Bill would let Colorado River conservation funds earn interest in Treasury account
Passed one chamberH.R. 831Latest action
Sponsor: Ken Calvert · Representative · CA
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Official title: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 831 creates an interest-bearing Treasury account for state funds in a Colorado River conservation program.
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What does this do?
HR 831 sets up a special interest-bearing account in the U.S. Treasury to hold state contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. The Treasury would invest unused funds in U.S. government securities, and any interest earned would go toward the program's conservation work.
Who does it affect?
This affects Arizona, California, and Nevada, which contribute funding to the program, as well as federal agencies managing Colorado River conservation efforts. It indirectly affects the wildlife and habitats the program protects.
Why does it matter?
The change alters how contributed state funds are held and grown, potentially increasing money available for conservation without new state payments. The bill also specifies states won't be liable if the investments lose value.
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Based on the “Engrossed in House” text of Mar 16, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 31, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Mar 17, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.