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H.R.2991 / 108th Congress

Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Initiative

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 19, 2004

Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Initiative - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior: (1) in cooperation with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project; and (2) in cooperation with the Cucamonga County Water District, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Cucamonga County Water District pilot satellite recycling plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to reclaim and recycle approximately two million gallons per day of domestic wastewater. Limits the Federal share of the cost of each project to 25 percent. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R–CA

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5933-5934)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5933-5934)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5933-2935)

  7. Mr. Hayworth moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-506.

  10. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-506.

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  18. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1694)

  19. Introduced in House

  20. Introduced in House

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