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Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act

S. 154 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 154119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/21/2025SEN. HICKENLOOPERD-CO · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.30 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

5 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Hickenlooper, John W. (D-CO) (Introduced 01/21/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support
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support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action06/23/2025 Held at the desk.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in Senate (01/21/2025)

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.

Text (2)

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

113 S154 ES: Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 154IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act.2.Reauthorization of Colorado River System conservation pilot programSection 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113–235), is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(2), by striking this Act and inserting the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act;(2)in subsection (c)(2), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026; and(3)in subsection (d), by striking 2025 and inserting 2027. Passed the Senate June 18, 2025.Secretary

Introduced in Senate (IS)

113 S154 IS: Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act U.S. Senate 2025-01-21 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. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 154IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 21, 2025Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act.2.Reauthorization of Colorado River System conservation pilot programSection 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113–235), is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(2), by striking this Act and inserting the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act;(2)in subsection (c)(2), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026; and(3)in subsection (d), by striking 2025 and inserting 2027.

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All Actions (9)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/21/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
01/21/2025SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
06/18/2025Library of CongressSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
06/18/2025SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
06/18/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
06/18/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)
06/23/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
06/23/2025House floor actionsReceived in the House.
06/23/2025House floor actionsHeld at the desk.

Titles (4)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleColorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
Short Title(s) as Passed SenateColorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedColorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (4)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee06/18/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee01/21/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (9)

Policy Area: Water Resources Development

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