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Code · BILL · 116th Congress · H.R. 4891 (Reported in House) — To provide for the conduct of certain water security measures in the Western United States, and for other purposes. · Sec. 401

Sec. 401. Effect on existing law

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An action taken by the Secretary or another entity under this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall comply with applicable State laws in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects, is intended to affect, or interferes with a law of the State relating to the control, appropriation, use, or distribution of water, or any vested right acquired under the law. Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects or is intended to affect or interfere with any obligation of a State under the Rio Grande Compact or any litigation relating to the Rio Grande Compact.
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