Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

# Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would extend federal water conservation pilot projects in the Colorado River Basin through the end of fiscal year 2026. These projects are designed to raise water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead, which have been depleted by ongoing drought conditions. The projects are managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency responsible for water management in the West. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts seven Western states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—that depend on the Colorado River for water supply.

These states use the river for drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation. The bill also affects Congress, which maintains oversight of these water management efforts and federal spending. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 231) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on the proposal at this time.