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HR 4295 104th Congress House

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 28, 1996 Introduced by: Crapo, Mike Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 30, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1819)
Sep 28, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1819)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the withdrawn and acquired lands and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with certain related improvements and appurtenances, to the Burley Irrigation District. Requires: (1) the transfer of associated water rights; (2) the Secretary to provide the District with a permanent right to Project reserve power; and (3) the District to continue to recognize the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to the joint use of a specified portion of the Southside Canal.

Indemnifies the United States from damages arising out of any act or omission related to the transferred works (with an exception for negligence).

Requires the transfer: (1) to be completed within 24 months after the enactment of this Act; or (2) if not completed by January 1, 1999, to be made by operation of law.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4295: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4295/
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"H.R. 4295: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4295/.
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H.R. 4295, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4295/.
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