S 887 · in committee · niche
Basin Fund Preservation Act
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What this bill does
- The bill requires federal agencies to study how a 2024 Glen Canyon Dam decision affects the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund.
- Water managers, hydropower operators, and environmental groups concerned with dam operations are affected.
- Agencies must create a plan within a specified timeframe at no additional cost beyond existing budgets.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How might changes to Glen Canyon Dam operations affect water availability and hydropower generation for communities depending on the Upper Colorado River Basin?
- 02
What specific impacts should federal agencies prioritize studying—environmental, economic, or water supply—when assessing the 2024 dam decision?
- 03
If the required study reveals significant negative effects on the basin, what remedies or adjustments should Congress consider for dam management?
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Sponsor · R-UT
Mike Lee
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Introduced 2025-03-06
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Legislative timeline
2025-03-06 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-03-06 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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