H.R.2537 - Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2537, the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group by amending the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996. The bill modifies the composition of the Working Group and extends its authorization through 2032. It also increases the allowable administrative costs from 5% to 10%.
Expected Effects
The reauthorization will allow the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group to continue its efforts in the Deschutes River Basin. This includes ongoing projects related to resource conservation and water management. The increase in allowable administrative costs could provide the Working Group with greater flexibility in managing its operations.
Potential Benefits
- Continued conservation efforts in the Deschutes River Basin.
- Representation of diverse stakeholders in the Working Group, including environmental, agricultural, and tribal interests.
- Extended authorization provides long-term stability for conservation projects.
- Potential for improved administrative efficiency with increased allowable costs.
- Supports the sustainable management of water resources.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative costs could potentially reduce the amount of funding directly allocated to conservation projects.
- The bill does not address specific environmental challenges or set new conservation goals, focusing primarily on reauthorization.
- Potential for conflicts among the diverse stakeholders represented in the Working Group.
- Limited information on specific project outcomes and effectiveness.
- The bill's impact is geographically limited to the Deschutes River Basin.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause (Article I, Section 8) of the U.S. Constitution, as it promotes conservation and sustainable resource management. Congress has the power to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).