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Action Timeline
2025-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-01-23
Introduced in House
2025-01-23
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.716 pass?
HR.716 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 33%.
Who sponsored HR.716?
HR.716 was sponsored by Ryan K. Zinke (R-Montana).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 716 IH: Fill the Lake Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2025 Mr. Zinke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fill the Lake Act . 2. Regulation of Pool Level of Flathead Lake From June 15 through September 15 of each calendar year, the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure— (1) a minimum lake level in Flathead Lake of 2892’ MSL by providing the water from Hungry Horse Reservoir; and (2) a maximum lake level in Flathead Lake of 2893’ MSL by releasing excess water downstream.
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