To amend the Reclamation Recreation Management Act of 1992 in order to provide for the security of dams, facilities, and resources under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation.

This law, enacted shortly after the September 11 attacks, authorizes the Bureau of Reclamation to establish and enforce safety and security regulations for federal dams, power plants, and surrounding recreational lands. It allows the Secretary of the Interior to deputize state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers to act as federal agents to patrol these areas, carry firearms, and make arrests. For the public, this means a more visible security presence at major water and power sites—such as the Hoover or Grand Coulee Dams—to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safety of visitors on these federal lands.