US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 131Vetoed

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

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Overview

This bill modifies the repayment terms for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado. It eliminates interest payments on the debt and extends the repayment period to 100 years. The bill changes how payments are structured, requiring funding to come from sources other than the Bureau of Reclamation. This aims to reduce the financial burden on communities within the Arkansas River Valley.

Key provisions

Eliminates interest payments on the Arkansas Valley Conduit debt.
Extends the repayment period to 100 years.
Requires payments to be funded by sources other than the Secretary of the Interior.
Modifies the calculation of payments to exclude revenue generated from previous payments.

Who is affected

Communities in the Arkansas River Valley, Colorado
The Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado

Notable changes

Changes the source of funding for the conduit repayment.
Extends the repayment timeline significantly.

Fiscal impact

The bill is expected to reduce ongoing payments to the Bureau of Reclamation by eliminating interest and extending the repayment period.

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Legislative history

37 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 2, 2026House

The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 131 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (119-119).

Jan 2, 2026House

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

Jan 8, 2026House

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Jan 8, 2026House

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources. Agreed to without objection.

Jan 8, 2026House

Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Jan 8, 2026House

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 9).

Jan 8, 2026

Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 9).

Jan 8, 2026House

The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H212)

Jan 8, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.R. 131, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass the bill, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.

Jan 8, 2026House

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Jan 8, 2026House

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of January 2, 2026, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 131. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H205-208)

Jan 8, 2026House

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

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12/16/2025SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
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12/16/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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7/21/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3497-3498)
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7/21/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3497-3498)
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Dec 16, 2025SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
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Dec 16, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

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Overview

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