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H.R. 2555 (104th)

State Water Sovereignty Protection Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 October 1995

Last action

1 November 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

Sponsors

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Cooley, Wes [R-OR-2], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

Summary

State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, whenever it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right within a State, to be subject to all procedural and substantive laws of that State relating to its water rights and uses. Gives consent to join the United States in any State proceeding relating to the allocation or use of a water right. Subjects management and control of water within a State to the laws of such State. Delegates to the respective States the authority to regulate water. Allows the United States to exercise management and control of water within a State only in compliance with that State's laws. Subjects the United States to the imposition of costs and fees in a proceeding to the same extent as a private party.

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Timeline

  1. 30 October 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 October 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 October 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2065)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 October 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 October 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 1 November 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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