Protect the Dolores River canyon by establishing a national conservation area and special management area.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act?
The Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act is active under S. 1787, which the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to report favorably on December 16, 2025. The Senate must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time for debate remains the primary constraint. While moving out of committee is a significant milestone that most bills do not reach, Senate leadership must still choose to prioritize this measure for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act (S. 1787 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 636 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 636 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Bennet (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.