On the recordJuly 25, 2017
S. 1230, the Water Rights Protection Act, seeks to protect Western communities, farmers, ranchers, and people who rely on privately held water rights for their livelihood from blatant federal overreach.
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Barrasso discusses his bill aimed at protecting water rights from federal control.
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