To amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin States, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: David Schweikert (Republican-AZ)January 14, 2026

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Colorado River states would share water cuts equally during shortages

This bill would change how Arizona, California, and Nevada share Colorado River water during dry times. Instead of some users getting special treatment, all water users in these states would reduce their water use by the same percentage when there's a shortage. This aims to make water distribution fairer for everyone.

What Would Change

Currently, during Colorado River water shortages for the Central Arizona Project, some water users with "present perfected rights" might get special treatment. If this bill passes, all water users in Arizona, California, and Nevada would have to reduce their water use by the same percentage during shortages. This would make the water cuts equal for everyone.

Key Provisions

Requires Arizona, California, and Nevada to reduce Colorado River water use equally during shortages.
Ends special water rights for some users during dry periods in these states.
Gives the Secretary of the Interior the power to decide when water shortages occur for the Central Arizona Project.

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HR 7078 · 119th Congress · January 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

To amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to provide for the equitable distribution of Colorado River water for the lower basin States, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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