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Help Hoover Dam Act

USA119th CongressS-1570| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Help Hoover Dam Act," amends the existing Boulder Canyon Project Act to grant new authority to the Secretary of the Interior. Specifically, it authorizes the Secretary to expend moneys held within the Colorado River Dam fund . This includes funds, such as those in account XXXR5656P1, that have been or will be recovered on a non-reimbursable basis. The authorized expenditures are designated for a range of activities within the Boulder Canyon Project at Hoover Dam or on land associated with its construction and operation. These activities encompass operations, maintenance, investigation and cleanup actions, and capital improvements . The Secretary is required to consult with Boulder Canyon Project contractors, as identified in the Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011, when utilizing these funds.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4016
Help Hoover Dam Act
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3158
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4016
    Help Hoover Dam Act


  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3158
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3158: Help Hoover Dam Act

Help Hoover Dam Act

USA119th CongressS-1570| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
This legislation, known as the "Help Hoover Dam Act," amends the existing Boulder Canyon Project Act to grant new authority to the Secretary of the Interior. Specifically, it authorizes the Secretary to expend moneys held within the Colorado River Dam fund . This includes funds, such as those in account XXXR5656P1, that have been or will be recovered on a non-reimbursable basis. The authorized expenditures are designated for a range of activities within the Boulder Canyon Project at Hoover Dam or on land associated with its construction and operation. These activities encompass operations, maintenance, investigation and cleanup actions, and capital improvements . The Secretary is required to consult with Boulder Canyon Project contractors, as identified in the Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011, when utilizing these funds.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4016
Help Hoover Dam Act
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3158
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4016
    Help Hoover Dam Act


  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3158
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3158: Help Hoover Dam Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted