119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8113
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether a selective water withdrawal system could be installed at Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. The system would aim to release cold water to optimize hydropower generation while preventing invasive species from entering the water, consistent with existing management plans for the dam. The study must be completed within 18 months of the bill's enactment and will be funded through appropriated federal funds that do not need to be repaid. If the study determines the system is feasible, the Secretary may proceed with construction if power contractors operating the dam agree with the chosen approach. The bill does not affect existing rules governing how water is managed in Lake Powell and Lake Mead.