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Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000

Introduced: April 20, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 42 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 7, 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-457.
Nov 7, 2000
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2000
Presented to President.
Oct 25, 2000
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10857-10867)
Oct 25, 2000
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 2000
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10857-10867)
Oct 25, 2000
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Oct 25, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on S. 835.
Oct 25, 2000
Mr. Shuster brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-995 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 648.
Oct 25, 2000
Rule H. Res. 648 passed House.
Oct 24, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 648 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 835. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Oct 24, 2000
Conference report H. Rept. 106-995 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10538-10550)
Oct 24, 2000
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-995 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10538-10550)
Oct 24, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 23, 2000
Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10881-10883)
Oct 23, 2000
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10881-10883)
Oct 19, 2000
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Oct 6, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 5, 2000
Senate disagreed to House amendment, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Smith, of NH, Warner, Crapo, Baucus and Boxer. (consideration: CR S10019-10027; text as Senate disagreed to House amendment: CR S10019-10027)
Oct 5, 2000
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
Oct 4, 2000
The Speaker appointed conferees: Shuster, Young (AK), Boehlert, Gilchrest, Fowler, Sherwood, Sweeney, Kuykendall, Vitter, Oberstar, Borski, Barcia, Filner, Taylor (MS), Blumenauer, and Baldacci.
Sep 12, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2000
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2000
Mr. LaTourette asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
Sep 12, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7482-7489)
Sep 12, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7482-7489)
Sep 12, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 835.
Sep 12, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7482-7491)
Sep 12, 2000
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 3, 2000
Held at the desk.
Apr 3, 2000
Received in the House.
Apr 3, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 30, 2000
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2015-2018)
Mar 30, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2015-2018)
Mar 30, 2000
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2008-2018; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2008-2011)
Oct 14, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
Oct 14, 1999
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment. With written report No. 106-189.
Sep 29, 1999
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 22, 1999
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-284.
Apr 20, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 20, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3916-3919)
Apr 20, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act of 1999 - Establishes the Estuary Habitat Restoration Collaborative Council, to be composed of specified Federal officials.

Directs the Council to develop an estuary habitat restoration strategy to ensure a comprehensive approach to the selection and prioritization of estuary habitat restoration projects and the coordination of Federal and non-Federal activities related to such restoration. Includes as an eligible estuary the area located in the Great Lakes Biographic Region and designated as a National Estuarine Research Reserve under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

Sets forth factors to be considered by the Council in determining project assistance eligibility.

Grants a restoration project a higher priority for funding if it meets selection criteria and: (1) is part of an approved Federal estuary management or habitat restoration plan; (2) the non-Federal share of the project exceeds 50 percent; or (3) there is a program within the project watershed that addresses sources of water pollution that would otherwise re-impair the restored habitat.

Permits the Council to pay up to 25 percent of the cost of interim actions of restoration activity, pending completion of the strategy.

Prohibits selection of a project until non-Federal interests have entered into specified written cooperation agreements. Requires such agreements to provide for project maintenance and monitoring.

Authorizes appropriations for the Council.

Requires non-Federal applicants for assistance to demonstrate that a project meets this title's requirements and criteria established by the Council. Limits the Federal share of assistance to 65 percent of a project's cost.

Directs the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce to maintain a database of information on projects funded under this title.

Makes certain funds provided under the Water Resources Development Acts of 1986 and 1996 available to States and non-Federal persons in carrying out interim actions or projects under this title.

Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to permit certain grants for the development of estuary conservation and management plans to be used for the implementation of plans as well.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Estuary Program through FY 2001.

Requires the Secretary of the Army to give estuary habitat restoration projects the same consideration as irrigation, navigation, or flood control projects and to establish such restoration as a primary mission of the Army Corps of Engineers. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out such projects.

Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress and the Secretary on the extent to which the Council needs additional personnel and administrative resources to carry out this title, including recommendations for necessary additional funding.

What's happening now November 7, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-457.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4