HR6568Referred 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
2025-12-10
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Troy Downing
Troy Downing
Republican · MT · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

2026-02-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect native fish species in the Lower Yellowstone River by establishing conservation requirements for water management and dam operations in that region. The legislation would likely affect farmers, hydroelectric power operators, and environmental groups by setting new rules for how water is released from dams to maintain healthy fish populations and river conditions. The bill aims to balance the needs of native fish species with existing water uses in the area.

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Water Resources Development
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