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Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
1/14/2025, 5:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 4576
Bill 118 s 4576, also known as the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to extend the authorization of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program, which was established to reduce the salinity levels in the Colorado River Basin.
The Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act seeks to continue the efforts to conserve water and improve water quality in the Colorado River Basin. The bill would extend the authorization of the program for an additional five years, allowing for continued funding and support for projects aimed at reducing salinity levels in the basin.
The legislation also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the program, as well as requirements for coordination with other federal agencies and stakeholders in the region. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between states, tribes, and local entities in implementing conservation measures. Overall, the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act is focused on promoting sustainable water management practices in the Colorado River Basin to ensure the long-term health and viability of the region's water resources.
The Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act seeks to continue the efforts to conserve water and improve water quality in the Colorado River Basin. The bill would extend the authorization of the program for an additional five years, allowing for continued funding and support for projects aimed at reducing salinity levels in the basin.
The legislation also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the program, as well as requirements for coordination with other federal agencies and stakeholders in the region. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between states, tribes, and local entities in implementing conservation measures. Overall, the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act is focused on promoting sustainable water management practices in the Colorado River Basin to ensure the long-term health and viability of the region's water resources.
Congressional Summary of S 4576
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
This bill extends through FY2026 the Bureau of Reclamation's pilot projects to increase water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead due to drought conditions.
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Current Status of Bill S 4576
Bill S 4576 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 18, 2024. Bill S 4576 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2024. Bill S 4576's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4576
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4576
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4576
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
A bill to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
Comments

Kassidy Gardner
1,016
1 year ago
This bill is such a joke, I can't believe they are even considering passing it. It's just going to make things worse for everyone involved. I don't know what they were thinking when they came up with this, but it's definitely not going to help anyone in the long run. Just wait and see, this is going to be a disaster.

Nehemiah Dean
1,025
1 year ago
I dunno much about this bill, but sounds like it could be good for the environment. #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4576
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