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S1200Referred to Committee

Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-31
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR · Senator
Votes with party: 65.3% (323 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001176

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2025-03-31

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-03-31

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would renew the legal authority and funding for the Deschutes River Conservancy, an organization that works to protect and restore the Deschutes River in Oregon through land conservation and water management projects. The reauthorization would allow the conservancy to continue its work protecting fish habitat, maintaining water quality, and preserving natural areas along the river for public use. The bill affects Oregon communities, outdoor enthusiasts, and local ecosystems that depend on the river's health.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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