Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

43 U.S.C. § 2432

Effect on the reclamation laws

(a)

Reclamation projects

Nothing in this subchapter supersedes or amends any Federal law associated with a project, or a portion of a project, constructed under the reclamation laws.

(b)

No new or supplemental benefits

Any assistance provided under this subchapter shall not—
(1)
43 U.S.C. 390aa be considered to be a new or supplemental benefit for purposes of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( et seq.); or
(2)
affect any contract in existence on , that is executed under the reclamation laws.

Pub. L. 109–451, title II, § 213120 Stat. 3361(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 97–29396 Stat. 1263section 383 of Title 25The Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title II of , , , which enacted subchapter I–A (§ 390aa et seq.) of chapter 12 of this title, amended sections 373a, 422e, 425b, and 485h of this title, and repealed , Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.