Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
Colorado River: New Investment Fund for Wildlife Protection
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Lower Colorado River Conservation Funds: Create Interest-Bearing State Contribution AccountLegislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill sets up a new interest-bearing account for money that states contribute to protect wildlife along the Lower Colorado River. This program helps save endangered animals while ensuring people in the Southwest still get their water and electricity.
- Currently, the money states provide for this conservation work doesn't earn interest. Under this plan, the Treasury Department will invest that money in safe government bonds so the fund can grow over time.
- The goal is to create more funding for environmental projects without asking taxpayers for more money. The extra cash earned from interest will go right back into protecting the river's ecosystem.
- States that put money into this fund won't be on the hook if the investments lose value. This protects local budgets in states like California, Nevada, and Arizona while they work with the federal government on long-term water stability.
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2527)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 831.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2527-2529)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
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