# 119-hr-972: Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act

119-hr-972, Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-972
- Congress: 119
- Title: Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2025-02-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area** and authorizes a right-of-way for the Horizon lateral water pipeline to support Southern Nevada while protecting core conservation resources. It updates the official map and limits where pipeline rights-of-way may be located. - Southern Nevada Water Authority: Receives a no-rent right-of-way for temporary and permanent pipeline infrastructure, powerline, and access roads outside the Conservation Area. The Authority may excavate and dispose of tunnel materials without payment and may conduct geotechnical investigations. - Conservation lands and visitors: Increases the Conservation Area from 48,438 to 57,728 acres, a growth of 9,290 acres. Management remains governed by the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act. - Bureau of Land Management: The Secretary must grant the right-of-way within 1 year and, within 30 days after the grant, enter a memorandum of understanding to identify federal lands for disposal of excavated materials. - Utilities and existing projects: Preserves valid existing rights and allows operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of authorized facilities in designated corridors. The Secretary may authorize new utility right-of-way in existing corridors subject to environmental review and other laws.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Sloan Canyon protected area grows by 9,290 acres: benefit, low. The law expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area from 48,438 acres to 57,728 acres. It replaces the official map with the "Proposed Sloan Canyon Expansion" dated May 20, 2024. The expansion keeps valid existing rights, including approved utility corridors. Utilities in those corridors ca…
- Water pipeline rights for Southern Nevada: mixed, low. The law requires Interior to grant the Southern Nevada Water Authority rights-of-way for a water pipeline within 1 year. The grant can be temporary or permanent and does not require rent or other charges. It allows geotechnical tests and the building and operation of the pipeline and related facili…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-972 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/972)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-972 (as of 2026-09-21).