A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.

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Summary of Bill S 365

Bill 119 s 365 is a proposed amendment to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act that would expand the list of eligible entities allowed to perform maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado. Currently, only certain entities are authorized to carry out maintenance work on these structures, but this bill seeks to broaden the pool of eligible organizations.

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that the necessary maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate can be completed in a timely and efficient manner. By allowing additional entities to participate in this maintenance work, the bill aims to prevent any potential disruptions or delays in the upkeep of these important structures within the Holy Cross Wilderness.

Overall, Bill 119 s 365 is a straightforward proposal that seeks to enhance the maintenance efforts on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate by expanding the list of eligible entities allowed to perform this work. This amendment is intended to support the ongoing conservation and management efforts within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado.

Congressional Summary of S 365

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill allows additional entities—the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority—to access and use the Bolts Ditch and its headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado for the purposes of the diversion of water and use, maintenance, and repair of such ditch and headgate.

Current Status of Bill S 365

Bill S 365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 365 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025. Bill S 365's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 3, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 365

A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.