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Water Rights Protection: Prohibiting Forced Transfer of Water Rights

This act aims to protect citizens' and businesses' water rights by preventing federal agencies from demanding the transfer of these rights to the government in exchange for land use permits. It ensures that water decisions remain under state authority, potentially impacting the stability of agriculture and other water-dependent sectors.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot require the transfer of water rights as a condition for land use permits.
The act strengthens states' roles in managing and regulating water rights, protecting their autonomy.
It ensures federal water-related actions align with state law and do not impose additional restrictions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7544
Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Rights Protection Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7544.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies cannot require the transfer of water rights as a condition for land use permits.
  • The act strengthens states' roles in managing and regulating water rights, protecting their autonomy.
  • It ensures federal water-related actions align with state law and do not impose additional restrictions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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