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Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
7/1/2025, 11:06 AM
Summary of Bill S 154
Bill 119 s 154 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
The Colorado River System conservation pilot program is a program that focuses on promoting water conservation and efficiency in the Colorado River Basin. This program is important because the Colorado River Basin is a vital source of water for many states in the western United States, and ensuring the sustainability of this water supply is crucial for both environmental and economic reasons.
By reauthorizing this program, Bill 119 s 154 seeks to continue the efforts to conserve water in the Colorado River Basin and promote sustainable water management practices. This bill is important because it recognizes the importance of water conservation in ensuring the long-term health and viability of the Colorado River Basin. Overall, Bill 119 s 154 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to address important water conservation issues in the Colorado River Basin. By reauthorizing the conservation pilot program, this bill demonstrates a commitment to promoting sustainable water management practices and ensuring the continued availability of water resources in the western United States.
The Colorado River System conservation pilot program is a program that focuses on promoting water conservation and efficiency in the Colorado River Basin. This program is important because the Colorado River Basin is a vital source of water for many states in the western United States, and ensuring the sustainability of this water supply is crucial for both environmental and economic reasons.
By reauthorizing this program, Bill 119 s 154 seeks to continue the efforts to conserve water in the Colorado River Basin and promote sustainable water management practices. This bill is important because it recognizes the importance of water conservation in ensuring the long-term health and viability of the Colorado River Basin. Overall, Bill 119 s 154 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to address important water conservation issues in the Colorado River Basin. By reauthorizing the conservation pilot program, this bill demonstrates a commitment to promoting sustainable water management practices and ensuring the continued availability of water resources in the western United States.
Congressional Summary of S 154
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 154
Bill S 154 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since June 18, 2025. Bill S 154 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 21, 2025. Bill S 154's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of June 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 154
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
10Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 154
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Congressional oversight
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Water resources funding
- Wyoming
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 154
A bill to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
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

Aila Lowry
1,028
1 year ago
I'm really sad about this bill. It's just not fair that the Colorado River System conservation pilot program is being reauthorized. It's going to have a negative impact on me and my community.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 154
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