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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.

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US HR 8113 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Mar 26, 2026

What it does

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study within 18 months of enactment on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The study aims to optimize hydropower generation when releasing cold water while preventing the entrainment of invasive species, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy and Colorado River Storage Project power contractors. If the study finds a feasible alternative and the contractors concur, the Secretary may proceed with compliance and construction of the chosen system, with funding provided through nonreimbursable appropriated funds identified within 90 days of enactment. The…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 26, 2026

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    In committee · Mar 26, 2026

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