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Bolts Ditch Act

11/9/2024, 1:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4297

Bill 118 hr 4297, also known as the Bolts Ditch Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to water management and conservation in the Bolts Ditch area.

The Bolts Ditch Act aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a water management plan for the Bolts Ditch area. This study would assess the current water usage, availability, and potential impacts on the surrounding environment.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for the implementation of any recommended water management measures that may result from the study. This could include infrastructure improvements, conservation efforts, or other initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable water usage in the Bolts Ditch area. Overall, the Bolts Ditch Act is focused on promoting responsible water management practices in order to protect the environment and ensure the long-term availability of water resources in the Bolts Ditch area. It is currently under review by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before being passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4297

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill designates additional entities (the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority) that may maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado.

Current Status of Bill HR 4297

Bill HR 4297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4297 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023.  Bill HR 4297's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607. as of October 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4297

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4297

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Colorado
- Lakes and rivers
- Water storage
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4297

Bolts Ditch Act
Bolts Ditch Act
Bolts Ditch Act
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.

Comments

Wyatt Chappell profile image

Wyatt Chappell

426

1 year ago

This bill sucks, gonna mess up everything for me in the long run.

Kohen Goldberg profile image

Kohen Goldberg

512

1 year ago

This bill, it's just not right. It's gonna mess up everything for us folks in NE. They say it's gonna help with water management, but I don't see how. It's gonna make it harder for us to use our own land the way we want to. And what about the wildlife that depends on those ditches? This bill, it's gonna cause more harm than good. What do you think about the long term affects of this bill?

Keaton Bowden profile image

Keaton Bowden

434

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it helps with the ditches and stuff. I live in MP and it might help me with my ditch in my yard. I don't know much about it but I think it's good.

Elias Meadows profile image

Elias Meadows

502

1 year ago

I can't believe they're trying to push this through. It's just ridiculous. This is going to have a huge impact on all of us, and not in a good way. It's just unbelievable.

Jakai Garner profile image

Jakai Garner

450

1 year ago

Hey y'all, have y'all heard about this new bill, HR 4297 Bolts Ditch Act? I was reading up on it and it seems like it's all about improving infrastructure in our country. This bill aims to allocate funds for repairing and upgrading our nation's aging bridges and roads, which is something we definitely need. I think it's great that our government is finally taking action to address these issues. I'm looking forward to seeing how this bill will benefit our communities and make our roads safer for everyone. What do y'all think about this?