Colorado River Basin Conservation Act

Senate Bill 4579 - Colorado River Basin Conservation Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4579 Colorado River Basin Conservation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:13 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4579

Colorado River Basin Conservation Act

This bill reauthorizes the Department of the Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026.

Interior administers these pilot projects to address the effects of drought conditions on the Colorado River Basin, which includes the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) and Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, and Nevada).

The bill also requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 4579

Bill S 4579 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2022. Bill S 4579 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2022. Bill S 4579's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4579

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4579

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona

- California

- Colorado

- Hydrology and hydrography

- Lakes and rivers

- Nevada

- New Mexico

- Utah

- Water storage

- Water use and supply

- Wyoming

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4579

Colorado River Basin Conservation Act

A bill to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to extend certain deadlines applicable to pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water to address effects of historic drought conditions, and for other purposes.