S3409Referred to Committee

Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-09
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Steve Daines
Steve Daines
Republican · MT · Senator
Votes with party: 75.9% (833 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000618

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

2026-03-17

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Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to protect native fish species in the Lower Yellowstone River by establishing conservation measures and potentially modifying how water is managed in that region. The legislation would likely affect farmers, ranchers, hydroelectric dam operators, and fishing communities that depend on the river, as it could change water allocation rules or require new environmental protections. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine what specific conservation strategies should be implemented.

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Water Resources Development
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