HR. 302Introduced
Water Rights Protection Act
Prohibit Interior and USDA from tying land use agreements to federal transfer or alteration of state water rights and restrictions beyond state law
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit Interior and USDA from tying land use agreements to federal transfer or alteration of state water rights and restrictions beyond state law
Key points
- Prohibit water right transfers
- Prohibit federal permit conditions
- Limit restrictions beyond state law
- Protect state water authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-11-25 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 334.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrations