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Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
2/17/2026, 8:04 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6568
The bill titled "Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act," designated as H.R. 6568 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 10, 2025, aims to address conservation efforts for native fish in the Yellowstone River region. The bill likely includes provisions related to habitat protection, invasive species management, ecosystem restoration, or other measures to safeguard the native fish population in the Yellowstone River area. Further details on specific directives or actions proposed can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6568/BILLS-119hr6568ih.pdf.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6568
Bill HR 6568 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2025. Bill HR 6568 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 10, 2025. Bill HR 6568's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of February 4, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6568
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6568
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6568
To reaffirm that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, ensuring long-term conservation of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other native aquatic species in the Yellowstone River while protecting the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from undue financial and operational burdens, and for other purposes.
To reaffirm that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, ensuring long-term conservation of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other native aquatic species in the Yellowstone River while protecting the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from undue financial and operational burdens, and for other purposes.
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