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HR 3184 110th Congress House Water Resources Development Agricultural conservation Agriculture and Food Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Federal aid to water pollution control Federal-Indian relations Federal-local relations Federal-state relations Irrigation Minorities Native Americans Public Lands and Natural Resources Sediment control Soil erosion Washington State Water quality Watersheds

Puget Sound Watershed Comprehensive Conservation Project Act of 2007

Introduced: July 26, 2007 Introduced by: Larsen, Rick Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 3, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 31, 2007
Received in the Senate.
Jul 30, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 30, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8898)
Jul 30, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8898)
Jul 30, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3184.
Jul 30, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8898-8899)
Jul 30, 2007
Ms. Herseth Sandlin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 26, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Puget Sound Watershed Comprehensive Conservation Project Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget Sound area to provide comprehensive conservation planning to address water quality; and (2) enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments, Indian tribes, or non-governmental entities with a history of working with agricultural producers to carry out projects under the program.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide project demonstration grants, provide technical assistance, and carry out information and education programs to improve water quality in the area by reducing soil erosion and improving sediment control; and (2) provide a priority for projects and activities that directly reduce soil erosion or improve water quality.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 3, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1