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HR 2341 109th Congress House Water Resources Development Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Federal aid to water resources development Groundwater Infrastructure Land transfers Public Lands and Natural Resources Texas Waste water treatment Water conservation Water treatment plants

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility, Texas.

Introduced: May 12, 2005 Introduced by: Doggett, Lloyd Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 27, 2006
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Apr 26, 2006
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 25, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1689)
Apr 25, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 25, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1689)
Apr 25, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2341.
Apr 25, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1689-1690)
Apr 25, 2006
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 6, 2005
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
May 17, 2005
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
May 12, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 12, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the planning, design, and construction of, and land acquisition for, a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater, including degraded groundwaters, within and outside of the service area of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility, Texas. Limits the federal share to 25% of the total project cost. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for the project's operation and maintenance. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment date.

What's happening now July 27, 2006

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

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