Major exception is Corps of Engineers' civil works, which would face a cut.

White House calls revised proposal's significant increase "encouraging."

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought in 41 counties and proposed water investment over four years.

Water, sewer, broadband and—industry officials say—road projects are eligible.

Nominee Michael Connor also was commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation in the Obama administration.

Republicans see proposal as an opening offer in hoped-for negotiations with Biden and Senate Democrats.