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H.R.2285 / 106th Congress

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the San Antonio Water System Water Recycling Project Phase III for the reclamation and reuse of water, and for other purposes.

Referred to Department of theInterior for comments.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 18, 1999

Amends the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with State and local authorities, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the San Antonio Water System Water Recycling Project Phase III to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of San Antonio, Texas. Limits the Federal cost share for the project to 25 percent. Prohibits the provision of Federal funds for project operation and maintenance.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28] · D–TX

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to Department of theInterior for comments.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1337)

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

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