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Reauthorization of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Programs.

This Act extends federal funding for recovery programs protecting endangered and threatened fish species in the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins until fiscal year 2031. This ensures the continuation of environmental conservation efforts, indirectly supporting water resource stability and regional recreation. The changes also introduce an inflation adjustment mechanism for authorized funds, providing more stable financing for conservation activities.
Key points
Funding for endangered fish recovery programs in the Colorado and San Juan River Basins is extended until fiscal year 2031.
An inflation adjustment mechanism is introduced for authorized appropriations to maintain the real value of environmental protection funds.
The scope of the programs is expanded to explicitly include both 'endangered' and 'threatened' fish species.
Allows acceptance of financial and in-kind contributions from states, local governments, and private entities for capital projects and base funding.
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Print number: 118_HR_3918
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-07