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Western Water Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-1679| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2021
Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (16)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Water Rights Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture from conditioning the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any permit, approval, license, lease, allotment, easement, right-of-way, or other land use or occupancy agreement (permit) on the transfer of any water right to the United States or on any impairment of title granted or otherwise recognized under state law by federal or state action; or requiring any water user (including a federally recognized Indian tribe) to apply for or acquire a water right in the name of the United States under state law as a condition of the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of such a permit. When developing any rule or similar federal action relating to the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any permit, such departments (1) shall recognize the longstanding water use authority of the states and coordinate with the states to ensure that any federal action is consistent with applicable state water law, and (2) shall not adversely affect the authority of a state in permitting the beneficial use of water or adjudicating water rights.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4891
Western Water Security Act of 2020
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4891
    Western Water Security Act of 2020


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-855: Water Rights Protection Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsState and local government operationsWater use and supply

Western Water Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-1679| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2021
Water Rights Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture from conditioning the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any permit, approval, license, lease, allotment, easement, right-of-way, or other land use or occupancy agreement (permit) on the transfer of any water right to the United States or on any impairment of title granted or otherwise recognized under state law by federal or state action; or requiring any water user (including a federally recognized Indian tribe) to apply for or acquire a water right in the name of the United States under state law as a condition of the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of such a permit. When developing any rule or similar federal action relating to the issuance, renewal, amendment, or extension of any permit, such departments (1) shall recognize the longstanding water use authority of the states and coordinate with the states to ensure that any federal action is consistent with applicable state water law, and (2) shall not adversely affect the authority of a state in permitting the beneficial use of water or adjudicating water rights.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4891
Western Water Security Act of 2020
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4891
    Western Water Security Act of 2020


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (16)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-855: Water Rights Protection Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsState and local government operationsWater use and supply