Prevent the federal government from taking away private water rights without paying fair compensation to the owners.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Water Rights Protection Act of 2025?
The Water Rights Protection Act of 2025, known as H.R. 302, has been on the Union Calendar since November 24, 2025. The House of Representatives must now hold a floor vote to advance the bill, but the limited time for debate remains the main constraint. While reaching the floor calendar is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, leadership decides which items receive a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Water Rights Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 302 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since November 2025
Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 7544 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7544 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Celeste Maloy (R-UT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.