U.S. Senate · 119th Congress · S. 3409

Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act

A bill to reaffirm that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, ensuring long-term conservation of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other native aquatic species in the Yellowstone River while protecting the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from undue financial and operational burdens, and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Steve DainesR-MT

Introduced

December 9, 2025, in the Senate

Issue areas

• Environment

Policy area

Water Resources Development (from the Congressional Research Service)

Full text and actions

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