H.R. 6279 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Urban Canal Modernization Act
H.R. 6279 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Nov 21, 2025, sponsored by Michael K. Simpson with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Urban Canal Modernization Act This bill expands the Bureau of Reclamation's responsibility under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to address aging irrigation and water resources infrastructure in western states to include additional work for urban canals of concern.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael K. Simpson (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 21, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (Nov 21, 2025)
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- H.R. 9171: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
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- H.R. 1984: BLOC Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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