S. 291 · On the floor · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsor: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

What it does

• Establishes an interest-bearing account for nonfederal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
• Applies to the cooperative conservation effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
• Supports recovery of species listed under the Endangered Species Act in the Lower Colorado River region.

Official summary

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Latest action

Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources