Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

# Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This legislation would create a special interest-bearing savings account to hold money that Arizona, California, and Nevada contribute to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. Currently, these nonfederal (non-government) contributions don't earn interest. The bill would allow the account to generate additional funds through interest, which could be used for the program's conservation work. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts the three southwestern states sharing Colorado River water (Arizona, California, and Nevada), as well as environmental organizations and federal agencies involved in protecting endangered species in the region.

Indirectly, it affects anyone relying on Colorado River water or benefiting from wildlife conservation in the area. **Key details:** The Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program is a cooperative partnership between federal and nonfederal entities working to protect multiple species listed as endangered under federal law. By allowing the account to earn interest, the bill could provide additional funding for conservation efforts without requiring states to contribute more money upfront. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.