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Extending Deschutes River Water Conservation Program Until 2034.

This law extends the authorization for the Deschutes River Conservancy program in Oregon until 2034, ensuring continued collaborative management of water resources. The program facilitates cooperation between farmers, tribes, environmental groups, and government agencies for sustainable water use. The bill also increases the percentage of funds allowed for administrative costs.
Key points
The water resource management program for the Deschutes River Basin (Oregon) is reauthorized and extended until 2034, ensuring long-term conservation efforts.
The composition of the Working Group is updated to ensure balanced representation, including agriculture, environmental groups, Native American tribes, and local governments.
The cap on funds used for administrative costs of the program is increased from 5% to 10%.
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Print number: 118_HR_8428
Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
Process start date: 2024-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Deschutes River Conservancy Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8428.

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 2024-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The water resource management program for the Deschutes River Basin (Oregon) is reauthorized and extended until 2034, ensuring long-term conservation efforts.
  • The composition of the Working Group is updated to ensure balanced representation, including agriculture, environmental groups, Native American tribes, and local governments.
  • The cap on funds used for administrative costs of the program is increased from 5% to 10%.
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. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

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

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