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Fix Our Forests Act

Senate

Establishes a broad forest management and wildfire policy framework aimed at improving forest conditions and reducing wildfire risks

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Orland Project Water Management Act

House

Establishes water management rules for the Orland Project, governing project operations and water use

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

House

Amend water resource law for Dakota projects and programs under federal natural resources policy

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025

Senate

Settle water rights claims in New Mexico for the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia by approving specified settlement agreements and creating funded trust funds

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

House

Establishes a food procurement framework through the EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act for agricultural purchasing policy

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

Senate

Establishes federal food procurement standards intended to make purchased food more effective and accountable across government programs

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

Senate

Establishes a water rights settlement for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025

House

Settles specified water rights claims for the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia in New Mexico and establishes funded trust funds tied to those settlement agreements

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fix Our Forests Act

House

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

Latest action: Thu Mar 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

House

Settle Arizona water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe while funding related water delivery and trust funds

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bolts Ditch Act

Senate

Allows the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to use and access the Bolts Ditch and headgate in the Holy Cross Wilderness for water diversion, maintenance, and repair

Latest action: Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bolts Ditch Act

House

Allows the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to access and use Bolts Ditch and its headgate in the Holy Cross Wilderness for water diversion, maintenance, and repair

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025

Senate

Extends and revises the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project by lengthening construction deadlines, expanding service to specific Navajo communities, and creating tribal water system trust funds

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025

House

Extends deadlines and revises the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, including expanded service areas, land held in trust, and tribal operations funds

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Extend authorization for the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program to continue federal snow and water supply forecasting activities

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Senate

Ratifies a California water rights settlement for the Tule River Tribe, defines the tribe's reserved water rights, and carries out related trust fund and land transfer terms

Latest action: Mon May 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

House

Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and creates a funded trust to carry out the agreement

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Senate

Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and establishes a trust fund to carry out the agreement

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

House

Reauthorizes large-scale water recycling programs to continue federal involvement in water reuse projects

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes large-scale water recycling programs to continue federal support for water reuse projects

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project to assess future water supply development

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes the Fort Peck water system project to continue federal authority for that specific water infrastructure program

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

House

Expands aquifer recharge use of existing water conveyance authorizations across Bureau of Land Management land without additional Interior approval, including certain uses for states, Tribes, and public entities

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

House

Improve consultation procedures for federal water projects by updating how agencies engage during project review and development

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes and updates the Bureau of Reclamation's snow water supply forecasting program through FY2031 to improve integrated snowpack measurement and forecasting in western river basins

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Senate

Settles specified Arizona tribal water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and funds related water delivery and settlement accounts

Latest action: Wed Mar 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

House

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fill the Lake Act

House

Authorize filling the Salton Sea lakebed to support land and water management at the site

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MORE WATER Act

Senate

Expand water supply development and management authorities under the MORE WATER Act to increase available water resources

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes federal research and development activities for water power technologies, including hydropower and marine energy

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SHOWER Act

House

Establishes a statutory showerhead definition for federal water efficiency rules and directs DOE to conform its regulations to that standard

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025

Senate

Revise the Crow Tribe of Montana water rights settlement by updating reservation water project authorities, creating implementation accounts, and extending hydropower construction rights through 2030

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025

House

Revise the Crow Tribe of Montana water rights settlement to update project authorities, create implementation accounts, and extend the tribe's hydropower construction right through 2030

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Security and Drought Resilience Act

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to strengthen water security and improve drought resilience through water and power policy

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FLOWS Act

Senate

Authorize measures under the FLOWS Act as a water and power proposal pending Senate subcommittee review

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

House

Settle the Zuni Tribe's New Mexico water rights claims, fund implementation, and protect lands and water around the Zuni Salt Lake

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act

House

Directs a GAO review of EPA clean water infrastructure technical assistance and requires follow-up planning on recommendations for underserved distressed communities

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act

House

Permanently authorizes accelerated repayment of Bureau of Reclamation water delivery contracts in western states while directing part of the resulting receipts to water storage construction

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025

House

Ratifies and modifies the Fort Belknap water rights settlement while authorizing related trust funds, land exchanges, and Blackfeet wastewater infrastructure in Montana

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)