HR7872-118

Passed House

To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Dec 4, 2024

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 4, 2024

Received

Dec 4, 2024 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Apr 5, 2024

Mr. Curtis (for himself, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Ciscomani, Ms. Stansbury, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to adjust federal cost-sharing percentages for salinity control units. Modifies construction, operation, and maintenance cost allocations between federal and non-federal sources.

Who Benefits and How

Colorado River water users benefit from continued salinity control. Federal government bears appropriate share given federal ownership of salinity-contributing lands. Mexico benefits under international comity principles.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal taxpayers bear 75% of construction/replacement costs. Non-federal entities bear remaining costs.

Key Provisions

  • 75% federal share for construction/replacement costs
  • 90% federal share for operation/maintenance and fish/wildlife measures
  • Recognizes federal responsibility for interstate stream
  • Addresses international obligations to Mexico
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 19:02

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Modifies cost-sharing for Colorado River salinity control units

Policy Domains

Water Resources Colorado River Environmental Protection

Legislative Strategy

"Clarify federal responsibility for Colorado River salinity"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Water Resources Colorado River Environmental Protection
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Interior

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