# 119-s-2754: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

119-s-2754, Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO); status passed_senate; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-25).

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- As of: 2026-10-25
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2754
- Congress: 119
- Title: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-09-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-25

## Summary

**Transfer of federal land and water rights to the City of Ouray** for Crystal Reservoir and its associated dams, ditches, and infrastructure, with conditions that protect public access, wetlands, and dam safety. This bill directs the Forest Service to convey fee simple title and conveyable water rights while reserving certain easements and a reversionary interest.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Permanent ditch easement for Ouray water: benefit, low. If enacted, the City of Ouray would get a permanent easement for the Red Mountain Ditch. The City would be able to divert up to 6 cubic feet per second for storage in Crystal Reservoir and later use, under Colorado water decrees. The easement would let the City access, operate, maintain, repair, re…
- Ouray gets reservoir, must keep it open: mixed, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would transfer Crystal Reservoir land and related water rights to the City of Ouray soon after enactment. The City would have to keep the land as open space for public recreation, including fishing, with no access fee. Access would be limited only for safety, resource protectio…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2754 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2754)

## Related
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2754 (as of 2026-10-25).