Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill prohibits the use of Federal funds for any activities that would allow, lead to, or study the breach or functional alteration of the Lower Snake River dams. This prohibition extends to studies concerning the replacement of power, flood control, or navigation functions, as well as providing technical assistance for dam removal. The specific dams covered by this legislation are: Ice Harbor Dam Lower Monumental Dam Little Goose Dam Lower Granite Dam , all located in Washington State. Furthermore, the legislation restricts spillage operations at these dams. Such operations would require explicit approval from both the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, with careful consideration given to all Columbia River System operations.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Water Resources Development
Dams and canalsWashington StateWater resources funding
Defending our Dams Act
USA119th CongressHR-2073| House
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This bill prohibits the use of Federal funds for any activities that would allow, lead to, or study the breach or functional alteration of the Lower Snake River dams. This prohibition extends to studies concerning the replacement of power, flood control, or navigation functions, as well as providing technical assistance for dam removal. The specific dams covered by this legislation are: Ice Harbor Dam Lower Monumental Dam Little Goose Dam Lower Granite Dam , all located in Washington State. Furthermore, the legislation restricts spillage operations at these dams. Such operations would require explicit approval from both the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, with careful consideration given to all Columbia River System operations.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Water Resources Development
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Dams and canalsWashington StateWater resources funding