S. 154 · Passed Senate · Water Resources Development

Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act

Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)

What it does

• Extends the Bureau of Reclamation's Colorado River Basin conservation pilot projects through fiscal year 2026.
• Covers pilot projects that raise water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead.
• Responds to drought conditions in the basin.

Official summary

Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act This 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.

Latest action

Jun 23, 2025: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources