United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HR 231 — Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

HR 231 focuses on water, wildlife, and fisheries management.

HR 231 is a bill aimed at improving management practices for water resources and protecting wildlife and fisheries. It has been introduced in the House and is currently under review in committee.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill supports environmental conservation practices that protect water resource quality and wildlife habitats.

Summary

Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025This 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes the Colorado River System conservation pilot program, extending funding and program timelines.

  • 43 U.S.C. 620 note

    this Act → the Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

    Changes the title reference in the Colorado River System conservation pilot program to reflect the new act.

  • 43 U.S.C. 620 note

    2024 → 2026

    Extends the deadline for a specific program component from 2024 to 2026.

  • 43 U.S.C. 620 note

    2025 → 2027

    Extends the deadline for another program component from 2025 to 2027.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  6. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 231 do?
Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025This 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.
Who sponsors HR 231?
HR 231 is sponsored by Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Maloy, Celeste (Republican), and Boebert, Lauren (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 231?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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