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Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005

Introduced: January 4, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 13, 2005
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 12, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 22 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1858-1859)
Apr 12, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1867-1868)
Apr 12, 2005
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 12, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 135.
Apr 12, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1858-1861)
Apr 12, 2005
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 3, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Jan 5, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 4, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)
Jan 4, 2005
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 12, 2005 House · vote #96 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 402–22 See who voted →
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Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005 - Establishes the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to: (1) project future water supply and demand; (2) study current water management programs of federal, interstate, state, and local agencies and private sector entities directed at increasing water supplies and improving the availability, reliability, and quality of freshwater resources; and (3) consult with representatives of such agencies and entities to develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy. Requires that such strategy: (1) respect the primary role of states in adjudicating, administering, and regulating water rights and uses; (2) identify incentives intended to ensure an adequate and dependable water supply to meet U.S. needs for the next 50 years; (3) suggest strategies that avoid increased mandates on state and local governments; (4) eliminate duplication and conflict among federal programs; (5) consider all available technologies to optimize water supply reliability, availability, and quality, while safeguarding the environment; (6) recommend means of capturing excess water and flood water for conservation and use in the event of a drought; (7) suggest financing options for comprehensive water management projects and appropriate public works projects; and (8) suggest strategies to conserve existing water supplies, including recommendations for repairing aging infrastructure.

Sets forth requirements for semiannual interim reports and a final report within three years. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 13, 2005

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 1, 2005
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 15, 2005
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jan 4, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 135: Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-135/
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"H.R. 135: Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-135/.
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H.R. 135, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-135/.
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