H.R. 331 · 119th Congress

To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Introduced on Jan 13, 2025 by Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1). One cosponsor. Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 13, 2025
Cosponsors
1
0 from the other party
Policy area
Water Resources Development
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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Land use and conservation
  • Water use and supply

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 13, 2025). Public domain.

This bill modifies the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to expand provisions concerning authorizations (e.g., rights-of-way) to transport water across public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for aquifer recharge purposes.

Under the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, the holder of existing rights-of-way, easements, permits, or other authorizations to transport water across BLM land may transport the water for aquifer recharge purposes without additional authorization from the Department of the Interior so long as the use does not expand or modify the operation of such authorizations across public land.

The bill allows the holders of such authorizations to act not only on behalf of themselves, but also on behalf of states, Indian Tribes, or public entities, to use the existing authorizations for aquifer recharge without additional authorization from the Department of the Interior. Further, the bill states that this use may not be considered an expansion, modification, major federal action, or substantial deviation.

Additionally, the bill exempts holders from paying additional rents to the BLM for any use of such authorizations; however, the exemption does not apply to for-profit uses of aquifer recharge or for-profit entities.

Finally, holders of rights-of-way or other authorizations must provide notice to the BLM of the intended use of authorization as specified by the bill.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Russ FulcherR-ID-1Sponsor

Republicans · 1

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History

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  1. Jan 13, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jan 13, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Jan 13, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Jan 21, 2025 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  5. Jan 23, 2025 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
  6. Feb 12, 2025 · HouseSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  7. Feb 12, 2025 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Feb 12, 2025 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Apr 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.
  10. Apr 17, 2025 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-60.
  11. Apr 17, 2025 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
  12. May 13, 2025 · HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. May 13, 2025 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1969-1970)
  14. May 13, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 331.
  15. May 13, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
  16. May 13, 2025 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1969)
  17. May 13, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  18. May 14, 2025 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  19. Sep 30, 2026 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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