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Defending our Dams Act

USA119th CongressHR-2073| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

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
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 11, 2025
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.
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 11, 2025
    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.


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • September 3, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

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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
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 11, 2025
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.
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 11, 2025
    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.


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • September 3, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

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