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Bill103th CongressFiled Mar 18, 1993Water Resources Development
S. 617

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1994

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 4, 1994)

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army to conduct a basic research and development program to gain knowledge concerning the most efficient means by which usable water can be produced from saline water. Grants the Secretaries authority to design and construct desalinization facilities in cost-sharing cooperation with applying sponsors.

Directs the President to instruct the Agency for International Development to sponsor an international desalinization conference to explore new technologies of affordable desalinization and propose a research agenda.

Requires reports to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedNov 21, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
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  1. Nov 21, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  2. Aug 18, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  3. Aug 9, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.

    Research Subcommittee
  4. Aug 5, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  5. Aug 5, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. Aug 5, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Aug 5, 1994FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  8. Aug 5, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Aug 5, 1994IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10891)

  10. Aug 4, 1994Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10609-10612)

  11. Aug 4, 1994Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10609-10612)

  12. Jul 27, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.

  13. Jul 27, 1994Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with amendments. With written report No. 103-320.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. Jul 27, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with amendments. With written report No. 103-320.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. Jun 23, 1994Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  16. Oct 20, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14023-14025)

  17. Mar 18, 1993IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  18. Mar 18, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3185-3186)

  19. Mar 18, 1993IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 4, 199435

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army to conduct a basic research and development program to gain knowledge concerning the most efficient means by which usable water can be produced from saline water. Grants the Secretaries authority to design and construct desalinization facilities in cost-sharing cooperation with applying sponsors.

Directs the President to instruct the Agency for International Development to sponsor an international desalinization conference to explore new technologies of affordable desalinization and propose a research agenda.

Requires reports to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 27, 199401

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army to conduct a basic research and development program to gain knowledge concerning the most efficient means by which usable water can be produced from saline water. Grants the Secretaries authority to design and construct desalinization facilities in cost-sharing cooperation with applying sponsors.

Directs the President to instruct the Agency for International Development to sponsor an international desalinization conference to explore new technologies of affordable desalinization and propose a research agenda.

Requires reports to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateMar 18, 199300

Desalinization Research and Development Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army to conduct a basic research and development program to gain knowledge concerning the most efficient means by which usable water can be produced from saline water. Grants the Secretaries authority to design and construct desalinization facilities in cost-sharing cooperation with applying sponsors.

Directs the President to instruct the Agency for International Development to sponsor an international desalinization conference to explore new technologies of affordable desalinization and propose a research agenda.

Requires reports to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.