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Public Law97th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 779Became Law

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number One and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Lake, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 16, 1981)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District, the city of Granbury, and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.

Amends the Flood Control Act of 1948 to increase the amount of funding which may be spent for small flood control projects without specific congressional authorization.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the construction of a four-lane highway bridge between Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington.

Directs the Secretary to relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River at Springfield, South Dakota.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with specified entities concerning the water from the San Juan-Choma project, New Mexico, in the Abiquiu and Elephant Butte Reservoirs.

Declares that no houseboat, floating cabin, marina, or lawfully installed dock or cabin shall be required to be removed before December 31, 1989, from any Federal water resources reservoir or lake project administered by the Secretary except under specified conditions.

What just happenedDec 29, 1981

Became Public Law No: 97-140.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12](D-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Public LawDec 30, 1981
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  1. Dec 29, 1981PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 97-140.

  2. Dec 29, 1981BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 97-140.

  3. Dec 29, 1981PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 29, 1981BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 22, 1981FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 22, 1981President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 1981Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Dec 16, 1981ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 16, 1981NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 16, 1981FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  11. Dec 16, 1981Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  12. Dec 16, 1981Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  13. Dec 16, 1981Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  14. Dec 16, 1981Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Voice Vote.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. Dec 16, 1981Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Voice Vote.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  16. Jun 2, 1981IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  17. Jun 1, 1981FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Jun 1, 1981Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Jun 1, 1981FloorH30400

    Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.

  20. May 19, 1981CalendarsH12440

    Placed on Consent Calendar No: 3.

  21. May 19, 1981CalendarsH12420

    Placed on House Calendar No: 14.

  22. May 19, 1981CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 97-95.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. May 19, 1981Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 97-95.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. May 12, 1981CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. May 12, 1981CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. May 7, 1981CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. May 6, 1981CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  28. May 6, 1981CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  29. May 5, 1981CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  30. Jan 30, 1981CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  31. Jan 19, 1981CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  32. Jan 6, 1981IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. Jan 6, 1981IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jan 6, 1981IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedDec 16, 198135
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District, the city of Granbury, and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.

Amends the Flood Control Act of 1948 to increase the amount of funding which may be spent for small flood control projects without specific congressional authorization.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the construction of a four-lane highway bridge between Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington.

Directs the Secretary to relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River at Springfield, South Dakota.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with specified entities concerning the water from the San Juan-Choma project, New Mexico, in the Abiquiu and Elephant Butte Reservoirs.

Declares that no houseboat, floating cabin, marina, or lawfully installed dock or cabin shall be required to be removed before December 31, 1989, from any Federal water resources reservoir or lake project administered by the Secretary except under specified conditions.

Passed House amendedJun 1, 198136
(Measure passed House, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District, the city of Granbury, and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 19, 198117
(Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 97-95)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District, the city of Granbury, and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.

Introduced in HouseJan 6, 198100

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District and the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.

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