To preserve the authority of the States over waters within their boundaries, to delegate the authority of the Congress to the States to regulate water, and for other purposes.
State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, whenever it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right within a State, to be subject to all procedural and substantive laws of that State relating to its water rights and uses. Gives consent to join the United States in any State proceeding relating to the allocation or use of a water right.
Subjects management and control of water within a State to the laws of such State. Delegates to the respective States the authority to regulate water. Allows the United States to exercise management and control of water within a State only in compliance with that State's laws.
Subjects the United States to the imposition of costs and fees in a proceeding to the same extent as a private party.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E8-9)
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Resources
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E157)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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