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Sloan Canyon: Land Expansion and Water Pipeline Project
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This law expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada by about 9,290 acres. This brings the total size of the protected land to 57,728 acres, ensuring more space is preserved for its natural and scenic value.
- The Southern Nevada Water Authority is granted a right-of-way to build the Horizon Lateral Pipeline. This project includes water pipes, power lines, and access roads needed to improve water delivery for people living in the region.
- The water authority is allowed to dig up and use or move rocks, sand, and gravel during the pipeline construction without paying the federal government for those materials. They will work with land managers to find appropriate places to put the extra dirt.
- To protect the environment, the law requires that the pipeline construction does not cause permanent damage to the surface of the conservation area. Additionally, no part of the pipeline can be built through or under any area officially designated as wilderness.
- The expansion of the conservation area will not interfere with existing power lines or utility corridors. Companies that already have equipment in the area can continue to operate, maintain, and repair their facilities as they did before.
Milestones
7 milestones17 actions
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S697-699)
Feb 26, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 15, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
Bill NumberHR 972
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S697-699)
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