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Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
3/18/2026, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 3409
The Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, designated as S. 3409 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 9, 2025, aims to support the conservation of native fish species in the Yellowstone River. The bill likely includes provisions related to habitat protection, restoration efforts, monitoring of fish populations, and collaboration with local stakeholders and agencies. Further details, directives, or proposed actions specified in the bill can be found in the official PDF version accessible through the provided link.
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Current Status of Bill S 3409
Bill S 3409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2025. Bill S 3409 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 9, 2025. Bill S 3409's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of March 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3409
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3409
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Endangered and threatened species
- Fishes
- Lakes and rivers
- Missouri River
- Montana
- Water resources funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3409
A bill 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.
A bill 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3409
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