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Pecos Watershed Protection Act oversight and management requirements

Original title: Pecos Watershed Protection Act

December 2, 2025

environment water resources public lands mining conservation

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.Dec 2, 2025

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation could alter land-use rights, mining operations, and water access for residents, agricultural producers, and industrial stakeholders throughout the Pecos River basin.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of the Pecos River watershed

The bill proposes regulatory changes to land and water management within their geographic area.

Mining operators

The bill is being reviewed by a subcommittee focused on mining, implying potential changes to operational requirements.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Pecos Protection Act proposes new federal oversight and management requirements for land and water resources within the Pecos River watershed. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation could alter land-use rights, mining operations, and water access for residents, agricultural producers, and industrial stakeholders throughout the Pecos River basin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Pecos Watershed Protection Act?

The bill has been introduced and is currently undergoing committee review, with hearings held by the Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.

Where can I find the official record of the hearings for this bill?

The hearing record is published under the identifier 119-237.

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Hearing Record Availability

The bill has already progressed to the hearing stage and has an associated printed hearing record (S.Hrg. 119-237) available at the time of introduction.

S.Hrg. 119-237

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining“The specific subcommittee that held hearings on the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy40
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Entertainment5
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Buzz20
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