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H.R. 876Became Law

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 25, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.

What just happenedJul 25, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-136.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2](R-ID)Sponsor
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2committees33actions1related bills5subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Reported to SenateApr 10, 2014
  • Referred in SenateJun 18, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 17, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 17, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2013
  • Public LawJul 26, 2014
  1. Jul 25, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-136.

  2. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-136.

  3. Jul 25, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 15, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 15, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4356)

  9. Jul 9, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4356)

  10. Apr 10, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.

  11. Apr 10, 2014Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu without amendment. With written report No. 113-150.

  12. Apr 10, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu without amendment. With written report No. 113-150.

  13. Nov 21, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. Jul 30, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

  15. Jun 18, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  16. Jun 17, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Jun 17, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H3659)

  18. Jun 17, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR H3659)

  19. Jun 17, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3667)

  20. Jun 17, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  21. Jun 17, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 876.

  22. Jun 17, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3659-3660)

  23. Jun 17, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  24. May 17, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.

  25. May 17, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-76.

  26. May 17, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-76.

  27. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  28. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  29. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  30. Mar 4, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  31. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  32. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 25, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Passed Senate without amendmentJul 9, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 10, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Passed House without amendmentJun 17, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Reported to House without amendmentMay 17, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2013

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act — Informed