SRES 183
108th Congress
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Water Resources Development
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West (U.S.)
A resolution commemorating 50 years of adjudication under the McCarran Amendment of rights to the use of water.
Introduced: June 25, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 15, 2003
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.
Jun 25, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8574-8575)
Jun 25, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8575)
Jun 25, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Reaffirms the policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment (which waived the sovereign immunity of the United States so that it could be joined in comprehensive State general adjudications of the rights to use water) that have been recognized by Supreme Court decisions. Recognizes that, as a matter of practice, the United States should adhere and defer to State water law.
Commends Western States that maintain comprehensive systems for the quantification of rights to use water for all beneficial purposes.
What's happening now
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1