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S 685 106th Congress Senate

State Water Sovereignty Protection Act

Official title: A bill to preserve the authority of States over water within their boundaries, to delegate to States the authority of Congress to regulate water, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 23, 1999 Introduced by: Crapo, Mike Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Civil actions and liabilityDelegation of powersFederal-state relationsGovernment Operations and Politics
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 23, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3135)
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 23, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, when it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right in 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 in a State to the laws of such State. Delegates to each State the authority to regulate water. Allows the United States to exercise management and control of water in 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 person.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 685: State Water Sovereignty Protection Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-685/
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