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Water Conservation and Quality Incentives Act

Introduced: February 8, 2001 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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Became law
Feb 28, 2002
Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. Hearings held.
Feb 26, 2002
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Feb 8, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 8, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1218-1219)
Feb 8, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Water Conservation and Quality Incentives Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of State water pollution control revolving funds for assistance to eligible recipients for construction of water conservation and quality improvements.

Bars the use of water conserved through such improvements for the irrigation of land that has not been previously irrigated unless the use is authorized by State law and will not diminish water quality.

What's happening now February 28, 2002

Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. Hearings held.

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