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HR 3400 108th Congress House

To amend the reclamation laws to clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from a Bureau of Reclamation Project are not navigable waters.

Introduced: October 29, 2003 See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Agriculture and FoodDrainageInfrastructureIrrigation
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 4, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Nov 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Oct 29, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct 29, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 4, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal reclamation law to clarify that man-made facilities that receive water from a Bureau of Reclamation Project and store or convey water for irrigation or drainage purposes, except for reservoirs in navigable streams or rivers, shall not be considered navigable waters of the United States.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 29, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3400: To amend the reclamation laws to clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from a Bureau of Reclamation Project are not navigable waters.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3400/
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"H.R. 3400: To amend the reclamation laws to clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from a Bureau of Reclamation Project are not navigable waters.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3400/.
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H.R. 3400, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3400/.
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[H.R. 3400: To amend the reclamation laws to clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from a Bureau of Reclamation Project are not navigable waters.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3400/)
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