S. 296: Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
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. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] |
| Policy area | Water Resources Development |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
This bill reduces payments that communities within the Arkansas River Valley must pay to the Bureau of Reclamation for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a pipeline in Colorado for delivering water from the Pueblo Reservoir to such communities. Specifically, it removes interest payments and extends the repayment period to 100 years.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 296 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 296?
S. 296 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 296 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).