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H.R. 876 113th Congress House

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

Official title: To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Sel… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 27, 2013 Introduced by: Michael K. Simpson Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources IdahoLicensing and registrationsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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 Everywhere this bill has been 27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-136.
Jul 25, 2014
Signed by President.
Jul 15, 2014
Presented to President.
Jul 10, 2014
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 9, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4356)
Jul 9, 2014
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4356)
Apr 10, 2014
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
Apr 10, 2014
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu without amendment. With written report No. 113-150.
Nov 21, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 30, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-85.
Jul 30, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jun 18, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 17, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H3659)
Jun 17, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3659-3660)
Jun 17, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 17, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3667)
Jun 17, 2013
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.
Jun 17, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 876.
Jun 17, 2013
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 17, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
May 17, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-76.
Apr 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2013
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
Mar 4, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb 27, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 27, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 17, 2013 House · vote #245 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 398–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 25, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-136.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1430 Identical bill Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 876: Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-876/
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