SENATE 498117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to limit the authority to reserve water rights in designating a national monument.

Last Action: 3/1/2021

Actions

2021-03-01Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2021-03-01Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-01 (00)

This bill prohibits the President, in designating a national monument, from reserving any implied or expressed water rights associated with it.

Water rights for an associated national monument may only be acquired in accordance with the laws of the state in which the water rights are to be located.

Cosponsors (1)

Steve Daines (R-MT)

Subjects

Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
State and local government operations
Water use and supply

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