S. 291: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-04 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-02-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 291 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 291?
S. 291 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 291 are available on congress.gov.
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