Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
Last recorded step: House, Mar 17, 2026.
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This bill would create an interest-bearing account to manage nonfederal funds for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
What it does
This bill would establish an interest-bearing account to hold nonfederal financial contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. The proposal would allow these nonfederal funds to be spent on program activities in the future without further congressional action, while requiring that any interest earned on the account be subject to the appropriations process. These changes are intended to manage program funding that is currently being provided at a faster rate than the associated conservation work is being performed.
Who is affected
This bill affects federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada that participate in the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. It specifically impacts the management of nonfederal contributions and interest-bearing accounts used by these stakeholders to fund the recovery of species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Key provisions
- Establishment of an interest-bearing account. The bill creates a dedicated account to hold nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
- Management of nonfederal funding. Nonfederal contributions deposited into the fund are made available for program use in the future without requiring further congressional appropriation.
- Appropriation requirements for earned interest. While principal contributions are available immediately, any amounts derived from interest earned on the fund remain subject to the availability of future appropriations.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill amends the financial structure of the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative federal-state initiative designed to meet requirements of the Endangered Species Act. It modifies the management of nonfederal contributions by establishing an interest-bearing account to hold funds for future program use.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to manage funding for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program by establishing an interest-bearing account for nonfederal contributions. This allows funds to be preserved and made available for future conservation efforts in Arizona, California, and Nevada when the pace of funding exceeds current project requirements.