A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski.
- Last Action
- 2/14/2023
Actions
- 2023-01-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2023-01-25Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-01-25 (00)
Water Rights Protection Act of 2023
This bill addresses issues of water rights with respect to lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, including water rights of federally recognized Indian tribes.
Specifically, such departments must ensure that federal action imposes no greater restriction or regulatory requirement than under applicable state water law.
Further, such departments shall not take actions that adversely affect state authority in permitting water usage or in adjudicating water rights.
The bill also prohibits such departments from requiring water users to transfer water rights to the United States or acquire water rights in the name of the United States as a condition of issuing or renewing a land use or occupancy agreement.
Cosponsors (2)
- James Risch (R-ID)
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of the Interior
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Intergovernmental relations
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
- State and local government operations
- Water use and supply
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