Federal · 119th Congress
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
Policy areaWater Resources Development
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A bill to reaffirm that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, ensuring long-term conservation of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other native aquatic species in the Yellowstone River while protecting the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from undue financial and operational burdens, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Dec 9, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.