Proposed Interest-Bearing Account for Colorado River Conservation F…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes how non-federal financial contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program are held and invested, potentially increasing the total funds available for conservation efforts through interest earnings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State Parties to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program

These entities are responsible for providing non-federal cost-share contributions and are explicitly exempted from liability for investment losses under the new fund structure.

Department of the Treasury

The agency is tasked with establishing the fund, managing deposits, and investing the assets in U.S. obligations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Padilla has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would create a new interest-bearing Treasury account for s to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. This change would allow non-federal funds to earn interest and clarify how those contributions are managed and invested.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment changes how non-federal financial contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program are held and invested, potentially increasing the total funds available for conservation efforts through interest earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this new account?

The account is designed to hold s for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in an interest-bearing vehicle, allowing the funds to grow while waiting to be spent on program activities.

Who is responsible if the money in the fund loses value due to investments?

According to the amendment, the State Parties are not responsible for any losses resulting from the investment of these funds.

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Discoveries

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Shift to Interest-Bearing Conservation Accounts

The amendment reflects a policy shift toward maximizing the utility of non-federal conservation contributions by allowing them to accrue interest within the Treasury rather than sitting as idle cash.

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Department of the Treasury

Connected Entities

personMr. Padilla“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“The agency responsible for managing the new fund and its investments.”Map →

organizationLower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program“The conservation program affected by the funding changes.”Map →

Sources

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Proposed Interest-Bearing Account for Colorado River Conservation Funds