H.R. 1607To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

1 recorded action295 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: David Schweikert [R-AZ-01]
Cosponsors: 4 · 2 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Dec 23, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-162.

IntroducedMar 14, 2023
Passed the HouseNov 6, 2023
Passed the SenateDec 17, 2024
Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
Became lawDec 23, 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating hydropower for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land constructed by the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District or the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association must conform to Reclamation's standards. Once the facilities are substantially completed, Reclamation must take ownership of them. The district and the association must take responsibility for the facilities' operation and maintenance.

The act also exempts the land transfer from review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It also directs the Bureau of Reclamation to serve as the lead agency with respect to environmental compliance.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1607 as public Law on Dec 23, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 599

House Nov 6, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes

Passed · Two-thirds required

384 Yea 1 Nay 47 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 385 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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All members432 members

Democratic212 members

Republican220 members

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Cosponsors4 · 2 Democrats · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1607 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DGreg Stanton [D-AZ-04]Original2026 profile

RDebbie Lesko [R-AZ-08]Joined Apr 17, 2023

DRuben Gallego [D-AZ-03]Joined Apr 17, 2023

RJuan Ciscomani [R-AZ-06]Joined Aug 29, 20232026 profile

Who lobbied on H.R. 16071 organization

Organizations that named H.R. 1607 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

SALT RIVER PROJECTfiled by SALT RIVER PROJECT, NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC

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