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Water Rights Protection: No Forced Transfer for Land Use Permits

This act aims to protect the water rights of citizens and businesses by preventing federal agencies from forcing the transfer of these rights in exchange for land use permits. This means your state-recognized water rights will be more secure and cannot be leveraged by the federal government.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot demand the transfer of water rights as a condition for issuing land use permits.
The act strengthens the role of states in water management, ensuring federal rules align with state water law.
Existing water rights, including those of Indian Tribes, and interstate water compacts are protected.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_302
Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Rights Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_302.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies cannot demand the transfer of water rights as a condition for issuing land use permits.
  • The act strengthens the role of states in water management, ensuring federal rules align with state water law.
  • Existing water rights, including those of Indian Tribes, and interstate water compacts are protected.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 334.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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