program

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Public Listening Sessions

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking input and feedback from Tribes and stakeholders on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Reclamation hosted the following listening session and Tribal consultation, which can be viewed below.




• BIL and IRA TRIBAL QUARTERLY UPDATE, March 7, 2024:
  Download Presentation Slides (PDF 15.5 MB)
  


• BIL and IRA STAKEHOLDER QUARTERLY UPDATE, March 7, 2024:
  Download Presentation Slides (PDF 15.5 MB)
  


• BIL and IRA TRIBAL QUARTERLY UPDATE, December 7, 2023:
  Download Presentation Slides (PDF 8.2 MB)
  


• BIL and IRA STAKEHOLDER QUARTERLY UPDATE, December 7, 2023:
  Download Presentation Slides (PDF 8.2 MB)
  
BIL and IRA Tribal Quarterly Update, September 7, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PDF 11.6 MB)



BIL and IRA Stakeholder Quarterly Update, September 7, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PDF 11.6 MB)



Phase 2 Webinar, June 30, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PPT 11.5 MB)





Phase 2 Webinar, June 27, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PPT 11.5 MB)



TRIBAL SESSION, June 8, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PDF 13.2 MB)



STAKEHOLDER SESSION, June 8, 2023:
Download Presentation Slides (PDF 13.2 MB)



TRIBAL CONSULTATION, January 24, 2023
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 6 MB)

TRIBAL SESSION, September 30, 2022
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 2 MB)

STAKEHOLDER SESSION, September 30, 2022
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 2 MB)

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Contact Us

You may contact us at USBR.IR.Act@usbr.gov if you have any questions. You may also complete this form to receive general notifications from the Bureau of Reclamation.