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HR 3156 115th Congress House

To establish the Water Science Centers within the United States Geological Survey.

Introduced: June 29, 2017 Introduced by: Soto, Darren Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Department of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesWater use and supply
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jun 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 29, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 24, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill establishes local Water Science Centers within the United States Geological Survey to collect and disseminate reliable, impartial, and timely information on the nation's water resources.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3156: To establish the Water Science Centers within the United States Geological Survey.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3156/
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