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To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-331| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Michael K. Simpson (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify and expand the use of existing infrastructure for aquifer recharge purposes. It explicitly permits holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits to use them for aquifer recharge, either directly or on behalf of a State, political subdivision, Indian Tribe, or public entity , without needing additional authorization from the Secretary. A significant new provision requires the holder to submit a 30-day advance notice to the Bureau of Land Management before initiating such aquifer recharge activities. This notice must identify the entities involved, the specific authorization being used, details of the intended use, and a copy of any agreement between the holder and the public entity. The amendment clarifies that this use is not considered an expansion, modification, or substantial deviation of the existing authorization. However, it explicitly states that the Act does not waive the holder's obligation to comply with all applicable Federal laws and Bureau policies . Furthermore, it does not grant authority to construct, modify, or expand any existing infrastructure beyond its current scope.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10114
To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jan 23, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 12, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1254
Introduced in Senate
Apr 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
Apr 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 331.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1969-1970)
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
May 13, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10114
    To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • January 23, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1254
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.


  • April 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 331.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1969-1970)


  • May 13, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)


  • May 13, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  • S 119-1254: A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
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To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-331| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify and expand the use of existing infrastructure for aquifer recharge purposes. It explicitly permits holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits to use them for aquifer recharge, either directly or on behalf of a State, political subdivision, Indian Tribe, or public entity , without needing additional authorization from the Secretary. A significant new provision requires the holder to submit a 30-day advance notice to the Bureau of Land Management before initiating such aquifer recharge activities. This notice must identify the entities involved, the specific authorization being used, details of the intended use, and a copy of any agreement between the holder and the public entity. The amendment clarifies that this use is not considered an expansion, modification, or substantial deviation of the existing authorization. However, it explicitly states that the Act does not waive the holder's obligation to comply with all applicable Federal laws and Bureau policies . Furthermore, it does not grant authority to construct, modify, or expand any existing infrastructure beyond its current scope.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10114
To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jan 23, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 12, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1254
Introduced in Senate
Apr 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
Apr 17, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 331.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1969-1970)
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
May 13, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10114
    To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • January 23, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1254
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.


  • April 17, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 331.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1969-1970)


  • May 13, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)


  • May 13, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Michael K. Simpson (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-1254: A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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