HR 972 · Signed into Law · 05-19-26
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
What does the Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act do?
HR 972 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-1). Expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada from 48,438 to 57,728 acres and grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority mandatory rights-of-way through BLM land at no charge to construct and operate a water transmission pipeline, with BLM required to complete the rights-of-way grant within one year of enactment.
Did HR 972 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 972 has been signed into law.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: Senate Passed by unanimous consent on February 26, 2026
Outlook: Enacted
Key provisions
- Conservation Area Expansion
- Boundary increases from 48,438 to 57,728 acres, adding approximately 9,290 acres
- Expansion subject to valid existing rights and does not restrict authorized activities within existing utility corridors
- Pipeline Rights-of-Way
- BLM must grant SNWA temporary and permanent water pipeline, powerline, facility, and access road rights-of-way within 1 year at no charge
- Pipeline may not be routed through or under any designated wilderness area
- Construction may not permanently adversely affect conservation area surface resources
- Excavation and Disposal
- SNWA may excavate and dispose of sand, gravel, minerals, and other materials from pipeline tunneling without payment
- BLM must identify federal disposal sites via MOU with SNWA within 30 days of granting rights-of-way
Last updated June 10, 2026