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US SB291
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Non-Federal Funding Account for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program" in the U.S. Treasury to hold state contributions for the conservation program's non-federal cost share
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Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit both unexpended non-federal contributions made before enactment and all future contributions into the new interest-bearing fund
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to invest fund amounts not needed for current operations in interest-bearing U.S. obligations
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Makes deposited amounts and earned interest available to the Secretary without further appropriation for program expenditures as outlined in program documents
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Shields state parties from responsibility for any investment losses incurred by the fund, with previously contributed funds to be transferred within 90 days of enactment
Legislative Description
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2/4/2026