S. 498 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 498 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2021Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Daines) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend title 54, United States Code, to limit the authority to reserve water rights in designating a national monument. 1. Reservation of water rights at national monuments Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Water rights (1) No reservation of water rights In designating a national monument under subsection (a), the President may not reserve any implied or expressed water rights associated with the national monument. (2) Applicable law Water rights associated with a national monument designated under subsection (a) may be acquired for the national monument only in accordance with the laws of the State in which the water rights are located. .