H.R. 6568 Introduced Water Resources Development

Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] Introduced December 10, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action February 4, 2026

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Actions

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  2. Jan 28, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  3. Dec 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Dec 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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