S. 4579 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2022Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to extend certain deadlines applicable to pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water to address effects of historic drought conditions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act. 2. Extension of certain deadlines relating to pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water to address effects of historic drought conditions Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113–235), is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by striking additional; and (B) by striking this Act and inserting the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 2022 and inserting 2026; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking 2018 and inserting 2027.