Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025
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AI-generatedSnow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes a federal program focused on predicting how much water will be available from snowpack — the accumulated snow in mountains and other elevated areas that melts each spring and summer to fill rivers, reservoirs, and streams. By renewing funding and authority for this forecasting work, the bill allows the government to continue collecting data on snow levels and using that information to estimate future water supplies.
The program primarily affects communities in the western United States, where much of the drinking water, irrigation water for farms, and water for hydropower comes from snowmelt. Accurate forecasts help farmers plan their growing seasons, water managers decide how to allocate limited supplies, and local governments prepare for potential droughts or flooding. Without reliable predictions, these groups would have a harder time making informed decisions about one of the region's most critical natural resources.
The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate's Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Because it is a reauthorization — meaning it renews an already-existing program rather than creating something entirely new — the main effect is simply ensuring the program can continue operating and receiving federal support. No major changes to the program's structure appear to have been introduced.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
March 17, 2026
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5136)
Dec 10, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 10, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 10, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hurd (CO) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 9, 2025Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 9, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078; text: CR H5078)
Dec 9, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3857.
Dec 9, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
Sep 15, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-293.
Sep 15, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-293.
Sep 15, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 23, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 23, 2025Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 24, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 23, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 2025