To prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

Bill 119 hr 302, also known as the "Water Rights Protection Act," aims to prevent the federal government from requiring individuals or entities to transfer their water rights to the United States as a condition for obtaining permits, leases, or other use agreements. The bill specifically targets the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, prohibiting them from imposing such conditions.

The purpose of this legislation is to protect the rights of individuals and entities to maintain ownership and control over their water rights without interference from the federal government. By prohibiting the conditioning of permits, leases, or other agreements on the transfer of water rights, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals and entities are able to use and manage their water resources as they see fit.

Overall, the Water Rights Protection Act is designed to uphold the principle of private property rights and prevent government overreach in the management of water resources. The bill aims to strike a balance between environmental conservation and individual rights, ensuring that water rights remain in the hands of those who own them.