An original bill to amend section 401 of the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 (79 Stat.244), as amended.
Bill journey · stage 3 of 5
Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 1977)
Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations not to exceed $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for river basin commissions. Repeals the annual limitation on appropriations for river basin commissions and the Water Resources Council. Authorizes the appropriation of not more than $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for the Water Resources Council. Repeals restrictions on the use and transfer of funds appropriated for the preparation of river basin plans and assessments. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,905,000 for fiscal year 1978 for such preparation.
What just happenedMay 25, 1977
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions in H.R. 6752 as passed Senate).
Who’s behind it
- May 25, 1977Floor
Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions in H.R. 6752 as passed Senate).
- May 23, 1977Calendars
Placed on Calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.
- May 16, 1977Committee
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 95-192.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 16, 1977Committee14000
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 95-192.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 16, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate