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LEGISLATION/H.R. 5911

Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

119-HR-5911119th CongressIntroduced Nov 4, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3](R-CO-3)

Summary

Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property and water rights in Ouray County, Colorado, to the City of Ouray, Colorado, for use as open space for recreational activities (such as fishing) at no cost to the public.

The property and water rights include the site known as Crystal Reservoir and the associated lake and infrastructure, Full Moon Dam and the associated facilities, and the approximately 45-acre parcel of land underlying and surrounding Crystal Reservoir.

The conveyance must (1) convey fee simple title to the land; (2) be subject to existing valid rights and easements; and (3) be completed at no cost to the city, except for costs related to necessary surveys.

The conveyance must also be subject to a reversionary interest whereby if the land is used in a manner that violates the conveyance, the land shall revert to the United States, subject to the discretion of the Forest Service. 

In addition to holding the land open to the public for recreational purposes, the city must assume responsibly for Full Moon Dam and must not conduct unneeded development or commercial operations, nor alter Crystal Reservoir in a manner that would harm wetlands located upstream, subject to certain conditions. 

After the completion of this conveyance, the Forest Service must recognize a perpetual easement for the site known as Red Mountain Ditch for use by the city for specified activities related to Crystal Reservoir. 

Subjects

ColoradoDams and canalsGeography and mappingLand transfersWater storage

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3752-3753)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3752-3753)
Jun 2, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5911.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3752-3754)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-662.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-662.
May 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 10, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 3, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 4, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025Library of Congress
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