A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 to extend the authority for drought assistance.

Senate Bill 648 is a straightforward measure designed to extend the federal government's ability to provide emergency relief to states experiencing severe water shortages. By amending the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, the bill moves the expiration date for these assistance programs to September 30, 2010. For citizens in affected regions, this extension ensures continued access to federal resources, such as temporary water supplies and financial aid, intended to minimize the economic and environmental impacts of prolonged drought.