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Water Resources Research Act of 1983

Introduced: May 4, 1983 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 31, 1983
Other Measure S.684 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.
Oct 31, 1983
Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.
Oct 31, 1983
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 31, 1983
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 31, 1983
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Oct 18, 1983
Placed on Union Calendar No: 251.
Oct 18, 1983
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-416.
Oct 4, 1983
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.
Sep 21, 1983
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Sep 21, 1983
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 1983
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jul 19, 1983
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 28, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 16, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
May 10, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.
May 4, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
May 4, 1983
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Water Resources Research Act of 1983 - Authorizes the establishment, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, of one water resources research and technology institute in each State at certain colleges or universities.

States that each such institute shall: (1) have responsibility for planning, conducting, and/or arranging for competent research in relation to water resources; and (2) cooperate with other colleges and universities in the State to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Requires the Secretary to make grants to each institute to be matched at specified rates by non-Federal dollars.

Requires each institute, prior to the receipt of funds each fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary a water research program. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures for a detailed evaluation of each institute to determine whether such institute warrants continued Federal support. Provides for such evaluations within two years of establishment and for reevaluations at intervals not to exceed four years.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary to carry out this section for FY 1984 through 1988.

Permits the Secretary to make additional grants (on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis) to other qualified institutions and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the national interest. States the application requirements for such grants. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary to carry out this section for FY 1984 through 1988.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to certain organizations for technology development concerning any aspect of water-related technology which the Secretary may deem to be of State, regional, or national importance. Authorizes the Secretary to establish any condition for the matching of funds for such grants in the best interest of the Nation considering the technology needs for water resources. States the requirements for applications for grants under this section. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for carrying out this section for FY 1984 through 1988.

Repeals the Water Research and Development Act of 1978. Requires that rules and regulations established under such Act shall remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

What's happening now October 31, 1983

Other Measure S.684 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
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