S296 aims to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit project. Impacts water supply for communities in Colorado. The bill is now in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest action on S. 296: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who this affects: The Arkansas Valley Conduit Act impacts several groups in Colorado, particularly those in the Arkansas River Valley region. The bill aims to provide clean water to people who have faced water quality issues for years.
Why this matters: The Arkansas Valley Conduit Act is significant because it addresses critical water quality issues in Colorado. Many communities in the Arkansas River Valley have struggled with contaminated water, which poses health risks and economic challenges. By completing the conduit project, the bill aims to provide a long-term solution to these problems. Reliable access to clean water is essential for public health, economic development, and agricultural productivity. The project's completion will have a lasting impact on the region's well-being.
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Officially: Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
S296 aims to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit project. Impacts water supply for communities in Colorado. The bill is now in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S296. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (1/29/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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