To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
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
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Extends Colorado River System conservation pilot program through 2027
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue successful Colorado River conservation efforts"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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