Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

Senate Bill

S. 1787

119th Congress

Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Menendez

D - NJ

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill designates the Dolores River area in Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. It protects the scenic, cultural, recreational, and ecological values of the Dolores River canyon and surrounding lands while allowing for continued traditional uses and public access to this unique Colorado landscape.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

ChamberSenate

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Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

This bill designates the Dolores River area in Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. It protects the scenic, cultural, recreational, and ecological values of the Dolores River canyon and surrounding lands while allowing for cont

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This bill designates the Dolores River area in Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. It protects the scenic, cultural, recreational, and ecological values of the Dolores River canyon and surrounding lands while allowing for continued traditional uses and public access to this unique Colorado landscape.

Bill Number: 1787
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Bill Number: 1787
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill designates the Dolores River area in Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. It protects the scenic, cultural, recreational, and ecological values of the Dolores River canyon and surrounding lands while allowing for continued traditional uses and public access

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill designates the Dolores River area in Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. It protects the scenic, cultural, recreational, and ecological values of the Dolores River canyon and surrounding lands while allowing for continued traditional uses and public access to this unique Colorado landscape.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill sets forth special tax rules for determining whether financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates Dolores River National Conservation Area in Colorado
Creates Special Management Area for additional protection
Preserves scenic, cultural, and ecological values of the region
Maintains recreational access including rafting and hiking
Protects wildlife habitat and watershed in the Dolores River corridor

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For outdoor recreationists: Preserved access to world-class river rafting, hiking, and camping. For local communities: Economic benefits from conservation tourism and protected landscapes. For wildlife: Protected habitat in the Dolores River ecosystem. For Colorado: Permanent protection of a unique natural and cultural landscape.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1787, 119th Congress (2025). "Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1787