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Bolts Ditch Act

H.R. 1729 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1729119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/27/2025REP. NEGUSED-CO · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.43 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO) (Introduced 02/27/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/15/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/27/2025)

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill allows additional entities—the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority—to access and use the Bolts Ditch and its headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado for the purposes of the diversion of water and use, maintenance, and repair of such ditch and headgate.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1729 EH: Bolts Ditch Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1729

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bolts Ditch Act.

2.Additional entities allowed to maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch HeadgateSection 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District, or the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, an authority organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1729 IH: Bolts Ditch Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1729IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bolts Ditch Act.

2.Additional entities allowed to maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch HeadgateSection 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District, or the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, an authority organized under the laws of the State of Colorado.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

116 HR 1729 : Bolts Ditch Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1729IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bolts Ditch Act.

2.Additional entities allowed to maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch HeadgateSection 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District, or the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, an authority organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

116 HR 1729 RH: Bolts Ditch Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 155119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1729[Report No. 119–190]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJuly 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bolts Ditch Act.

2.Additional entities allowed to maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch HeadgateSection 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District, or the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, an authority organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. July 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/27/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/27/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/27/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
06/25/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
07/10/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-190.
07/10/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-190.
07/10/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3225)
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1729.
07/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
07/14/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3225)
07/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textBolts Ditch Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseBolts Ditch Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseBolts Ditch Act
Display TitleBolts Ditch Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedBolts Ditch Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee07/15/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee07/10/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee02/27/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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