National Drought Preparedness Act of 2005

H.R. 1386, the National Drought Preparedness Act of 2005, aims to shift the federal government’s approach to droughts from reactive emergency relief to proactive long-term planning. The bill would establish a National Drought Council and a dedicated federal office to coordinate water conservation strategies and improve early warning systems for communities at risk of water shortages. For citizens, this legislation is designed to better protect local water supplies and agricultural resources by providing state and tribal governments with federal funding and technical expertise to create customized drought preparedness plans.