A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The study will assess how to optimize hydropower generation when releasing cold water while preventing invasive species from being drawn into the water system, following existing Colorado River management plans. It requires completion within 18 months using existing federal funds (nonreimbursable), with consultation from the Department of Energy and power contractors. The bill does not change current operations guidelines for Lake Powell or Lake Mead.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jun 10, 2026
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Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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