S.3743

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.

Introduced·1/29/26

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam to optimize hydropower while preventing.

The bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. This study aims to optimize hydropower generation when releasing cold water from the dam, while also preventing the entrainment of invasive species. The study must be completed within 18 months of the bill's enactment and will be funded using appropriated funds. The bill also requires the Secretary to identify funding sources within 90 days of enactment.

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:30 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 17

Senate

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

Jan 29

Senate

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