Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The proposed legislation, officially known as the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025 , aims to reauthorize a critical water conservation initiative. It specifically amends the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015 to extend the existing Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This bill extends the program's operational deadlines, changing an expiration from 2024 to 2026 and another from 2025 to 2027 . By doing so, it ensures the continued implementation of vital water conservation efforts within the Colorado River Basin for an additional two years, providing ongoing support for managing this essential resource.
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-231| House
| Updated: 2/12/2025
The proposed legislation, officially known as the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025 , aims to reauthorize a critical water conservation initiative. It specifically amends the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015 to extend the existing Colorado River System conservation pilot program. This bill extends the program's operational deadlines, changing an expiration from 2024 to 2026 and another from 2025 to 2027 . By doing so, it ensures the continued implementation of vital water conservation efforts within the Colorado River Basin for an additional two years, providing ongoing support for managing this essential resource.