Bill · H.R. 231· House(119-HR-231)
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/7/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. The legislation makes specific adjustments to subsections (b)(2), (c)(2), and (d) of the existing law. These changes update the names and dates associated with the program.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill extends the reauthorization period for the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
Does this invest in rural communities?+2
The extension of the Colorado River System conservation pilot program supports water management crucial to rural community stability.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The extension of water conservation efforts in the Colorado River Basin provides long-term water security for agricultural interests.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of conservation efforts: By updating the dates in subsection (c)(2) to 2026 and subsection (d) to 2027, the bill reauthorizes the Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This extension allows the program to continue its work.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text contains no provisions that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 1/23/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 1/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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