H.R. 6568 119th Congress House

Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act

Official title: 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.

Introduced: December 10, 2025 Introduced by: Troy Downing Republican · Montana See on congress.gov

Water Resources Development Congressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesFishesLakes and rivers

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Feb 4, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jan 28, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Dec 10, 2025

Introduced in House

Dec 10, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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What's happening now February 4, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Hearings & markups 1

Legislative Hearing on: H.R.3276 (Rep. Dingell), “Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025”, H.R. 6021 …
Hearing Feb 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

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Natural Resources Committee
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Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Natural Resources Committee

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6568: Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-6568/

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