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Fill the Lake Act

USA119th CongressHR-716| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
Ryan K. Zinke

Ryan K. Zinke

Republican Representative

Montana

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to regulate the water levels of Flathead Lake in Montana during the summer season. Specifically, from June 15 through September 15 annually, the Secretary must ensure a precise range for the lake's pool level. This includes maintaining a minimum lake level of 2892' MSL by supplying water from Hungry Horse Reservoir. Concurrently, the bill requires a maximum lake level of 2893' MSL , which is to be achieved by releasing any excess water downstream. The overall purpose is to ensure consistent and controlled water levels in Flathead Lake for a significant portion of the year.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6442
Fill the Lake Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6442
    Fill the Lake Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Lakes and riversMontanaWater use and supply

Fill the Lake Act

USA119th CongressHR-716| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of the Interior to regulate the water levels of Flathead Lake in Montana during the summer season. Specifically, from June 15 through September 15 annually, the Secretary must ensure a precise range for the lake's pool level. This includes maintaining a minimum lake level of 2892' MSL by supplying water from Hungry Horse Reservoir. Concurrently, the bill requires a maximum lake level of 2893' MSL , which is to be achieved by releasing any excess water downstream. The overall purpose is to ensure consistent and controlled water levels in Flathead Lake for a significant portion of the year.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6442
Fill the Lake Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6442
    Fill the Lake Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Ryan K. Zinke

Ryan K. Zinke

Republican Representative

Montana

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lakes and riversMontanaWater use and supply