H.R. 131 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
H.R. 131 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has vetoed — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Lauren Boebert with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Vetoed
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act This bill reduces payments that communities within the Arkansas River Valley must pay to the Bureau of Reclamation for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a pipeline in Colorado for delivering water from the Pueblo Reservoir to such communities. Specifically, it removes interest payments and extends the repayment period to 100 years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lauren Boebert (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2025
- VetoedDec 29, 2025
Latest action: The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House. (Jan 8, 2026)
How Congress voted
- Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
House · Jan 8, 2026 · Failed248–177
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit ActHouse · Jan 8, 2026
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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