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H.R. 5911 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Hurd, Jeff (R-CO) (Introduced 11/04/2025) |
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| 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: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/03/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (05/20/2026)
Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property and water rights in Ouray County, Colorado, to the City of Ouray, Colorado, for use as open space for recreational activities (such as fishing) at no cost to the public.
The property and water rights include the site known as Crystal Reservoir and the associated lake and infrastructure, Full Moon Dam and the associated facilities, and the approximately 45-acre parcel of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir.
The conveyance must (1) convey fee simple title to the land; (2) be subject to existing valid rights and easements; and (3) be completed at no cost to the city, except for costs related to necessary surveys.
The conveyance must also be subject to a reversionary interest whereby if the land is used in a manner that violates the conveyance, the land shall revert to the United States, subject to the discretion of the Forest Service.
In addition to holding the land open to the public for recreational purposes, the city must assume responsibly for Full Moon Dam and must not conduct unneeded development or commercial operations, nor alter Crystal Reservoir in a manner that would harm wetlands located upstream, subject to certain conditions.
After the completion of this conveyance, the Forest Service must recognize a perpetual easement for the site known as Red Mountain Ditch for use by the city for specified activities related to Crystal Reservoir.
119 HR 5911 EH: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance 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 CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5911
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act.
2.Conveyance of Federal land to Ouray, Colorado (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CityThe term City means the City of Ouray, Colorado. (2)Federal landThe term Federal land means— (A)the site known as Crystal Reservoir in Ouray County, Colorado, including— (i)the lake associated with that reservoir; (ii)Full Moon Dam and associated facilities, including the spillway and outlet; (iii)Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and (iv)all infrastructure associated with the reservoir; and (B)the parcel comprising approximately 45 acres of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir, as depicted on the Map, managed by the Forest Service as necessary for access for repair, operation, and maintenance of Crystal Reservoir and the features described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A). (3)MapThe term Map means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled Crystal Reservoir Conveyance and dated June 23, 2025. (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)ConveyanceAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the City— (1)except as otherwise provided in this Act, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2)all right, title and interest of the United States in and to any water rights held for use on, appurtenant to, or otherwise associated with the Federal land, including the Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10 water rights described in the decree of the State of Colorado in Civil Action No. 1959, dated May 11, 1942. (c)RequirementsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall— (1)convey fee simple title to the Federal land; (2)be subject to— (A)valid existing rights; (B)the reservation to the United States, in the deed conveying the Federal land, of easements for each road, trail, and trailhead in existence on the date of the conveyance, together with such additional rights as are reasonably necessary for access, administration, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those improvements; and (C)the reversionary interest described in subsection (e)(3); and (3)except as provided in subsection (d)(2), be completed at no cost to the City. (d)Costs (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (b). (2)SurveyThe City shall pay all costs associated with any surveys conducted for the purpose of accomplishing the conveyance under subsection (b). (e)Terms and conditions (1)In generalAs a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (b), the City shall agree— (A)effective beginning on the date of the conveyance, to assume responsibility for the costs of all repairs, operations, maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation, and regulatory compliance relating to Full Moon Dam and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; (B)to maintain the Federal land in perpetuity as open space, to be held open— (i)for public access for recreational activities, including fishing, except as reasonably necessary for public safety, resource protection, emergency response, or the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure; and (ii)not subject to any fee for recreational access; (C)not to conduct on the Federal land any development, commercial operations, or construction, other than as needed for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, public safety, and regulatory compliance for dam safety of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and (D)not to expand the surface footprint of Crystal Reservoir at normal operating levels (as depicted on the Map) in a manner that would flood, impair, or harm any wetlands located upstream of the Federal land, subject to the condition that deepening Crystal Reservoir in a manner consistent with the water rights of the City shall otherwise be allowed. (2)Necessary action agreementThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be made subject to terms agreed to by the Secretary and the City that authorize the City to take such action on the easements described in subsection (c)(2)(B) as the City determines is reasonable and necessary for— (A)public safety; (B)emergency response; or (C)the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation by the City of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure. (3)Other terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (4)Reversionary interest (A)Written noticeIf the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection the Secretary shall submit to the City written notice with respect to such use. (B)ReversionAfter the 90-day period beginning on the date written notice is submitted to the City under subparagraph (A), if the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) continues to be used in a manner not in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection during such period, the Federal land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States. (f)Easement (1)In generalAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary— (A)shall recognize a perpetual easement for the Red Mountain Ditch for use by the City— (i)for the purposes relating to the Ditch specified in the decrees entitled Case No. 1751-B and Case No. 2013CW3040 for the State of Colorado, including the diversion and delivery of water (not to exceed 6 cubic feet per second) for storage in Crystal Reservoir and subsequent beneficial use; and (ii)to access, operate, maintain, repair, replace, or improve the Ditch and its appurtenances for such purposes; and (B)may require special use authorizations for non-routine maintenance and repairs of Red Mountain Ditch or for the replacement or improvement of the Ditch. (2)Red Mountain Ditch definedIn this subsection, the term Red Mountain Ditch means the Ditch known as Red Mountain Ditch constructed in or about 1945 located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, on lands administered by the San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest, in Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 8 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. (g)Water rightsAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the City may use water in Crystal Reservoir for any beneficial use, subject to applicable water laws of the State of Colorado. (h)Map and legal description (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the Map and a legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (b). (2)CorrectionsThe Secretary and the City, by mutual agreement, may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map or legal description under paragraph (1). (3)Map on fileThe Map and legal description under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in each appropriate office of the Forest Service. Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5911 IH: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-04 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. 5911IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 4, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act.
2.Conveyance of Federal land to Ouray, Colorado (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CityThe term City means the City of Ouray, Colorado. (2)Federal landThe term Federal land means— (A)the site known as Crystal Reservoir in Ouray County, Colorado, including— (i)the lake associated with that reservoir; (ii)Full Moon Dam and associated facilities, including the spillway and outlet; (iii)Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and (iv)all infrastructure associated with the reservoir; and (B)the parcel comprising approximately 45 acres of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir, as depicted on the Map, managed by the Forest Service as necessary for access for repair, operation, and maintenance of Crystal Reservoir and the features described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A). (3)MapThe term Map means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled Crystal Reservoir Conveyance and dated June 23, 2025. (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)ConveyanceAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the City— (1)all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2)all water rights associated with the Federal land, including the Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10 water rights described in the decree of the State of Colorado in Civil Action No. 1959, dated May 11, 1942. (c)RequirementsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be— (1)made by quitclaim deed; (2)subject to— (A)valid existing rights; and (B)the reversionary interest described in subsection (e)(3); and (3)except as provided in subsection (d)(2), completed at no cost to the City. (d)Costs (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (b). (2)SurveyThe City shall pay all costs associated with any surveys conducted for the purpose of accomplishing the conveyance under subsection (b). (e)Terms and conditions (1)In generalAs a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (b), the City shall agree— (A)to grant to the Secretary an easement for each trail and road in existence on the date of the conveyance that, as determined by the Secretary, originates at, terminates at, or traverses the Federal land; (B)effective beginning on the date of the conveyance, to assume responsibility for the costs of all repairs, operations, and maintenance of Full Moon Dam and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; (C)to maintain the Federal land in perpetuity as open space, to be held open— (i)for full public access for recreational activities, including fishing; and (ii)not subject to any fee for recreational access; (D)not to conduct on the Federal land any development, commercial operations, or construction, other than as needed for the operation and maintenance of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and (E)not to expand the historical footprint of Crystal Reservoir in a manner that would flood, impair, or harm any wetlands located upstream of the Federal land, subject to the condition that deepening Crystal Reservoir in a manner consistent with the water rights of the City shall be allowed. (2)Other terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3)Reversionary interestIf the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection, the Federal land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States. (f)Use of Red Mountain DitchAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary shall allow the structure located near the Federal land commonly known as Red Mountain Ditch, located near Red Mountain Pass, to continue to be used by the City for all decreed purposes under Colorado water law, including the diversion and delivery of water for storage in Crystal Reservoir. (g)Water rights (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the City may use Crystal Reservoir for— (A)storage of water and in-reservoir uses, consistent with any water rights; or (B)releases of water for augmentation and other beneficial uses, consistent with any water rights. (2)State water lawThe City shall manage all water rights associated with the Federal land in accordance with applicable water laws of the State of Colorado. (h)Rule of constructionNothing in this section prohibits the City from making any expenditure for repair of Full Moon Dam or any other feature of the Federal land before the date of the conveyance under subsection (b), subject to the approval of the Secretary. (i)Map and legal description (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the Map and a legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (b). (2)CorrectionsThe Secretary and the City, by mutual agreement, may correct any minor errors in the Map or legal description under paragraph (1). (3)Map on fileThe Map and legal description under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in each appropriate office of the Forest Service.
119 HR 5911 : Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 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 CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5911IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act.2.Conveyance of Federal land to Ouray, Colorado(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CityThe term City means the City of Ouray, Colorado.(2)Federal landThe term Federal land means—(A)the site known as Crystal Reservoir in Ouray County, Colorado, including—(i)the lake associated with that reservoir;(ii)Full Moon Dam and associated facilities, including the spillway and outlet;(iii)Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and(iv)all infrastructure associated with the reservoir; and(B)the parcel comprising approximately 45 acres of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir, as depicted on the Map, managed by the Forest Service as necessary for access for repair, operation, and maintenance of Crystal Reservoir and the features described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A).(3)MapThe term Map means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled Crystal Reservoir Conveyance and dated June 23, 2025.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)ConveyanceAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the City—(1)except as otherwise provided in this Act, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and(2)all right, title and interest of the United States in and to any water rights held for use on, appurtenant to, or otherwise associated with the Federal land, including the Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10 water rights described in the decree of the State of Colorado in Civil Action No. 1959, dated May 11, 1942.(c)RequirementsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)convey fee simple title to the Federal land;(2)be subject to—(A)valid existing rights;(B)the reservation to the United States, in the deed conveying the Federal land, of easements for each road, trail, and trailhead in existence on the date of the conveyance, together with such additional rights as are reasonably necessary for access, administration, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those improvements; and(C)the reversionary interest described in subsection (e)(3); and(3)except as provided in subsection (d)(2), be completed at no cost to the City.(d)Costs(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (b).(2)SurveyThe City shall pay all costs associated with any surveys conducted for the purpose of accomplishing the conveyance under subsection (b).(e)Terms and conditions(1)In generalAs a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (b), the City shall agree—(A)effective beginning on the date of the conveyance, to assume responsibility for the costs of all repairs, operations, maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation, and regulatory compliance relating to Full Moon Dam and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10;(B)to maintain the Federal land in perpetuity as open space, to be held open—(i)for public access for recreational activities, including fishing, except as reasonably necessary for public safety, resource protection, emergency response, or the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure; and(ii)not subject to any fee for recreational access;(C)not to conduct on the Federal land any development, commercial operations, or construction, other than as needed for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, public safety, and regulatory compliance for dam safety of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and(D)not to expand the surface footprint of Crystal Reservoir at normal operating levels (as depicted on the Map) in a manner that would flood, impair, or harm any wetlands located upstream of the Federal land, subject to the condition that deepening Crystal Reservoir in a manner consistent with the water rights of the City shall otherwise be allowed.(2)Necessary action agreementThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be made subject to terms agreed to by the Secretary and the City that authorize the City to take such action on the easements described in subsection (c)(2)(B) as the City determines is reasonable and necessary for—(A)public safety;(B)emergency response; or(C)the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation by the City of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure.(3)Other terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.(4)Reversionary interest(A)Written noticeIf the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection the Secretary shall submit to the City written notice with respect to such use.(B)ReversionAfter the 90-day period beginning on the date written notice is submitted to the City under subparagraph (A), if the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) continues to be used in a manner not in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection during such period, the Federal land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States.(f)Easement(1)In generalAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary—(A)shall recognize a perpetual easement for the Red Mountain Ditch for use by the City—(i)for the purposes relating to the Ditch specified in the decrees entitled Case No. 1751-B and Case No. 2013CW3040 for the State of Colorado, including the diversion and delivery of water (not to exceed 6 cubic feet per second) for storage in Crystal Reservoir and subsequent beneficial use; and(ii)to access, operate, maintain, repair, replace, or improve the Ditch and its appurtenances for such purposes; and(B)may require special use authorizations for non-routine maintenance and repairs of Red Mountain Ditch or for the replacement or improvement of the Ditch. (2)Red Mountain Ditch definedIn this subsection, the term Red Mountain Ditch means the Ditch known as Red Mountain Ditch constructed in or about 1945 located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, on lands administered by the San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest, in Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 8 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. (g)Water rightsAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the City may use water in Crystal Reservoir for any beneficial use, subject to applicable water laws of the State of Colorado.(h)Map and legal description(1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the Map and a legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (b).(2)CorrectionsThe Secretary and the City, by mutual agreement, may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map or legal description under paragraph (1).(3)Map on fileThe Map and legal description under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in each appropriate office of the Forest Service.Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5911 RH: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-20 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. 576119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5911[Report No. 119–662]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 4, 2025Mr. Hurd of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesMay 20, 2026Reported 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 November 4, 2025A BILLTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act.2.Conveyance of Federal land to Ouray, Colorado(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CityThe term City means the City of Ouray, Colorado.(2)Federal landThe term Federal land means—(A)the site known as Crystal Reservoir in Ouray County, Colorado, including—(i)the lake associated with that reservoir;(ii)Full Moon Dam and associated facilities, including the spillway and outlet;(iii)Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and(iv)all infrastructure associated with the reservoir; and(B)the parcel comprising approximately 45 acres of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir, as depicted on the Map, managed by the Forest Service as necessary for access for repair, operation, and maintenance of Crystal Reservoir and the features described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A).(3)MapThe term Map means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled Crystal Reservoir Conveyance and dated June 23, 2025.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)ConveyanceAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the City—(1)except as otherwise provided in this Act, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and(2)all right, title and interest of the United States in and to any water rights held for use on, appurtenant to, or otherwise associated with the Federal land, including the Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10 water rights described in the decree of the State of Colorado in Civil Action No. 1959, dated May 11, 1942.(c)RequirementsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)convey fee simple title to the Federal land;(2)be subject to—(A)valid existing rights;(B)the reservation to the United States, in the deed conveying the Federal land, of easements for each road, trail, and trailhead in existence on the date of the conveyance, together with such additional rights as are reasonably necessary for access, administration, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those improvements; and(C)the reversionary interest described in subsection (e)(3); and(3)except as provided in subsection (d)(2), be completed at no cost to the City.(d)Costs(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (b).(2)SurveyThe City shall pay all costs associated with any surveys conducted for the purpose of accomplishing the conveyance under subsection (b).(e)Terms and conditions(1)In generalAs a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (b), the City shall agree—(A)effective beginning on the date of the conveyance, to assume responsibility for the costs of all repairs, operations, maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation, and regulatory compliance relating to Full Moon Dam and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10;(B)to maintain the Federal land in perpetuity as open space, to be held open—(i)for public access for recreational activities, including fishing, except as reasonably necessary for public safety, resource protection, emergency response, or the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure; and(ii)not subject to any fee for recreational access;(C)not to conduct on the Federal land any development, commercial operations, or construction, other than as needed for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, public safety, and regulatory compliance for dam safety of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, and related infrastructure, including Full Moon Ditch and Reservoir Number 10; and(D)not to expand the surface footprint of Crystal Reservoir at normal operating levels (as depicted on the Map) in a manner that would flood, impair, or harm any wetlands located upstream of the Federal land, subject to the condition that deepening Crystal Reservoir in a manner consistent with the water rights of the City shall otherwise be allowed.(2)Necessary action agreementThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be made subject to terms agreed to by the Secretary and the City that authorize the City to take such action on the easements described in subsection (c)(2)(B) as the City determines is reasonable and necessary for—(A)public safety;(B)emergency response; or(C)the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation by the City of Full Moon Dam, Crystal Reservoir, or related infrastructure.(3)Other terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.(4)Reversionary interest(A)Written noticeIf the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection the Secretary shall submit to the City written notice with respect to such use.(B)ReversionAfter the 90-day period beginning on the date written notice is submitted to the City under subparagraph (A), if the Federal land conveyed under subsection (b) continues to be used in a manner not in accordance with the terms and conditions under this subsection during such period, the Federal land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States.(f)Easement(1)In generalAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary—(A)shall recognize a perpetual easement for the Red Mountain Ditch for use by the City—(i)for the purposes relating to the Ditch specified in the decrees entitled Case No. 1751-B and Case No. 2013CW3040 for the State of Colorado, including the diversion and delivery of water (not to exceed 6 cubic feet per second) for storage in Crystal Reservoir and subsequent beneficial use; and(ii)to access, operate, maintain, repair, replace, or improve the Ditch and its appurtenances for such purposes; and(B)may require special use authorizations for non-routine maintenance and repairs of Red Mountain Ditch or for the replacement or improvement of the Ditch. (2)Red Mountain Ditch definedIn this subsection, the term Red Mountain Ditch means the Ditch known as Red Mountain Ditch constructed in or about 1945 located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, on lands administered by the San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest, in Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 8 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. (g)Water rightsAfter the conveyance under subsection (b), the City may use water in Crystal Reservoir for any beneficial use, subject to applicable water laws of the State of Colorado.(h)Map and legal description(1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the Map and a legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (b).(2)CorrectionsThe Secretary and the City, by mutual agreement, may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map or legal description under paragraph (1).(3)Map on fileThe Map and legal description under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in each appropriate office of the Forest Service.May 20, 2026Reported 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 |
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| 11/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 11/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 11/04/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 02/03/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 02/10/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 04/21/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged |
| 04/21/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/21/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. |
| 05/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-662. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-662. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3752-3754) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5911. |
| 06/02/2026 | 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. (text: CR H3752-3753) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3752-3753) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Ouray, Colorado, certain land managed by the Forest Service, together with a reservoir. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 06/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/20/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/21/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 11/04/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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