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Colorado River Fund Protection: Ensuring Stability and Power

This new act aims to protect the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund, which supports critical operations and infrastructure maintenance. It mandates the creation of a plan to address the impact of a recent decision on hydropower production and grid reliability, potentially affecting energy costs for citizens. The act seeks to ensure the financial and operational stability of an important water and energy resource.
Key points
Requires a plan to assess and address the impact of a July 2024 decision on the Colorado River Fund, potentially affecting infrastructure maintenance funding.
The plan will examine the impact on hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, including costs to replace power resources and grid reliability, which could influence electricity bills.
The act aims to safeguard funding for essential operations and maintenance of Colorado River-related infrastructure, indirectly impacting water and energy availability.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_887
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Basin Fund Preservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_887.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a plan to assess and address the impact of a July 2024 decision on the Colorado River Fund, potentially affecting infrastructure maintenance funding.
  • The plan will examine the impact on hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, including costs to replace power resources and grid reliability, which could influence electricity bills.
  • The act aims to safeguard funding for essential operations and maintenance of Colorado River-related infrastructure, indirectly impacting water and energy availability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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