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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7078· House(119-HR-7078)

To amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin States, and for other purposes.

Rep. Schweikert
Age: 64 years
Arizona
Introduced
1/14/2026
Last activity
1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
David Schweikert
Cosponsors
None
Water Resources Development
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act. The primary goal is to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin States. It specifically addresses times of shortage or reduction of main stream Colorado River water for the Central Arizona Project. Under this amendment, water diversions for consumptive use by Arizona, California, and Nevada would be reduced on a pro-rata basis. This change would occur without preference to present perfected rights as determined by the Secretary.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The bill aims for equitable water distribution during times of shortage to manage the Colorado River more sustainably.

The opposite

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-5

    The bill mandates a pro-rata reduction in water diversions and removes preference for perfected water rights, which directly threatens agricultural water security.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?-2

    The pro-rata reduction of water diversions may negatively impact agricultural water access in rural areas of the lower basin states.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1

    Water shortages and reductions in diversions can lead to increased costs for basic utilities and agricultural goods.