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H.R. 3857 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Hurd, Jeff (R-CO) (Introduced 06/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/10/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (09/15/2025)
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program of the Bureau of Reclamation. Under the existing program, Reclamation implements activities to improve snowpack measurements used for water supply forecasts in certain western states.
The bill directs Reclamation to incorporate, to the greatest extent practicable, information from technologies that provide complete integration of accurate, timely, and spatially complete snowpack measurements and models when determining water supply forecasts or allocations to federal water contractors.
Additionally, the bill requires the program's framework to emphasize the deployment of technologies that provide integration of snowpack measuring and modeling. The bill also requires the program's focus—activities that maintain, establish, expand, or advance snowpack measurement and integrated modeling—to place an emphasis on (1) enhancing activities to achieve improved snow and water supply forecasting results that are more responsive to changing weather and watershed conditions, (2) real-time integration of measurement and modeling activities with water supply forecasts, (3) activities in river basins where measurements or modeling can produce snow and water supply data to inform water management decisions, and (4) building the capacity of the program partners to implement and adapt to the new measurement and forecast capabilities.
119 HR 3857 EH: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 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. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3857
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025.
2.Snow Water Supply Forecasting ProgramThe Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act (43 U.S.C. 1477) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(2)— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking culminating in the report required under subsection (d)(3) and inserting with an emphasis on deployment of technologies that provide integration of snowpack measuring and modeling; and (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking after submitting the report required by subsection (d)(3),; (2)in subsection (d)— (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)in the heading, by adding with integrated modeling after data; (ii)by striking emerging technologies for snowpack measurement, such as and inserting technologies that provide complete integration of accurate, timely, and spatially complete snowpack measurements and models, including the integration of; and (iii)by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following: (A)airborne laser altimetry; (B)imaging spectroscopy; (C)integrated physics-based snowpack and hydrologic modeling; and (D)other technologies that the Secretary determines are likely to provide more accurate or timely snowpack measurement data commensurate with operational water management needs.; (B)in paragraph (2) by inserting , including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, after other Federal agencies; and (C)by striking paragraph (3); (3)in subsection (e)— (A)in paragraph (1), by striking After submitting the report required under subsection (d)(3), the and inserting The; and (B)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2)FocusThe program shall focus on activities that will maintain, establish, expand, or advance snowpack measurement and integrated modeling, with an emphasis on— (A)enhancing activities to achieve improved snow and water supply forecasting results that are more responsive to changing weather and watershed conditions; (B)real-time integration of activities described in this section with water supply forecasts; (C)activities in river basins where activities described in this section can produce snow and water supply data to inform water management decisions, including interstate water management decisions; and (D)building program partners’ capacity to implement and adapt to the new measurement and forecast capabilities enabled under this program.; (4)in subsection (f)— (A)by striking of this Act and inserting of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025; (B)in paragraph (1)— (i)by striking and sub-basins; (ii)by striking technologies and inserting and integrated modeling technologies; and (iii)by striking technology used and inserting application, outcome, and data resources used; and (C)in paragraph (2), by striking or sub-basin; and (5)in subsection (g), by striking $15,000,000, in the aggregate, for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and inserting $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3857 IH: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 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. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3857IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 10, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Neguse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025.
2.Snow Water Supply Forecasting ProgramSection 1111 of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act (43 U.S.C. 1477) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(2)— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking culminating in the report required under subsection (d)(3) and inserting with an emphasis on deployment of technologies that provide integration of snowpack measuring and modeling; and (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking after submitting the report required by subsection (d)(3),; (2)in subsection (d)— (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)in the heading, by adding with integrated modeling after data; (ii)by striking emerging technologies for snowpack measurement, such as and inserting commercially available technologies that provide complete integration of accurate, timely, and spatially complete snowpack measurements and models, including the integration of; and (iii)by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following: (A)airborne laser altimetry; (B)airborne imaging spectroscopy; (C)integrated physics-based snowpack and hydrologic modeling; and (D)other technologies that the Secretary determines are likely to provide more accurate or timely snowpack measurement data commensurate with operational water management needs.; and (B)by striking paragraph (3); (3)in subsection (e)— (A)in paragraph (1), by striking After submitting the report required under subsection (d)(3), the and inserting The; and (B)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2)FocusThe program shall focus on activities that will maintain, establish, expand, or advance snowpack measurement and integrated modeling, with an emphasis on— (A)enhancing activities to achieve improved snow and water supply forecasting results that are more responsive to changing weather and watershed conditions; (B)real-time integration of activities described in this section with water supply forecasts; (C)activities in river basins where activities described in this section can produce snow and water supply data to inform water management decisions, including interstate water management decisions; and (D)building program partners’ capacity to implement and adapt to the new measurement and forecast capabilities enabled under this program.; (4)in subsection (f)— (A)by striking of this Act and inserting of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025; (B)in paragraph (1)— (i)by striking and sub-basins; (ii)by striking technologies and inserting and integrated modeling technologies; and (iii)by striking technology used and inserting application, outcome, and data resources used; and (C)in paragraph (2), by striking or sub-basin; and (5)in subparagraph (g), by striking , in the aggregate, for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and inserting for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
119 HR 3857 : Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 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. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3857IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 11, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Snow Water Supply Forecasting ProgramThe Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act (43 U.S.C. 1477) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(2)—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking culminating in the report required under subsection (d)(3) and inserting with an emphasis on deployment of technologies that provide integration of snowpack measuring and modeling; and(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking after submitting the report required by subsection (d)(3),;(2)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)in the heading, by adding with integrated modeling after data;(ii)by striking emerging technologies for snowpack measurement, such as and inserting technologies that provide complete integration of accurate, timely, and spatially complete snowpack measurements and models, including the integration of; and(iii)by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following:(A)airborne laser altimetry; (B)imaging spectroscopy; (C)integrated physics-based snowpack and hydrologic modeling; and(D)other technologies that the Secretary determines are likely to provide more accurate or timely snowpack measurement data commensurate with operational water management needs.;(B)in paragraph (2) by inserting , including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, after other Federal agencies; and(C)by striking paragraph (3);(3)in subsection (e)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking After submitting the report required under subsection (d)(3), the and inserting The; and(B)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:(2)FocusThe program shall focus on activities that will maintain, establish, expand, or advance snowpack measurement and integrated modeling, with an emphasis on—(A)enhancing activities to achieve improved snow and water supply forecasting results that are more responsive to changing weather and watershed conditions; (B)real-time integration of activities described in this section with water supply forecasts; (C)activities in river basins where activities described in this section can produce snow and water supply data to inform water management decisions, including interstate water management decisions; and (D)building program partners’ capacity to implement and adapt to the new measurement and forecast capabilities enabled under this program.;(4)in subsection (f)—(A)by striking of this Act and inserting of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025;(B)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking and sub-basins;(ii)by striking technologies and inserting and integrated modeling technologies; and(iii)by striking technology used and inserting application, outcome, and data resources used; and(C)in paragraph (2), by striking or sub-basin; and(5)in subsection (g), by striking $15,000,000, in the aggregate, for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and inserting $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3857 RH: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 249119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3857[Report No. 119–293]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 10, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Neguse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. VindmanSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 10, 2025A BILLTo amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Snow Water Supply Forecasting ProgramThe Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act (43 U.S.C. 1477) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(2)—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking culminating in the report required under subsection (d)(3) and inserting with an emphasis on deployment of technologies that provide integration of snowpack measuring and modeling; and(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking after submitting the report required by subsection (d)(3),;(2)in subsection (d)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)in the heading, by adding with integrated modeling after data;(ii)by striking emerging technologies for snowpack measurement, such as and inserting technologies that provide complete integration of accurate, timely, and spatially complete snowpack measurements and models, including the integration of; and(iii)by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following:(A)airborne laser altimetry; (B)imaging spectroscopy; (C)integrated physics-based snowpack and hydrologic modeling; and(D)other technologies that the Secretary determines are likely to provide more accurate or timely snowpack measurement data commensurate with operational water management needs.;(B)in paragraph (2) by inserting , including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, after other Federal agencies; and(C)by striking paragraph (3);(3)in subsection (e)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking After submitting the report required under subsection (d)(3), the and inserting The; and(B)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:(2)FocusThe program shall focus on activities that will maintain, establish, expand, or advance snowpack measurement and integrated modeling, with an emphasis on—(A)enhancing activities to achieve improved snow and water supply forecasting results that are more responsive to changing weather and watershed conditions; (B)real-time integration of activities described in this section with water supply forecasts; (C)activities in river basins where activities described in this section can produce snow and water supply data to inform water management decisions, including interstate water management decisions; and (D)building program partners’ capacity to implement and adapt to the new measurement and forecast capabilities enabled under this program.;(4)in subsection (f)—(A)by striking of this Act and inserting of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025;(B)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking and sub-basins;(ii)by striking technologies and inserting and integrated modeling technologies; and(iii)by striking technology used and inserting application, outcome, and data resources used; and(C)in paragraph (2), by striking or sub-basin; and(5)in subsection (g), by striking $15,000,000, in the aggregate, for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and inserting $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/10/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 06/23/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. |
| 06/24/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-293. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-293. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078; text: CR H5078) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3857. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hurd (CO) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| 12/10/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5136) |
| 12/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 12/10/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 12/10/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. |
| 06/10/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 06/10/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/11/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/10/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Water Resources Development
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