Congress·Passed Both·H.R. 972

Sloan Canyon: Land Expansion and Water Pipeline Project

Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act

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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.

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.

2 bills

Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act

Feb 4 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

Dec 2 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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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