HearingCompleted

Legislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 231 (Rep. Hageman), “Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025”; • H.R. 261 (Rep. Carter of GA), “Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025”; • H.R. 331 (Rep. Fulcher), To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes; • H.R. ___ (Rep. Stansbury), “WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act.”

Jan 23, 20253:00 PM1324, Longworth House Office Building

Witnesses · 13

1

The Honorable Russ Fulcher

Member of Congress

2

The Honorable Melanie Stansbury

Member of Congress

3

Mr. Nathan Thayn

Owner, Thayn Farms

4

The Honorable Earl Carter

Member of Congress

5

The Honorable Harriet Hageman

Member of Congress

6

The Honorable Earl Carter

Member of Congress

7

The Honorable Russ Fulcher

Member of Congress

8

The Honorable Melanie Stansbury

Member of Congress

9

The Honorable Buu Nygren

President, Navajo Nation

10

The Honorable Harriet Hageman

Member of Congress

11

Ms. Denise Toombs

Advisor, International Connectivity Coalition

12

Mr. Wesley Hipke

Water Projects Section Manager, Idaho Department of Water Resources

13

Mr. Dwight Witherspoon

Water Rights Unit Attorney, Navajo Nation Department of Justice