Congress·Reported·H.R. 831

Colorado River: New Investment Fund for Wildlife Protection

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

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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.

3 milestones6 actions

Sep 15, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.

Sep 15, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-278.

Jul 15, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 15, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 31, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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

Feb 4 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 831

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 234.

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