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Water Rights Protection Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7544| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2024
Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (5)
Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Water Rights Protection Act of 2024 This bill addresses issues of water rights with respect to lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, including water rights of federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, such departments must ensure that federal action imposes no greater restriction or regulatory requirement than under applicable state water law. Further, such departments shall not take actions that adversely affect state authority in permitting water usage or in adjudicating water rights. The bill also prohibits such departments from requiring water users to transfer water rights to the United States or acquire water rights in the name of the United States as a condition of issuing or renewing a land use or occupancy agreement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-579
Water Rights Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2939
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Jan 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-64
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
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.
Jul 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Jul 9, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Aug 30, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-579
    Water Rights Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2939
    Water Rights Protection Act of 2017


  • January 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-64
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    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.


  • July 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • July 9, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • August 30, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 118-64: Water Rights Protection Act of 2023
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

Water Rights Protection Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7544| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2024
Water Rights Protection Act of 2024 This bill addresses issues of water rights with respect to lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, including water rights of federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, such departments must ensure that federal action imposes no greater restriction or regulatory requirement than under applicable state water law. Further, such departments shall not take actions that adversely affect state authority in permitting water usage or in adjudicating water rights. The bill also prohibits such departments from requiring water users to transfer water rights to the United States or acquire water rights in the name of the United States as a condition of issuing or renewing a land use or occupancy agreement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-579
Water Rights Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2939
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Jan 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-64
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
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.
Jul 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Jul 9, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Aug 30, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-579
    Water Rights Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2939
    Water Rights Protection Act of 2017


  • January 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-64
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    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.


  • July 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • July 9, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • August 30, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (5)
Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 118-64: Water Rights Protection Act of 2023
  • 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