# 117-s-855: Water Rights Protection Act of 2021

117-s-855, Water Rights Protection Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (as of 2026-10-15).

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- As of: 2026-10-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-855
- Congress: 117
- Title: Water Rights Protection Act of 2021
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced: 2021-03-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Water Rights Protection Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-855 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/855)

## Related
- [117-s-5269: Focus on the Mission Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5269)
- [117-sres-858: A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and Nati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-858)
- [117-sres-854: A resolution honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fal…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-854)
- [117-s-5017: Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5017)
- [117-s-4986: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4986)
- [117-s-4940: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4940)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-855 (as of 2026-10-15).