S4576-118

Reported

To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 18, 2024

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Extends the Colorado River System conservation pilot program from 2024 to 2026 for program operation and from 2025 to 2027 for authorization, allowing continued water conservation efforts.

Who Benefits and How

Colorado River basin states gain continued conservation program authority. Water users benefit from ongoing system conservation. Lake Mead and Powell levels potentially stabilized through continued efforts.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal government continues program administration. Participating water users maintain conservation commitments. No new regulatory burdens created.

Key Provisions

  • Extends subsection (c)(2) from 2024 to 2026
  • Extends subsection (d) authorization from 2025 to 2027
  • References original 2015 appropriations act authority
  • Simple reauthorization with no substantive changes
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:18

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

Extends Colorado River System conservation pilot program through 2027

Policy Domains

Water Resources Colorado River Conservation Western Water

Legislative Strategy

"Continue successful Colorado River conservation efforts"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Water Resources Colorado River

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