H.R. 8259 Introduced Water Resources Development

Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

To ensure meaningful consultation and cooperation between Federal and local entities in the operation of Federal water projects in the Reclamation States, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] Introduced April 14, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action April 29, 2026

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Actions

  1. Apr 29, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  3. Apr 14, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Apr 14, 2026 Introduced in House

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