Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1729

Colorado Water System: Maintenance Access

Bolts Ditch Act

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This bill allows two local Colorado water groups to perform maintenance on the Bolts Ditch and its headgate. These groups are the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority.
The maintenance work takes place inside the Holy Cross Wilderness. Because wilderness areas have strict environmental protections, federal law must specifically name which groups are allowed to go in and fix water infrastructure.
This change helps ensure that local water supplies remain reliable. By letting local authorities manage the repairs, the community can better maintain the system that provides their water.

5 milestones13 actions

Jul 15, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Jul 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3225)

Jul 14, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Jul 14, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1729.

1 bill

Bolts Ditch Act

Feb 3 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Bolts Ditch Act

Bill NumberHR 1729

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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