Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

This bill would extend through fiscal year 2026 the Bureau of Reclamation's pilot projects designed to address drought conditions affecting the Colorado River Basin. These projects focus on increasing water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead, two critical water sources for millions of people across the Southwest.

If enacted, this legislation would allow these conservation and water management efforts to continue for an additional year. The bill has passed committee review and is now eligible for a floor vote in the House. The practical impact for citizens would depend on the effectiveness of these pilot projects in stabilizing water supplies for states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, which rely on Colorado River water for drinking water, agriculture, and hydroelectric power.