H.R. 6369 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6369 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2022Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River Project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act. 2. Authorization of Sun River Project, Montana (a) Authorization The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation and pursuant to the reclamation laws, may construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River Project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. (b) Effect The authorization under subsection (a) shall— (1) be in addition to any other authorizations for the Sun River Project under existing law; and (2) not limit, restrict, or alter operations of the Sun River Project in a manner that would be adverse to the satisfaction of valid existing water rights or water deliveries to the holder of any valid water service contract.