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Reauthorizes and updates the statutory language for the Colorado River System conservation pilot program by amending a prior Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provision. The amendment replaces a cross-reference phrase with the title "Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act" and instructs that two subsections be replaced, though the new text for those subsections is not included in the excerpt provided.
Amend Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 by replacing the phrase "this Act" with "Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act" in subsection (b)(2).
Amend Section 206 by striking and inserting the text of subsection (c)(2). The new text to be inserted is not included in the provided excerpt.
Amend Section 206 by striking and inserting the text of subsection (d). The new text to be inserted is not included in the provided excerpt.
Primary effects will fall on governments and organizations involved in Colorado River Basin water conservation efforts. State and local governments that manage water supply and conservation programs, irrigation districts, municipalities and public water systems, agricultural communities, tribes, and other basin stakeholders could see changes in program authorities, eligibility, or administration depending on the new subsections' content. If the replacement text extends or alters grant/payment authority, it could affect available funding, project selection, and reporting requirements. At present, the excerpt only shows a citation change and an instruction to replace two subsections, so exact impacts (funding levels, deadlines, or new program rules) cannot be determined until the replacement language is reviewed. Administrative agencies (likely DOI/Bureau of Reclamation or another implementing office) would carry out any changes and issue guidance to affected participants.
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Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)
Introduced January 21, 2025 by John Wright Hickenlooper · Last progress June 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)