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Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

5/5/2026, 7:49 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8259

H.R. 8259, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on April 14, 2026, aims to guarantee significant consultation and collaboration between Federal and local entities in managing Federal water projects in the Reclamation States.

Current Status of Bill HR 8259

Bill HR 8259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8259 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026.  Bill HR 8259's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8259

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8259

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8259

To ensure meaningful consultation and cooperation between Federal and local entities in the operation of Federal water projects in the Reclamation States, and for other purposes.
To ensure meaningful consultation and cooperation between Federal and local entities in the operation of Federal water projects in the Reclamation States, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Marlon Ross

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16 days ago

I'm so excited about this new bill! It's gonna make a big difference for all of us. I can't wait to see how it all plays out. Let's hope for the best!